Trinidad Jame$ found himself at the top of some rappers’ shit lists after he claimed (on an NYC stage no less) that Atlanta was running the New York music scene.  “Every nigga that’s really popping out of New York, he might as well tell you he’s from Atlanta,” he said. “I remember when New York rap was the shit,” said James. “And us in the south, us bamas, we was like ‘What the fuck?’ and we just did our own thing. But now we run y’all, musically. That’s crazy.”

Now, TJ wants to clarify his message. “Right message, wrong messenger. When I say wrong messenger, I’m not saying that because I only have one hit record, no album yet or the right credentials to say that. What happened was I picked the wrong place to have a barbershop conversation.”

He did however made it clear that his words are not an apology (although Maino did request one). “I’m never apologizing for the truth.” he says. “This is to let the city of New York know that, no, I was not trying to disrespect you at all.”

Watch as Trinidad Jame$ expressed his love for The Big Apple.