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Famous as :
RapperBirth Name :
Faheem NajmBirth Date :
1985Birth Place :
Tallahassee, Florida, USSpouse :
AmberClaim to fame :
Single "I'm Sprung" (2005)
Video: Lil Wayne On the Set of 'Got Money' Ft. T-Pain
July 02, 2008 04:07:21Before premiering the new music video for his latest single "Got Money", taken from his latest LP "Tha Carter III", Lil Wayne 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 T-Pain, 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.
T-Pain's 'Can't Believe It' Ft. Lil Wayne Leaked
June 27, 2008 11:06:34Although his new album "Thr33 Ringz" won't be hitting the stores until September 30, another new track from T-Pain's upcoming LP has leaked. The new song that has streamed is his collaboration single with Lil Wayne 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.
Video Premiere: Lil Mama's 'What It Is (Strike a Pose)' Ft. T-Pain
June 21, 2008 10:06:03Female rapper Lil Mama 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 T-Pain 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.
Lil Wayne Taps T-Pain on New Music Video
June 20, 2008 11:06:00Following the success of his new LP "Tha Carter III", Lil Wayne 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 T-Pain 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.
Lil Wayne's LP Cracks 1 Million Mark, a Supergroup With T-Pain En Route
June 18, 2008 10:06:01Just as it was predicted, Lil Wayne's highly anticipated album has managed to break the 1 million mark for its first week sale. According to Nielsen SoundScan "Tha Carter III", 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 Kanye West's "Graduation", 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 50 Cent's 2005 set, "The Massacre".
T-Pain Launches Digital Record Label
June 04, 2008 01:06:05Rapper T-Pain 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."
T-Pain Set September 30 for New Album's Release
May 23, 2008 02:05:09Rapper/producer T-Pain 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 Akon.
Lil Wayne's 'Got Money' Ft. T-Pain Audio Leaked
May 13, 2008 10:05:48After releasing "Lollipop" and "A Milli" from his new album "Tha Carter III", a new audio for another new song from Lil Wayne's upcoming set has leaked on the net. The new track is "Got Money" which features a collaboration with T-Pain.
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".
Video Premiere: Akon's 'I Can't Wait' Feat. T-Pain
March 04, 2008 09:03:24Akon is still spawning singles from his 2006 Grammy-nominated album, "Konvicted" and the latest one pulled from his effort is the T-Pain 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 The Game's "Wouldn't Get Far" and Christina Aguilera'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.
50th Grammy Awards Nominees Unveiled, Kanye West in Power
December 07, 2007 09:12:24Highly awaited nominations of 50th Grammy Awards are unearthed with Kanye West leading the pack at eight nods followed by Amy Winehouse at a whooping six and Foo Fighters, Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z, Timbaland and T-Pain at five each.
The big nominee, West, is competing for Album of the Year and Best Rap Album for 'Graduation', Best Rap Solo Performance for 'Stronger', Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group both for his collaboration with Common in 'Southside' and his work with Nas 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'.
New Music Video: T-Pain's 'Church'
October 22, 2007 01:10:36In the midst of his hectic schedule, T-Pain has shot and and premiered the music video of his latest single from 'Epiphany'. 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 Usher's highly anticipated album that will come in Spring. He has also taken responsibility on Mariah Carey's new album as well as Jennifer Hudson's debut record.
"Now That What I Call Music!" Back with Vol. 25
July 07, 2007 01:07:43Multi-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 Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend", 2007 CMT Music Award winning single Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" and Billboard's airplay gainer Huey's "Pop, Lock &Drop It".
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 Rihanna 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 Jay-Z for Rihanna's third studio album "Good Girl Gone Bad", already the chart's greatest gainer at radio with the LP itself debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 by June 13th.
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. Paul McCartney's heavily promoted album "Memory Almost Full" moved 161,000 copies yet the album is placed at #3. Even Rihanna's "Good Girl Gone Bad" 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 T-Pain's "Epiphany".
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."
Pitbull's New Album, Thicker in Rap
April 28, 2007 12:04:49
Cuban-American rapper Pitbull is set to release the fourth set of his studio album. Named "The Boatlift", 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."
R. Kelly's Star Studded New Album
March 10, 2007 10:03:38
Within a short time, R. Kelly's new album "Double Up" 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 T.I. and T-Pain. Many people are wondering why Bow Wow 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)'.
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 Daniel Powter'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 Sean Paul's "Temperature".
In the meantime, James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" goes up just one place from last week's position to No. 3, followed by T.I.'s "What You Know" which bounces as high as 35 position to be at No. 4. Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" and Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" are both still at the same position, No. 5 and 6 respectively.
Top 10 Songs on the US Singles Chart
March 31, 2006 02:03:21
While the US pop album chart is dominated by Prince, the US singles chart is topped by Canadian singer/songwriter Daniel Powter 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 Sean Paul's "Temperature" drops one place to No. 2.
Rounding out the Top 5 is Ne-Yo's "So Sick," James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" and Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" all of which sticking to the No. 3 to No. 5. Securing the 6th place on the chart is Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten", just one place ahead of Dem Franchize Boyz' "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It" at No. 7.
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 Sean Paul whose album "Temperature" goes up one place to the top spot, ended Ne-Yo's two-week reign on the chart as his "So Sick" falls to No. 3. Meanwhile, Canadian singer/songwriter Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" successfully lands on the 2nd place after rising three places from last week's position.
James Blunt's former chart-topper "You're Beautiful" and Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" each slips one to No. 4 and No. 5 in a row. Elsewhere, English pop singer Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" rises one to No. 6, ahead of Dem Franchize Boyz' "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It" at No. 7 and T-Pain's "I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)" at No. 8. Rounding out the Top 10 is Chris Brown's "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" which rises one to No. 9 and Beyonce Knowles' "Check On It" which falls two to No. 10.
Billboard Singles Chart's Top 10 Debut
March 17, 2006 03:03:36
The Billboard Hot 100 again sees Ne-Yo'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 Sean Paul's "Temperature" at No. 2 and James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" at No. 3.
Clings at No. 4 on the singles chart is Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You", followed behind by Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" which bounces from No. 14 to No.5. Elsewhere on that chart, T-Pain's "I'm N Luv (Wit A Stripper)" sticks to No. 6, ahead of Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten" at No. 7.
Top 10 Singles of Billboard Hot 100
March 03, 2006 11:03:20
The big prize this time has fallen into the hand of James Blunt 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 Elton John 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 Beyonce Knowles featuring Slim Thug while Sean Paul's "Temperature" takes place on number three. "Grillz" by Nelly featuring Paul Wall, Ali, and Gipp comes next on the 4th rank, sitting right in front of Mary J. Blige'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 T-Pain featuring Mike Jones, "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)" by Chris Brown, "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield, "So Sick" by Ne-Yo, and "Everytime We Touch" by Cascada.
The Billboard Hot 100 Shift
February 24, 2006 02:02:31
The shift in Billboard Hot 100 doesn't shake Beyonce Knowles 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 James Blunt's "You're Beautiful", and remain at No. 3 is Nelly's "Grillz". Sean Paul's "Temperature", in the meantime, climbs four places from No. 8 to No. 4. Following close behind at No. 5 is Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You" which downs one from last week position.
The Billboard Hot 100 Greatest Sales Gainer
February 17, 2006 01:02:15While the album chart is dominated by Jack Johnson's "Sing-A-Longs and Lullabies for the Film Curious George", the Billboard Hot 100 again is dominated by Beyonce Knowles. This is the fourth time in a row that the singer's single "Check On It" leads the list. In the meantime, James Blunt's "You're Beautiful" stays at No. 2, followed by Nelly's "Grillz" at No. 3.
Stick at No. 4 is Mary J. Blige's "Be Without You", ahead of T-Pain's "I'm Sprung" at 5th. Eminem's "Shake That" surprisingly rocketing from No. 9 to the 6th slot, seizes the place from Ne-Yo's "So Sick," which slips one place to No. 7. No. 8 to 10 in succession are Sean Paul's "Temperature", Chris Brown's "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)", and Jamie Foxx's "Unpredictable".
Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart Champions
November 18, 2005 04:11:44The "Gold Digger" won't rule the chart any longer. Its singer, Kanye West featuring Jamie Foxx, lose their reign to R&B rookie Chris Brown, 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 Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps" remains at No. 3, so does Young Jeezy's "Soul Survivor" featuring Akon which holds steady at No. 4. Also in the same position as they did last week is Nickelback's "Photograph" at No. 5 and Sean Paul's "We Be Burnin"' at No. 6.
Gold Digger No. 1 for 10 Weeks
November 11, 2005 01:11:25The "Gold Digger" finds the precious gem on top of the chart. The single which rapper Kanye West does with fellow Jamie Foxx gloriously tops the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart Thursday for the 10th consecutive weeks to become the second-longest No. 1 of 2005 after Mariah Carey's "We Belong Together," which held the top spot for 14 weeks non-consecutively. What an achievement.
Chris Brown's "Run It!" scores another week at No. 2, while Black Eyed Peas' "My Humps" holds onto the No. 3. In the meantime, Young Jeezy's "Soul Survivor" featuring Akon remains at No. 4, followed behind by Nickelback's "Photograph" at No. 5 and Sean Paul's "We Be Burnin'" at 6th. Songs in Hot 100 positions 7 to 10 among others; Kelly Clarkson's "Because of You" at No. 7, T-Pain's "I'm Sprung" is No. 8, Carey's "Shake It Off" stays at No. 9, and Fall Out Boy's "Sugar, We're Goin' Down" at No. 10.
