N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this classic episode we chop it up with the legendary, T-Pain
T-Pain drops gems as he gets real about his journey in the game, from breaking barriers with Auto-Tune to facing backlash in the industry. He opens up about the struggles, the hits, and how a convo with Usher shook him.
It’s not just about the music—it’s about resilience, evolution, and staying true to yourself. Hear how T-Pain turned pain into power, proving the doubters wrong and rewriting the rules of the game.
Whether you’re a fan or hustling for your own come-up, this one’s all about inspiration, truth, and owning your legacy.
Make some noise for T-Pain!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆
*This episode was originally released on August 6th, 2021*
*Listen and subscribe at https://www.drinkchamps.com
Timecodes:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:02:15 – T-Pain talks about his start in the music industry and the impact of Auto-Tune.
00:08:45 – Facing Backlash & Criticism
00:14:30 – T-Pain recalls the moment Usher told him he “ruined music” and how it affected him.
00:21:10 – T-Pain shares how he bounced back, learned resilience, and kept creating.
00:27:55 – Discussing his growth as an artist and how he’s shaped the future of music.
00:33:40 – T-Pain gives real talk for upcoming artists and dreamers chasing their goals.
00:40:15 – T-Pain shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from his career.
00:44:30 – A look at how T-Pain approaches working with other artists and creating hits.
00:49:20 – T-Pain talks about balancing fame with family life and staying grounded.
00:53:10 – Insight into what T-Pain is working on and his vision for the future.
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Confederate song… I mean, we started talking about Kanye… I’m fucking dying 😂😂😂
"do you know the definition of vague"
this is absolute fantastic im enjoying this very much
$MikeMadGA was here 👑
This Will Never Get Old 😂😂
T Pain was usher Age in the industry
This is the most fun I've had watching a podcast in a while 😂
29:52 I believe NORE Is referring to T-Pain's "do something else" rant. But both them niggas is right! Originality is sorely lacking in today's music! I'm glad it's niggas out here trying to do something about that, but the fact still remains that everybody sounds like! And for me, R&B is the absolute worst with it right now! Because everybody sound like an off-brand version of Jhene Aiko, for instance!
I live in New York state and I don’t think I know any actual construction worker that wears Timberland, but I have a couple pair😂😂😂😂😂
The Migos know what sells
1:20:23 I'm just leaving this time stamp for me.
I'm from New York City, and as a former owner of a pair of timberland boots, I agree with T-Pain!
"I've counted them."
Wow 36 Tpain still young
Yow this episode is a classic…
Does anyone else think T-Pain looks like he is Marshawn Lynch's younger brother?
Damn t pain is the best interview ever!
Yall let Jayz a big lip camel tell yall how to move 😂😂😂😂😂 fanned out
"What of your ankles" is the funniest thing I've heard in a long time.
Use me as the algo got us button. 😂
T Pain is hilarious😂 this guy got me in tears.
Hosts are annoying, especially the white beard dude. U can tell t pain was getting annoyed
Yo i actually called Busta Trevor in the airport. You looked at me like in had three heads. I told him that was my name then he was like u must be from the carribean to be named that….then ww laughed
Why did they repost the same interview twice?
T Pain is hilarious 😂
1:20:23 😂😂😂😂 T Pain lost it 😂😂😂
tpain you better than hov. Hov got he ass diddied.
The T-Pain Timberland Boots crash out short is what brought me here lol…valid crash out 🤣
T-Pain is great!
I like T Pains energy, and he's funny AF.. I think this is my favourite interview in 2025 so far…
Wife or not, she should have had a chair
“ I’ve counted them “ 😂😂😂
“ Why the F*ck would I listen to him” is as Florida as you can be 1:58:36
This is 9mths old? I keep getting the shorts for the last week
Thank you t-pain❤
Jay is a princess. He do anything to stay on top or keep his fake reputation. He been blocking the industry 4 Eva. We need to praise real ones like T-pain , Nas, RIP DMX etc
T-Pain is a trip! 😂
Is this drink champs or comic view hahaha
T Pain funny af on the low
He could do stand up ha
As somebody that was born and raised in New York in the '80s and the early '90s, seeing everybody in Tim's I thought was the coolest thing ever.Then moving to South Florida and trying to bring that New York style down. I got made fun of and I realized it was never going to work down there. He's so spot on.
Out of all the ones I've watched
Not even finished yet but already definitely in my top 5 ha
Can we acknowledge that? Nobody acknowledged him saying he was 15 years old in a strip club
The whole interview I laughed bruh pain hell 😂