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Famous as :

Rapper

Birth Name :

Faheem Najm

Birth Date :

1985

Birth Place :

Tallahassee, Florida, US

Spouse :

Amber

Claim to fame :

Single "I'm Sprung" (2005)

Video: Lil Wayne On the Set of 'Got Money' Ft. T-Pain

July 02, 2008 04:07:21

Before premiering the new music video for his latest single "Got Money", taken from his latest LP "", gives his fans a sneak preview of the video through a behind the set clip that has streamed earlier this week. On the 52-second-long clip, Wayne himself introduces the condition on the set and reveals some stuffs about the video shoot.

Although there aren't many shots that revealed about the upcoming music video, that will also feature , from the footages on the sneak preview it can be seen that the "Got Money" video will involve a plot about bank robbery and lots of money. Moreover, it looks like that Wayne himself will be acting as the bank robber, while T-Pain was seen singing on a stage and throwing lots of money around him.

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T-Pain's 'Can't Believe It' Ft. Lil Wayne Leaked

June 27, 2008 11:06:34

Although his new album "" won't be hitting the stores until September 30, another new track from 's upcoming LP has leaked. The new song that has streamed is his collaboration single with titled "Can't Believe It".

The new song is the second track from the upcoming LP that has leaked as previously another song "Silver & Gold" has already been streamed. Beside being included on T-Pain's new record, "Can't Believe It" itself reportedly will also be added on Pain and Lil Wayne's collaboration album.

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Video Premiere: Lil Mama's 'What It Is (Strike a Pose)' Ft. T-Pain

June 21, 2008 10:06:03

Female rapper has just premiered her new music video for the single "What It Is (Strike a Pose)" on FNMTV on Friday, June 20. For the new clip, which was being directed by R. Malcolm Jones, she also tapped to feature on it.

The new video is a colorful one as it features some background changes from a house, streets, and a club. The scenes start at Lil Mama's house where she was seen choosing the wardrobe that she will use as she plans to go to the club. Besides that, the clip also features lots of dancing moves which were done by kids and adults.

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Lil Wayne Taps T-Pain on New Music Video

June 20, 2008 11:06:00

Following the success of his new LP "", is set to further promote the record by preparing to launch a new music video for his latest song. Wayne reportedly will shoot the clip for his latest single "Got Money" in Los Angeles starting from Monday, June 23.

Just like its single the rapper will also tap to feature on the music video. Not only that Wayne will also reunite with the director of his latest clip for "Lollipop", Gil Green, who has also been picked to direct the upcoming video.

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Lil Wayne's LP Cracks 1 Million Mark, a Supergroup With T-Pain En Route

June 18, 2008 10:06:01

Just as it was predicted, 's highly anticipated album has managed to break the 1 million mark for its first week sale. According to Nielsen SoundScan "", dropped on June 10, has been sold over 1 million copies.

This achievement is not only setting Wayne's new set to become the biggest selling record this year, but also beating 's "", outed in 2007, that only reached 957, 000 sale on its first week. The last record that managed to hit the milestone on its early release is 's 2005 set, "".

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T-Pain Launches Digital Record Label

June 04, 2008 01:06:05

Rapper seems to believe that digital sales is the new thing that will soon dominate the music business and actualizing his faith the rapper launches a new digital record label. The rapper's record label is called Nappy Boy Digital and it will give a full service of the rapper's music material digitally to his fans via major music download sites.

Stating his excitement regarding the new label's launching, the rapper told the press, "Nappy Boy Digital is a dream come true for me. I'm excited about bringing music by new artists to people fresh out of the studio." He also added, "My life and career so far has been about breaking barriers and this label allows me to continue that by delivering hit songs in real time, no red tape, just good music."

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T-Pain Set September 30 for New Album's Release

May 23, 2008 02:05:09

Rapper/producer finally revealed more details about his upcoming studio album "3 Rings" and also the first single from the set, "Snap You Fingers". The rapper plans to drop his new and third studio album on September 30 via Konvict Muzik/Zomba, while his song will be spawned to radios sometime in June.

Moreover, a representative from Zomba also stated that the music video for the first single is also in progress and will be released soon. The representative also added that T-Pain is still working very hard to finish his upcoming LP with .

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Lil Wayne's 'Got Money' Ft. T-Pain Audio Leaked

May 13, 2008 10:05:48

After releasing "Lollipop" and "A Milli" from his new album "", a new audio for another new song from 's upcoming set has leaked on the net. The new track is "Got Money" which features a collaboration with .

It still not clear though whether the song will be the next single to be released for the album's promotion as there is no confirmation from the rapper about it. Meanwhile, the rapper is currently preparing to shoot the music video for his second single "A Milli".

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Video Premiere: Akon's 'I Can't Wait' Feat. T-Pain

March 04, 2008 09:03:24

is still spawning singles from his 2006 Grammy-nominated album, "" and the latest one pulled from his effort is the featuring song "I Can't Wait". The single which will be released later this month is the seventh from the album, and reportedly will be the last.

The music video for "I Can't Wait" has been shot with Bryan Barber who previously directed for 's "Wouldn't Get Far" and 's "Ain't No Other Man". The video opens with T-Pain on the piano and Akon singing beside his sports car. Akon is also pictured getting smitten to a woman he meets outside a club and then he follows her.

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50th Grammy Awards Nominees Unveiled, Kanye West in Power

December 07, 2007 09:12:24

Highly awaited nominations of 50th Grammy Awards are unearthed with leading the pack at eight nods followed by at a whooping six and , , , and at five each.

The big nominee, West, is competing for Album of the Year and Best Rap Album for '', Best Rap Solo Performance for 'Stronger', Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group both for his collaboration with in 'Southside' and his work with and KRS-One in 'Better Than I've Ever Been', Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for 'Good Life' feat. T-Pain and Best Rap Song for both ' Can't Tell Me Nothing' and 'Good Life'.

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New Music Video: T-Pain's 'Church'

October 22, 2007 01:10:36

In the midst of his hectic schedule, has shot and and premiered the music video of his latest single from ''. The clip of the fast-paced song 'Church' was played worldwide on BET, featuring T-Pain's rapping alter ego, Teddi Verseti.

Meanwhile, the singer who is also the chairman of Nappy Boy Records is busy developing artists under the label, as well as working on other artists' album. According to Billboard.com, T-Pain has produced four songs in 's highly anticipated album that will come in Spring. He has also taken responsibility on 's new album as well as 's debut record.

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"Now That What I Call Music!" Back with Vol. 25

July 07, 2007 01:07:43

Multi-selling record series Now That's What I Call Music is back with its 25th volume. The joint venture of Universal Music Group, Sony BMG Entertainment, EMI Music, and Zomba Group will drop the CD July 17 via the former.

As usual the record will contain 20 most happening songs. Gracing the track list are charting single 's "Girlfriend", 2007 CMT Music Award winning single 's "Before He Cheats" and Billboard's airplay gainer 's "Pop, Lock &Drop It".

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Rihanna Celebrating a Third Week on Top US Singles Chart

June 15, 2007 01:06:23

She hit it big with her new haircut. But beyond that does strike it hard on the US singles chart, having her "Umbrella" enjoying a third week on top spot while on the other side winning the songbird worldwide critical acclaim.

"Umbrella", written by Terius Nash and rapper for Rihanna's third studio album "", already the chart's greatest gainer at radio with the LP itself debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 by June 13th.

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T-Pain Suprised at #1 Opening of "Epiphany"

June 14, 2007 12:06:25

With three big records coming in the same week, people knew that it would be a tough competition in Billboard 200 chart. 's heavily promoted album "" moved 161,000 copies yet the album is placed at #3. Even 's "" that was led by #1 single "Umbrella" only managed to get the second runner-up post with 162,000 sales. The ultimately anticipated album this week turns out to be that of 's "".

On being told that his record reached 171,000 sales and scored #1 in the tally the rapper said, "It's special, man. I ain't never expect to be up there, so it was never a goal to me. I was happy with being 20. I was just happy to be on a chart."

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Pitbull's New Album, Thicker in Rap

April 28, 2007 12:04:49

Cuban-American rapper is set to release the fourth set of his studio album. Named "", the album that is due May 22 generates lots of his rapping persona compared to the previous three.

"It's a part two to El Mariel but more urban-based," he said. "There's more street records on there. I'm giving them another side to Pitbull. I had all the club records - you can easily go 45 minutes in the club just off my records. I just want to take these folks for a ride on this album based on what I know."

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R. Kelly's Star Studded New Album

March 10, 2007 10:03:38

Within a short time, 's new album "" will be out on May 29. It would be his thirteenth studio album and is pretty much star studded.

The first single released is "I'm a Flirt (Remix)" featuring and . Many people are wondering why who has the same track in his album "The Price of Fame" (2006) is not featured in the video. It turns out that Bow Wow's version is a bonus track and its promotion to radios is prohibited. R. Kelly is actually the one who has the song's rights even though in billboard it is listed as 'Bow Wow or R. Kelly (featuring T.I. & T-Pain)'.

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The Billboard Hot 100's Artists of the Week

April 07, 2006 03:04:59

Don't be surprise upon noticing the Billboard Hot 100's artist of the week. Top the No. 1 position on the chart is still 's "Bad Day", marking the singer 2nd week in a row to be on the very top spot on the singles chart. At No. 2 also is still 's "Temperature".

In the meantime, 's "You're Beautiful" goes up just one place from last week's position to No. 3, followed by 's "What You Know" which bounces as high as 35 position to be at No. 4. 's "Be Without You" and 's "Unwritten" are both still at the same position, No. 5 and 6 respectively.

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Top 10 Songs on the US Singles Chart

March 31, 2006 02:03:21

While the US pop album chart is dominated by , the US singles chart is topped by Canadian singer/songwriter who with his "Bad Day" wins the top position, earns his first ever No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Thus, there's changes on the chart which subsequently drags 's "Temperature" drops one place to No. 2.

Rounding out the Top 5 is 's "So Sick," 's "You're Beautiful" and 's "Be Without You" all of which sticking to the No. 3 to No. 5. Securing the 6th place on the chart is 's "Unwritten", just one place ahead of ' "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It" at No. 7.

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The Top 10 Songs on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart

March 24, 2006 11:03:51

While the US pop album chart surprisingly is topped by a new winner, the Billboard Hot 100 also does so. The singles chart is reigned by reggae star whose album "Temperature" goes up one place to the top spot, ended 's two-week reign on the chart as his "So Sick" falls to No. 3. Meanwhile, Canadian singer/songwriter 's "Bad Day" successfully lands on the 2nd place after rising three places from last week's position.

's former chart-topper "You're Beautiful" and 's "Be Without You" each slips one to No. 4 and No. 5 in a row. Elsewhere, English pop singer 's "Unwritten" rises one to No. 6, ahead of ' "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It" at No. 7 and 's "I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)" at No. 8. Rounding out the Top 10 is 's "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" which rises one to No. 9 and ' "Check On It" which falls two to No. 10.

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Billboard Singles Chart's Top 10 Debut

March 17, 2006 03:03:36

The Billboard Hot 100 again sees 's "So Sick" holds onto its No. 1 spot, marking the R&B singer's second week on that top position. Right behind him is 's "Temperature" at No. 2 and 's "You're Beautiful" at No. 3.

Clings at No. 4 on the singles chart is 's "Be Without You", followed behind by 's "Bad Day" which bounces from No. 14 to No.5. Elsewhere on that chart, 's "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)" sticks to No. 6, ahead of 's "Unwritten" at No. 7.

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Top 10 Singles of Billboard Hot 100

March 03, 2006 11:03:20

The big prize this time has fallen into the hand of for it's him who finally topped the Billboard Hot 100 with "You're Beautiful" this week. It makes him the first U.K artist to rule the chart since did it eight years and two months ago through his "Candle in the Wind 1997" / "Something About the Way You Look Tonight." Following behind is "Check On It" from featuring while 's "Temperature" takes place on number three. "Grillz" by featuring , Ali, and Gipp comes next on the 4th rank, sitting right in front of 's "Be Without You" which stays firmly on its last week's position.

Lining up in order from number six to ten are "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)" by featuring , "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" by , "Unwritten" by , "So Sick" by , and "Everytime We Touch" by .

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The Billboard Hot 100 Shift

February 24, 2006 02:02:31

The shift in Billboard Hot 100 doesn't shake from her throne. The pop star holds tight her crown, maintaining her position on top of the chart with her single "Check On It". This is the fifth straight week that she's the single chart winner.

Following her at the 2nd position is 's "You're Beautiful", and remain at No. 3 is 's "Grillz". 's "Temperature", in the meantime, climbs four places from No. 8 to No. 4. Following close behind at No. 5 is 's "Be Without You" which downs one from last week position.

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The Billboard Hot 100 Greatest Sales Gainer

February 17, 2006 01:02:15

While the album chart is dominated by 's "Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film ", the Billboard Hot 100 again is dominated by . This is the fourth time in a row that the singer's single "Check On It" leads the list. In the meantime, 's "You're Beautiful" stays at No. 2, followed by 's "Grillz" at No. 3.

Stick at No. 4 is 's "Be Without You", ahead of 's "I'm Sprung" at 5th. 's "Shake That" surprisingly rocketing from No. 9 to the 6th slot, seizes the place from 's "So Sick," which slips one place to No. 7. No. 8 to 10 in succession are 's "Temperature", 's "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)", and 's "Unpredictable".

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Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart Champions

November 18, 2005 04:11:44

The "Gold Digger" won't rule the chart any longer. Its singer, featuring , lose their reign to R&B rookie , whose single "Run It!" finally ends West's 10-week run at the top of the US singles chart after spending four consecutive weeks at number two. "Run It!" then marks the November 17th with victory, turns down "Gold Digger" to the second position.

The ' "My Humps" remains at No. 3, so does 's "Soul Survivor" featuring which holds steady at No. 4. Also in the same position as they did last week is 's "Photograph" at No. 5 and 's "We Be Burnin"' at No. 6.

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Gold Digger No. 1 for 10 Weeks

November 11, 2005 01:11:25

The "Gold Digger" finds the precious gem on top of the chart. The single which rapper does with fellow gloriously tops the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Thursday for the 10th consecutive weeks to become the second-longest No. 1 of 2005 after 's "We Belong Together," which held the top spot for 14 weeks non-consecutively. What an achievement.

's "Run It!" scores another week at No. 2, while ' "My Humps" holds onto the No. 3. In the meantime, 's "Soul Survivor" featuring remains at No. 4, followed behind by 's "Photograph" at No. 5 and 's "We Be Burnin'" at 6th. Songs in Hot 100 positions 7 to 10 among others; 's "Because of You" at No. 7, 's "I'm Sprung" is No. 8, Carey's "Shake It Off" stays at No. 9, and 's "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" at No. 10.

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