J. Holiday was born Nahum Grymes, a name derived from a biblical figure because he is the son of a preacher. Holiday was raised alone by his mother in Washington, D.C., after his father died when he was just 11. Frances was the type of mother who stuck to conventional rules like completing her education and attending church. Holiday was sent to a local High School where he acknowledged a talent in singing during a showcase night. By then, he was a frequent listener to Boyz II Men, Tupac Shakur, and Jodeci records. Although he had the passion to go deep into the music path, his mom sent him back to school to complete his education first. Upon graduation, Holiday skipped college and headed straight to studios where he began recording demo tapes.

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