James Prince

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James Andre Smith (a.k.a James Prince or J. Prince) is the CEO of Houston-based Rap-A-Lot Records. He has also managed boxers such as Floyd Mayweather Jr., Roy Jones Jr., Diego Corrales, Winky Wright, Hasim Rahman, and some young prospects. He has also promoted fights for such boxers as Roy Jones Jr. and St. Petersburg, FL natives Ronald "Winky" Wright and Jeff "Left Hook" Lacy, as well as rapper Willie D of the Geto Boys.

Prince who for twenty years has worked to promote Houston's rap scene and rap artists is now working to promote under priveledged neighborhoods and communities. Prince recently broke ground on a community center he is building in his olf 5th Ward neighborhood that will help young children, teens, and adults to excel more in their lives.

On January 30, 2007 the Houston City Council and Mayor Bill White honored him by naming a day after him for his work. But, the rap mogul hasn't stopped there.

On February 7, 2007 he led the charge on educating the youth about HIV/AIDS prevention and testing.