Truth about T-Pain's career: How the industry SHUNNED him (beef w/ Jay-Z, DJ Khaled, Future, Usher)

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00:24 Intro
01:06 T-Pain beginning w/ Nappy Headz and signing w/ Akon
03:42 T-Pain and Autotune
04:33 T-Pain’s solo success
06:15 T-Pain collaborations and impact
09:38 T-Pain inspires Kanye West 808s and Heartbreak album
12:20 T-Pain’s failed collaboration with Michael Jackson and Usher
14:09 Jay-Z vs. T-Pain
19:33 Usher disses T-Pain
21:35 The industry turns on T-Pain
23:01 T-Pain’s fall out with DJ Khaled and beef with Future
27:09 T-pain’s downfall and label issues
31:57 T-Pain’s
33:24 T-Pain vs Akon
34:17 T-Pain’s comeback and going independent

[@Empressive]

Thank you all for watching this video! I appreciate the feedback and support ❤️. BTW I didn’t say this in my video but I honestly think T-Pain should be in the same position as DJ Khaled is today. He reps Florida and he is actually a talented producer, DJ, singer, and writer. The industry failed TPain.

[@NOLA.licioussss]

We really miss u, Don’t nobody and I mean NOBODY break stuff down da way u do on here, that’s why I might watch other bloggers but don’t believe it until u show receipts. U are da best blogger on here hands down.

[@Empressive]

@@NOLA.licioussss Thank you for supporting my channel! I appreciate you

[@sexyalleycat]

Big factsss to both comments 💕

[@lovesomejess]

10000 %

[@yazalexandra391]

Can you please do more music documentaries on artists who's no longer popular Really love how you break it down and educate those who did not know exactly how their music careers ended

[@BrittanyTishar]

Sounds like jealousy to me. He literally is a legend and does not get enough credit.

[@chocolaterini17]

Exactly!

[@victoria-qq4jr]

Yeah that’s what I sinced

[@phillygemini526]

Right and he did FREE shit and ppl cant look out???? Smh

[@thetruesoulofanaquarius9302]

This tho 💯

[@louisachauke6566]

Thats the same thing i thought ...Jayz was just being an asshole

[@curleta3131]

And people still act like Jay-Z isn't shady AF...he has been shady his entire career, but he gets a pass every time...people are blind sheep.

[@hannahzeplin2794]

I don’t like Jay Z. He always starting with someone

[@camvin575]

Preach!!

[@iMothafuckinMe]

Right! I like what he became and is now but he was a hater for a long time! He didnt have the natural star power or charisma alot of his peers do, his lyricism is his strongest trait.

[@indigenousqueen5561]

Exactly

[@bjc4204]

I know so much that he and Bey have done to ruin careers behind the scenes. They both are evil and wicked af.

[@Letishamalakootiofficial]

Usher should apologise to him. People need to take accountability for how they make others feel with their words.

[@unknown1614]

Yes but if you notice usher is getting his karma trust me he’s gonna get his

[@YahLoverDOMMY13]

I agree, that wasn't fair for him to do too T-Pain... totally uncalled for, smh

[@japsukei8685]

PLEASE! with no “ But “ either!!

[@NaturallyZandra]

Exactly!!! It’s honestly sad 😞

[@nightxlynxs]

Usher shouldn’t be the only one to apologize to TPain.

[@cheriemichelle7571]

Now let me get this straight...they said he messed up music because he used auto tune but they still using it and working with other artists that use it. He helped all these people make hits and they turn on him because of something Jay Z said. That's a slap in the face. They are all a bunch of followers. They were really just jealous because he had so many hits circulating at one time...crazy.

[@trueself8954]

So the downfall of his career was off of pure jealousy. For this man to have 17 songs spinning simultaneously on radio means he was a musical genius. T-Pain deserves all his accolades. It just goes to show that you can't destroy talent. Thank you for this documentary.

[@aysaaa965]

He should’ve never done free features when he was hot at that time

[@enjoylife2thafullest262]

Right!!

[@macho.813]

Yea that’s how it was in the late 2000s you couldn’t listen to the radio for 10 minutes without hearing Tpain or lil Wayne

[@mishacharles7634]

Yup they where jealous T-Pain lyrics was gooooooood love him

[@carnellalford9548]

It's a shame because he's that dude we love his music he cared to much!!

[@MichellaneousMe]

Didn’t realize people disliked him like this. He seems like a genuinely nice guy who is here to have a good time.

[@boitumelonchabeleng7401]

its jealousy...

[@ellenicoletv4095]

It’s crazy because he is one of my favorite artists - I loooove him!

[@Safire-ji1vl]

Right . He seems mad cool.

[@AMB33ZY]

No, this is jealous at its finest because they don’t sound good with autotune or cannot rap along with autotune and rather than admit that it is something that they can’t touch people with in the music industry will shit on it. Like sold them when you find media artist that are actually better than auto tune to hate auto tunes like Christina Aguilera is a rarity and even her type of singing has died out as far as what she does on the track so I could see her hating on another niche thing back to popularity away from it. The rap industry is very egotistically that is what I’ve learned from all the documentaries and interviews.🙄 And for reasons I cannot understand because 40% of the people in the rap industry right now are one hit wonders, the other 40% all sound like everyone else in this current Wave, none of them really stand out, and the remaining 20% is held by people who will make it to the next wave but then that number will be slashed by a third as to the ones that have longevity beyond that.🤷🏾‍♀️ i’ll cells and collect your bag because your time in the spotlight is very very limited. Social media can extend that if you pull a lot of shenanigans but then you have to live with those shenanigans.

[@longhairgetinthere]

All haters 🤬

[@OmoiSenpai]

They hate you when you're at the top, to the point where you can lose your way and give up. The truth of it all is, they were hating, because they saw themselves losing, and T-Pain, being the nice and real person that he is, took the fall because his buddies were suffering for what he felt was "his fault," which gave him his "sabotage of success." The Industry fell into the herd mentality, and the algorhythm of music business knew that he was not worth showing anymore. If only he showed more arrogance, and said "That ain't my fault" he would have still been up there right now. That's why Jay-Z is still relevant to this day, he made the persona that he is "the shit" when we all knew he got bodied before.

[@YuYuMFDOOM]

Thats legit 💯

[@conniejaleese6555]

Facts being genuine and humble will slow down material success and make you take the long route…that’s why so many sellout early

[@acharich]

Mmhmm, sigh..

[@theknowledgetrap]

That’s a really great synopsis lol. Literally the conclusion I came to right before I started reading comments

[@zionmayo4685]

Not only that because he’s married to bey he feel like he can act like that too

[@temiladeola-michael3722]

This the same thing they did to Nicki When Nicki said there is no friend in the industry. This is it. If this man has died, everyone would have come out showing fake love. SMH 🤦‍♀️

[@LightsCameraAshley]

usher had no right to blame T-Pain for his inability to keep up with the evolution of music. Usher was just looking for somebody to blame for his own decline.

[@tinkerbell7932]

I agree and then he spins around and uses autotune like sir wtf😐🤨

[@thefactsaccordingtogabbie149]

Well said!!! That's how I look at it...he's ass just couldn't keep up with the evolution of music at that moment.

[@lelanijohnson7549]

@@LightsCameraAshley ummm seriously🤔 didn't he pass his "condition" to other women🤨 he was an ass acting like a bitter bitch🤦🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

[@MsUchenna12]

Usher used auto tune in OMG

[@crazycatlady312]

@Ninna Symone not flaring up 🤣🤣🤣

[@marciediva2look4brown61]

The fact that MJ wanted to collaborate w T-Pain speaks volumes! MJ only worked w the best in the industry.T-pain is a singer, songwriter, producer, rapper and musical genius who influenced a new generation of artist and gets no credit.Give this man his flowers 🌹

[@mariabt4]

Periodt!!!

[@cheehee808_]

Rappa ternt sanga

[@bernardmato1758]

True

[@NoOppsThePodCast]

I believe that's why the other artists didn't want him in the game anymore

[@pattiebell8482]

Exactly!

[@outphase78]

Nelly: turns down "Low" cause it was too "corny".... Also Nelly: makes "Just a Dream"

[@frenchfri9250]

Lololol

[@michaelscott2929]

🤦🤦😂😂 facts

[@NaturallyDOPE0990]

I mean it was corny because it was too obvious 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ghostflxwer]

and Cruise

[@Taniere]

Low sounds like a Nelly song.

[@butta4042]

Jealous. Its crazy how they hated on him for using auto tunes but they started using them. Jayz probably mad because T-Pain thought to use it first. I can't believe Jay-Z and Usher treated him like that.

[@NaturallyDOPE0990]

Usher was probably pissed and still pissed about the MJ record tbh. Jay-Z didn’t really have a reason. I could see where usher was coming from because MJ! It’s MJ.

[@budgetfriendlybabe]

Shout out to Chris Brown and Neyo for being real and remaining by his side.

[@deniseayling8691]

🙌🏾🙌🏾 damn right

[@ms_gy]

💯

[@anniem.670]

Yesss and Lil Wayne.

[@happypeople3746]

They definitely ALL fake.....how r 3 colorist real????

[@budgetfriendlybabe]

@@happypeople3746 I don't know anything about that just speaking on this documentary.

[@thelyricshub5292]

So the problem wasn’t Auto-Tune, seen as Future was embraced for years after they sabotaged T-Pains career. Their issue was T-Pain specifically being too successful for their liking. Industry men are cruel. They were jealous of Him.. simple. I’m glad he’s still thriving and making music!

[@shaniquehairston1410]

Tbh tpain music was better than future smh

[@sys691]

Yep, jay z is ugly inside and out PERIODT

[@lelanijohnson7549]

@@shaniquehairston1410 Future makes noise not music🤷🏽‍♀️

[@brandonjamal]

Preach

[@n1ckc1ay4]

t-pain walked so future could run

[@heavnli_goddess6052]

Honestly I been through with Jay-Z after the way he reused to accept Lil mamas apology over that corny a** New York song! And I never cared for Usher either. Thank Goodness T-Pain has found his lane and is thriving. He has such a good personality and spirit. Those clowns were just hating on a artist selling better than them.

[@lovelylibra7349]

Yes I agree with you why did he have to do him like that on stage. Jz is still arrogant and not in a good way. People are humans first before then Artist and T pain as a human. I’m just glad he didn’t start depending on drugs because that could’ve ended badly for him

[@yanadanda1760]

That’s because Lil mama was really exposing his character and he didn’t like that

[@hexamael9458]

I've never been the biggest T-Pain fan. But I had no idea he went through all this. This video literally had my eyes watering.

[@sxybck369]

Usher and others are huge hypocrites for dragging him for using auto tune, then following suit and doing the same when it financially benefited them!

[@MJBABYPHAT]

Exactly!!

[@willardweston8984]

Exactly, turned around and made OMG

[@zaramel9379]

@@willardweston8984 nnm Zaza

[@trose202]

Preach!

[@jcdx87]

@@willardweston8984 Jesus he never used it will.I.am was the one who said it

[@kym5607]

I never realized T-Pain had so many hits until he came to perform at my Homecoming. My friends and I was literally singing every song, word for word.

[@eboniestevenson231]

Damn! I know yall had fun!!😍😍

[@Kayla-kd8ov]

I went to his concert back '09 and it is still the best concert I've been to till this day. He's an amazing artist

[@chantialvasquez3153]

@@Kayla-kd8ov my alma mater had a T-Pain concert in 2018. It was lit. He sung, danced and i never realized how many hits he had as well.

[@keonpayne6330]

Right 😭

[@kennyhumble3699]

You are gorgeous Kyra!

[@thacribdallas5187]

Can we please take a moment to spotlight Empressive's documentary videos! Honestly, your documentaries could/should compete with "Behind the music" and "Unsung". So insightful, so deep diving, so REAL!

[@nenesspirtualgirlbest9562]

Hearing about this and all these other musicians stories, make me realize the Music industry is just truly heart broking 💔 like these people have SO MUCH MONEY and all this success but there's alot of jealousy, and back stabbing and my heart goes out to T- Pain and other artists just like him.

[@ombuze7641]

True. Imagine Jay to be threatened by TPain

[@janetguy2177]

They were all just JEALOUS of Tpain’s talent.

[@karenseard5574]

Janet Guy@ True Talk 💯. T-Pain's career was on 🔥. He has the ability to write songs at an amazing pace. He is a special artist. I hate this CANCEL CULTURE!! So glad he came back Strong.💜

[@isaiahadams1208]

I bet

[@amiehampton867]

Yeah they are soo disgusting towards him because of his talent.

[@Dii552]

T-pain is so talented. He won masked singer using his REAL voice.

[@shriestanford8049]

Right best show ever, I have watched it three times over. Loved him as the monster

[@ashnicole9354]

Period

[@1122juicyy]

lolz .. how can this be talent!? the industry is corrupted even more now because of guys like these that its getting laughed upon.

[@kimberlyarrington5721]

I he was Amazing

[@lakacialloyd9027]

@@1122juicyy He’s genuinely talented. He has a great voice (like, without any effects, live), he can rap, he can produce and he can write.

[@makitodbish3597]

no lie, I almost cry at the end of the video! this man has gone thru a lot and I'm so happy he's doing good now! He's part of my childhood! I grew up listening to all his album!

[@SmoothOpe_]

The end of this video almost brought me to tears too. I really pray that T Pain has found peace and lives a happy life. The industry is demonic especially for those with pure intentions

[@L.W..]

T-Pain is a damn legend!!!! I loved every single one of his songs ! He is beyond talented and a innovator! It’s so unfortunate that he was black balled by his very own peers and friends, who we genuinely helped. I hope T-Pain gets his flowers. He absolutely deserves it.

[@gregcampbell3052]

T pain is a broad

[@hannahzeplin2794]

Lessons learned here: Don’t do ANYONE a favor for free, people are not your friends. They hate cuz they want to do what you do. The industry turns on everyone at some point, you have to be solid within yourself.

[@rahbeeuh]

In the industry I'd assume like any other workplace is full of coworkers. Some envious and others not with a large portion of em being out for self.

[@sexyalleycat]

This message and its entirety is definitely for life in general, always being available and free is not the way because it will never be reciprocated 💕💕

[@hannahzeplin2794]

@@sexyalleycat ever! He messed up doing that. Should have made them pay!

[@hannahzeplin2794]

@@rahbeeuh yup!

[@sexyalleycat]

@@hannahzeplin2794 factsss boo, I use to be this way, design my friends apartment and they never mention payment and I did it for free and my gas for free until I realized all the struggle and everyone is living their best life, no ma'am.

[@petyarizova2906]

If you inspired Kayne and was about to make a song with Michael, you made it. Don't listen to what haters say when kings love you!

[@nthuthukomdluli1052]

Yes your right

[@MrSexydivas]

This!!

[@blairjackson9318]

Fax

[@Tia.0721]

Right! What a positive message that all can take away from. We may not be T-Pain, inspired Kanye or was about to make a song with Michael; but we’re all great in our own right and all have something that someone values. People hate just to hate and when you’re hated on, you no different than the greats, celebs or even Jesus! Fokes hated on Jesus every single day. So keep your head up! Stay positive. Stay focused. And know that you too, are great! Enjoy y’all day everyone! ♥️

[@KiraBKADestroyerOfWorlds]

Kanye? Who is Kayne?

[@bautistopacheco8439]

No matter what any other artists has to say. T-Pain single handedly changed the whole game into his style. Give it 20-30 years and he'll be labeled the most influential artists of his era.

[@whitneynoel3284]

T*Pain been thru it 😔 So happy for him that he was able to rise again & continue on with success. Hate how much sh*t he was put thru in the industry & how most of the ones he helped weren't there for him when he was in need [[except for CB/Neyo]]...but them showing their true colors was best in the long run because he realized who truly had his back.

[@shannonsuo6970]

1. He can actually sing, technique and style. 2. Everyone stole his swag 3. No one wanted to give T pain credit.

[@aishatha1st486]

T pain literally wrote and sung my whole childhood and adolescence anthems

[@londonk09]

Facts!

[@resaraschel7334]

I mean literally!

[@MrSexydivas]

Speak on it

[@parisjej]

YES!

[@kelliontamason2009]

Same!!! 😁😁

[@howardjohnson5802]

I'm rooting for T pain. I hope he can help other artist that went through what he went through.

[@skep8376]

This man is a Legend and they saw him as an easy target to bully. Once HOV disrespected him with DOA he should have just kept his distance. You can’t knock a man down for finding new and inventive ways to be creative. Music is an art and as such is malleable. He deserved way more than what he got.

[@craiizy1ify]

I hope he watches this and reads the comments as a reminder of how much of an impact he has in our lives.

[@amandac9894]

Me too I hope he knows how his music is still very much loved and influences music today

[@32icon]

👌🏽🤟🏽

[@doublej0718]

#BigFacts

[@Ohthatsstephiec]

Absolutely

[@ceejay3121]

I had no idea he was so young back then. He’s been around for almost 20 years and he’s only 36.

[@smilealwaysnatasha3423]

Omg wow

[@diss-abledgamer5370]

He flows, dances, produces, sings, and lots of other things than 100% of his haters.

[@bshinn4884]

T-pain is a saint. He'll be remembered fondly when all is said and done. Can't say the same for some of the fair weather industry types

[@lovelylibra7349]

Exactly when he passes away the same people that treated him like crap will be the same ones to come out and praise him and then give him flowers

[@EasyBreezie]

RCA will literally hold an artist and sabotage their entire career JUST so another label won’t prosper off of them. Hence, Normani.

[@jojomargaux9295]

Tinashe 🙄🙄🙄… They did Tinashe really dirty.

[@EasyBreezie]

@@jojomargaux9295 YEP‼️‼️‼️

[@nateclipps]

@@EasyBreezie hey Pooh 💋 hru

[@indyamonet648]

My cousin Khalid is with RCA..and I pray that doesn't happen to him.

[@shandalie8741]

It's like a bad toxic relationship

[@shadyjoanneboots]

The fact that he popularized an entire style of music and then the people clearly inspired by him never gave him any credit... Foul

[@livaugirard3383]

T-Pain seems so humble and genuine, makes you wonder whether he is just too pure for the business and hence was taken advantage of... loved the video! Also: I know there are other shady people and moves mentioned in the video but why does Jay-Z have to be so mean sometimes? It's like he enjoys humiliating people or something

[@tetobdub9097]

Just realised this man had so many smash hits, he had hits for days and the industry did him dirty. He also seems like a legitimately nice guy, no bs and the industry colleagues couldn't handle his level of success so they had to sabotage him

[@bluebittybits637]

Can’t believe how many haters are in the industry. As a 2000s kid, if t pain was in a song. It was a banger. That’s all you knew about t pain

[@Jmarie0134]

Period.!

[@nicki614]

Absolutely!!

[@BellaNoir3]

PERIOD!!!

[@cosmicreadingswithlee4945]

Maneee tpain was my favorite rapper as a kid and I went to his concert 🔥

[@jalisatruss8165]

@@cosmicreadingswithlee4945 lucky

[@stellakamau6994]

T Pain has a beautiful spirit, he hasnt hated on people even though they hated on him.

[@bc96905]

I saw this tiktok of tpain, he had just figured out filtered messages on Instagram and he was surprised at all off the people reaching out for collabs. Now that I see how the industry treated him, I see why he was surprised

[@vanallenk5651]

I could remember me and my girls in Jamaica on the beach, all singing , “ Buy you a Drink”! I’m about to download it right now and play it and reflect on some good times!! Bartender, I can’t believe it, all great music, great memories. What a nice genuine guy. Seems like he didn’t realize how messed up the industry can be. Seems like he got bashed, once all the other artists started using auto tune and it interfered with his style. Come on T Pain, praying for you to make a comeback!❤️

[@thismnnvcsaxnnxddzssj4871]

Jealousy is one hell of a drug . They only love & support you when you’re on top & even then they’ll hate you when you doing better than them.. but you know Sometimes you gotta take a hit and fall down because you will get back up! & when you do get back up you’ll be able to think better and analyze the situations, things and people around you . I’m so happy that Tpain is back doing what he loves and don’t have to deal with those evil industry people.

[@Tan87ful]

Agreed

[@harrismatheson8788]

Amen 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾

[@jaycrews3707]

"People only love you when it's beneficial" -nicki manaj

[@thismnnvcsaxnnxddzssj4871]

@@jaycrews3707 💯

[@tyshaso7556]

Smh… perfectly said.🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@missunique5227]

The story about T- Pain, MJ, and Usher’s collab getting scrapped is the perfect example as to why moving in silence is so important.The leak was definitely sabotage

[@Tan87ful]

Exactly

[@angiejean-louis8136]

Sabotage towards MJ for sure!!! The music industry didn’t want MJ to come back have hits and be more popular and influential to a new generation of fans…. Let’s not forget if that song would’ve came out DAMNNNN this would’ve been the ultime trio R&B/ hip hop/ pop 3kings 🔥

[@justbeingmesparks6538]

YEP!

[@iLoveLeatherNYC]

Low key I think the real reason Usher said T'Pain "ruined music..." is because he blamed Pain/His camp for RUINING his chance to work with MJ. Ushers comment was passive aggressive.

[@bremd2018]

@@iLoveLeatherNYC I agree, I believe in the video T-Pain admitted the leak was a result of someone in his camp. Usher more than likely was devastated by the missed opportunity that would’ve been legendary with MJ. I think T-Pain moved on from it but Usher harbored that anger towards him and that’s why he said what he said on that flight.

[@arlindouamusse1072]

Man i got emotional. I think that all of US we need a second chance. Tpain is a Legend and Strong ❤️🇲🇿🔥

[@yourfriendlycynic654]

Never really been a fan of T-Pain or his music, but listening to him speak, he seems like such a humble sensitive dude who just didn't want to start any confrontation. That can be difficult when you're in the rap game

[@ochukoasiafor5834]

T pain is such a legend. His songs made my childhood.

[@Dream-xe8ej]

💯💯...I can remember dancing with my kids to his songs. They were so little, bring back so many memories.

[@valleygirl1429]

The crazy thing is, TPain can SANGGGG!! He's insanely talented.

[@tiffanyglass1063]

Yes he can!!! 🖤

[@bnalogunbibs]

Yes he is talented!!!

[@Kayla-kd8ov]

For real he can!

[@iBOXRIVER]

Yes but Akon was RIGHT though. Everyone at that time 2007-2010 was doing edm and dance music. Kelly Rolland, Neyo, Jlo, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj Chris brown etc. T pain was a big name and should have crossed over 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@watermelonice2419]

Yes exactly!! He can sing and write beautifully. And the way he used auto tune was genius. He’s amazing.

[@jmclark1457]

I loooooves my T-Pain!!! He can do no wrong in my eyes. He’s such an amazing artist and he’s so versatile. Even to this day he’s eons ahead of these RnB as well as rap artists. Give that man his props!! Epiphany is still one of my favorite albums by any artist period! I can play it right this second front to back and not skip one song! Thank you Empress!! You never miss with these mini docs, Sis!! All praises to you!!

[@truth884]

Dude I love T-Pain. I found out he can actually sing while watching some random videos online. I watched masked singer and I knew it was him singing and man I was so proud of him. He seems like an extremely cool dude. I’m happy he made his was back.

[@NikkiNooksMusic]

T-pain didn't fuck up music! He made changes that even I embraced. They just didn't want to be happy for him.

[@LarennJay]

Exactly

[@KreativeSoul]

@Nutbox Deliverer well damn☠️🤣

[@crews-lj3ph]

He did f"*k up music

[@NikkiNooksMusic]

@Nutbox Deliverer Pardna who are you to tell me what I should say?

[@NikkiNooksMusic]

@@crews-lj3ph HOW?

[@FightsRightsAlways]

Usher woke this man out of his sleep and td him that he PERSONALLY, ruined the music industry. If that's not jealousy, then I don't know what is.

[@Tj-ne6hz]

It’s usher what tf was he jealous about 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 DUMMY

[@springa1930]

Usher was never ahead of a tendance by himself. He always had a mentor like LA Reid or Diddy to help him make good music. TPAin bring something new by himself

[@guesswhosback3803]

@@springa1930 💯💯💯

[@thunder8185]

Very sad and disappointing from Usher...I mean this is USHER we're talking about!

[@AqSloan]

Exactly smh

[@Biboche23]

T pain is super talented, awesome and non problematic. He’s an icon, who has so many bangers and seem to be a really genuine guy. He doesnt deserve the hate. He’s an artist in his own right. Amd he can actually sing really well. I feel like people hated ton him almost out of bitterness

[@algreentube]

This one was deep. Greatly appreciated the amazing detail, the interviews, and the actual appearances from T-Pain on the issues he faced. Very Well Done.

[@rambooo2534]

Usher really told this man he ruined music just to turn around and make “OMG“ 😂 Edit: It’s amazing how people just let Jay-Z get away with so much bullshit smh

[@AppleBloom21]

Right most ppl refuse to accept Katz is an asswhole he blacklist everybody he think will hurt his career.

[@marie-wz4bg]

Exactly!! Jayz gets away with everything! He ain't even all that as a rapper Def not my top 5

[@sonyab2u974]

@@marie-wz4bg He is all hype because he’s from NY, I don’t even think he can rap IMO and he comes off as not passionate and arrogant but ppl have allowed him to be this way

[@parisjej]

@@marie-wz4bg Exactly JayZ is a great business man I never loved him as a rapper. He is definitely not a top rapper. I think some mainstream rappers are more entertaining than him. If it wasn’t for Beyoncé he probably would have stayed in retirement bc ppl are paying to really see Beyoncé!

[@lonelyenchantress2172]

@@parisjej 💯🎯👏🏽

[@calibeauty1222]

Tpain’s music is timeless you can put it on now and the whole crowd would get hype! I’m glad people are starting to appreciate him.

[@phoenixLeoRising333]

Hell yeah! I’m bout to clean my room & play Tpain! Give that man his full arrangement of flowers 💐 Now!!! I’m sprung!!

[@alcidesambriz6665]

I agree. 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

[@fairplayjay]

TPain is the epitome of “Don’t knock it til you try it”. Imagine being the people he wrote songs for and telling TPain it is corny.

[@ana_claws530]

They underestimated him and held him back making everyone miss out on some real music! I’ve always been a fan and never knew all of this was going on 😢 I know the music industry is vicious I’m glad he learned and has grown from all of it!

[@babygurll7]

I love the way T-Pain freely talks about his L's lmaoooo he's such a goodhearted easy going dude! He really didn't deserve none of those L's to be honest.

[@thelyricshub5292]

Also, T-Pain is the “nice guy” so his success would’ve disrupted the industry’s mentality that being a bad person makes you successful. They got rid of him for a lot of weird reasons

[@lifewithceecee9035]

Word

[@HanaRosePrevious]

FR and the fact they kept saying his song was "for b*tches" yuck!

[@cherishoneal9108]

He wasn’t no thug either.

[@ilovementhol]

He wasn’t problematic and he is still married!

[@LeceeMonet]

FACTS

[@blindfoldme4841]

He has such a bubbly personality. U can't help but smile.

[@MusicLoverMN]

Thank you for bringing awareness to this Empressive, I didn’t realize that so many people disliked T-Pain. I have always loved him & I was always curious as to what happened to him + why his career suddenly just stopped? Etc.

[@Gloria0904]

Not to forget he did win “The masked singer “ season 1 for doin what he does best , SING!!!

[@nerdguru86]

Facts

[@trose202]

Preach!!!

[@daniellejohnson5198]

He made me tear up. I was so happy to see him and heard his story thru out the show

[@brianas6550]

T pain paved the way for Future to support his 20 kids. That Netflix documentary is so good. All the episodes are. I recommend it. The auto-tune episode is a good one.

[@Playgrl966]

What’s the name of the documentary? I would like to watch it

[@TammyTheQueenBee]

@@Playgrl966 This Is Pop

[@julieloves_arts]

😂😂😂😂

[@Playgrl966]

@@TammyTheQueenBee thank you

[@diamonpearl1349]

Amen Amen Amen

[@84yung]

What I've come to realize more recently is that T-pain is the most down to earth celebrity. Humble too. His podcast is entertaining to say the least. Been a fan and always will.

[@I_am_bhmgthelabel]

He literally changed music...And the sound he started is still being used to this day..I wont lie..I didn't like Auto Tune at 1st...But now its so common that it seems almost natural to hear..#Salute to T-Pain..#Pioneer #Visionary

[@labelmeposh]

They treated him like a goofy, all the while he was the coolest one.

[@yannagriffin8004]

Its a tactic haters use

[@labelmeposh]

@@yannagriffin8004 very true. Attack your self esteem and disguise as coming from a place of love.

[@antJaxStar]

@@yannagriffin8004 That's awful😶

[@sashafoxx1161]

Exactly

[@sashafoxx1161]

@@mikekendrick4586 I was seeing coolest like he was just a chill person and just wanted to do music and not trying to do the internet dog n pony show

[@MiMiMocha_]

Literally can’t find a song without auto tune nowadays! Give this man his flowers now!

[@Addicted2ashley]

Wow I didn’t even know he went through such a rough stage 🥺 These elitist artists are fkn clowns. He’s amazing and everytime I see him in an interview or just being himself I can tell he’s gotta be such a fun caring person to have in your corner. Beautiful work girl this one touched me 🥺

[@judechiji6552]

Thank you for this, this kinda made me understand and love him more. Am definitely streaming his songs nooowwwww! Bless up T!

[@LovinMe60]

It's clear to me that T-Pain didn't realize how GREAT he was...being impacted by lyrics in Jay-Z song; then depressed by Ushers negative unwarranted commentary...damn had he really realized his worth he would have ignored all that ish. Oh and yes, they definitely planned to get T-Pain out the industry so Future could shine.

[@lovelyb5493]

Yes!! It goes to show that even if we don’t see our own light🌞 others do!! I wish he could’ve realized how great he was/is.. but everything happens for a reason. That industry is dark, demonic, & NOT OF GOD

[@isaiahadams1208]

Damn!! T-Pain clearly did not deserve all that nasty hatred. He seems like a down to earth kinda guy. I’m glad Chris Brown and Ne-Yo stayed true to him.

[@rhondaq.4817]

Me to becuz their real

[@organiceatinggirl9497]

Yesss..I felt so bad for him but u can't keep a real one down.

[@droomzy]

Rick Ross & Lil Wayne stuck around too! Ross got a joint called Florida Boy with Pain from just a couple years ago & Wayne and T-Pain collaborated constantly throughout the years, even as recently as Goat Talk on T-Pain's album 1Up

[@MikeEdwards-co7ip]

Yeah I'm so happy they stayed loyal too. As for DJ Khaled .....

[@tolicelawrence461]

Yes. He's very talented and talented person. Love his humility ❤

[@ChrisChris011]

Wow this was an excellent documentary! You really took me back once you started naming his hits after hits! You even had the climax going when you revealed how the industry turned on him and then sealed everything off with a bow by talking about what’s he doing now!

[@splash2849]

man i love t-pain, he created a whole movement within music and everybody actin like he didn’t

[@tamcar04]

I love his spirit...he acts like a regular person. He was just doin HIM and everyone copied!! That's unfair

[@IsSalvationReal]

And I was saying this in the back of my head. I think that’s what they were jealous of, not the music, the spirit. I will forever have J Cole in my head about what he said on Jay-Z. Most of the men that were against him where the top narcissist in the game. They all role together till this day. I think most of the time these are blessings because T-Pain is more free than the man above his head.

[@rhyno8644]

Whoa whoa whoa time out. No one ever copied Tpain. Artist were sampling autotune before Zap and Rodger. He played himself when he made a career of exclusively sampling to autotune only. Jay Zs 'death of autotune' was more about a genre who didn't care to completely reinvent. At their age we would have done anything to be the remote opposite of our parents in every way. It was odd to see the youth just remake a watered down version of us and call that rebellious. In an effort to let the culture evolve I will agree the previous generation thought he was a gimmick and never took anything about him seriously.

[@samuelmahmud1909]

True that!

[@alireaper9331]

Nappy roots ...

[@phoenixLeoRising333]

Anyone that can rhyme “mansion “ with “Wisconsan”is a genius! Stop playing with Teddy Pain!🤯💋

[@enjoylife2thafullest262]

Right!! 😄😄

[@budgetfriendlybabe]

😂🤣

[@taradontworrybhappy5793]

I'm from Madison Wisconsan

[@juicymiss87]

😂😂

[@soniathornton8267]

My favorite line of that song!

[@ronque23]

Wow!!!! What a great piece. I never knew the details of so many of those fallouts. Great investigative reporting!!!

[@adenalss5503]

I'm happy he got the opportunity to speak his side!!! I have a new respect for him, and like him even more......

[@spicytomango]

T-PAIN brought the magic to music with autotune. He inspired so many artists and so many timeless pieces of art. I can only imagine how hard it was for him to go from being a chart-topping superstar to everybody turning their back on him and knocking his hustle. T-PAIN is a true legend and I'm glad he's finally feeling the love and appreciation he needed during his darker times. Shoot for the stars people, but protect your spark

[@byou.tfulnailz9790]

Facts! These vultures will sense a light and try to dim it in a swiftness !! Happened to me. I wasn’t in the industry or nothing ,but like in high school and stuff. I am just getting over all the people that I allowed to trample over my dreams and talents!

[@monicac1147]

I guess you never heard of Zapp and Roger, they are the lings of auto tune.

[@CorporateBaddie_92]

Tpain is one of greatest of all time he literally was on everything back in the day!

[@edm_pversatile1350]

Wow over 1 million subscribers. So proud of your team! You guys deserve all the success that you get and much more.

[@liveinviolet2908]

Thank you! ✨🙏🏽💕 I appreciate and learned so much from this T-Pain coverage! No gossip, no shade….just historic and researched facts. 💛💛💛

[@avery03]

It’s crazy how Usher said that he ruined music when T Pain got these rappers singing in autotune.

[@queenscarlettpimpsunkiss..5537]

And much of it is not even bad.. there are some shitty records. But that's in every style.. just like every style has its gold.. I hate they blamed T Pain for EVERYTHING.. I think that Usher and prolly some others issue was they felt threatened, just as his original group members were.. they saw how influential he IS and feared being outshined.. Jealousy is a mf..

[@queenscarlettpimpsunkiss..5537]

@@muthonicaroline5835 FACTS!!!

[@nateclipps]

Usher better worry abt his STD

[@nateclipps]

Usher skint head lookin ahhh

[@nateclipps]

Usher head shaped like elmo

[@Contessa_Savannah]

I feel like Tpain is a nice guy that is surrounded by assholes. I always got good vibes from him. While I do find it messy that he would air out details, I don't think it was because he was being an asshole but because he just doesn't play politics. He's gonna say what happened because it happened.

[@Tan87ful]

Agreed

[@nthuthukomdluli1052]

Are U Japanese ?

[@Theevirtuousqueen]

This was really good! Tpain definitely deserves his flowers.

[@veliciawilliams5865]

I enjoy T-Pain as an artist. He brings a fresh and elevated sound to hip hop. Never ever allow anyone change your mind about the person you can be.

[@nicolenunya984]

TPain didn’t ruin music. Auto tune was always around. The problem was everyone jacking his style and trying to sound like him

[@miemie4238]

💯 Exactly . Whenever an artist comes out unique everyone else tries to steal their uniqueness

[@HiddenPulse04]

I swear a lot of people really have a 1 Dimensional way of thinking. 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@17thNO]

Straight Craig Mack'n him.

[@rhondaq.4817]

True

[@Expensive-op6pn]

They were so unfair to him. He was such a good and talented soul and all they did was hate on him, wow. I hope gets back up because he’s so creative.

[@letmebeyourmirrorglam]

This is like my 3rd time watching this episode keep up the good job. T-pain has contributed so much to music he’s a legend. I hope he sees this documentary on him so he know he is appreciated.

[@JamilahRenae]

So glad you did this video. I love T-Pain's music and his personality. He is amazingly talented! Give this man his flowers now and forever!!!

[@UdoADHD]

T-Pain seems like such a sweet, real person. Breaks my heart how fake most of his peers were to him. He didn’t deserve it! It sounds like many of them were JEALOUS and ENVIOUS! Sick… I’m glad he has happiness now and I hope he never forgets he literally changed music history and brought so much joy to our lives.

[@rhondaq.4817]

Wonder y they didn't diss twister for rapping fast an it started to become popular are the chopped and screwed which hurts my brain seriously lol

[@ericperez2923]

Tears to your eyes? TF smh no backbone I guess

[@UdoADHD]

@@ericperez2923 huh? We’re talking about someone’s pain, why do you need to have a tough act?

[@ericperez2923]

@@UdoADHD who is crying over someone they know zero about

[@UdoADHD]

@@ericperez2923 huh? A lot of people cried with MJ died. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know them personally, if they affected your life you care. Atleast humans do. Maybe you’re a robot 🤖

[@giascott-heron]

I’m glad T-pain was able to bounce back from his “downfall”. It just goes to show…you may keep a good guy down for a minute, but talent always wins out in the end. Good job on this video!

[@amiehampton867]

Me to.

[@mcfarlane1105]

And that my friend is why Nicki isn't going anywhere even with being black balled.

[@TremilHD]

I hope he can make some good music and get on the charts. Or do the superbowl or something. He has enough hits and is overall loved by everyone like a Snoop or Missy. ( I think TPAIN and Missy should do the superbowl together)

[@a.h.2667]

I admit I grew tired of autotune as well but I loved when T-Pain did it. The music industry is so cruel.

[@jamillawebb3567]

Wow this was a really good video. I had no idea of the depth of his impact nor how the same industry that made millions off of him shunned him. I'm glad he is independent now and still doing what he loves. Thank you @empressive!

[@xoraxoranight2949]

T-Pain was my high school. PERIODT! You couldn’t turn on the radio without hearing T-Pain. This man didn’t need a six pack or oiled up abs. Most of my classmates had him as a ringtone. He is a GOAT artist!

[@tonyturner5165]

@@rebornmystic3274 facts

[@Sloppyjoey1]

T-pain seems like a very kind and open person. There’s nothing like a humble celebrity.

[@tazztaylor3230]

Your Channel growth is real!! LOVE THIS channel!!!