Jackie Ray Dabney (born September 10, 1980), better known as jDab fka Trinity, is an American rapper. He gained national attention after signing with TMG (Tate Music Group.) jDab grew up in Houston's Northside neighborhood of Trinity Garden. jDabs rap name came from the first initial in his first name with the incorporation of his last name. For many years jDab was known as Trinity, which represented The Spiritual, The Natural and The place in which he was saved from. At age 22, J surrendered his life to Jesus Christ and began to seek a different direction in life. He began to use his gift and talent to write rhymes to lift up the name of Jesus while uplifting the church and community.