T-Pain recently tuned in to the much-anticipated album from Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, which dropped on February 14. While he doesn’t think the album is necessarily bad, T-Pain feels it lacks cohesion and sounds more like a collection of throwaway tracks than a fully fleshed-out project. He took to social media to share his candid thoughts, and his insights are certainly worth a listen.
During a live session, T-Pain explained, “I feel like Drake recorded a bunch of tracks, and to keep PARTYNEXTDOOR involved, he probably said, ‘You can take 10 or 15 of these songs, put a verse on them, and that’s our album.’” He pointed out that many of the songs featured on the album seem to be leftovers that didn’t make it onto Drake’s previous projects. T-Pain further elaborated, stating, “There are about five to seven solo Drake songs that are essentially just songs that didn’t make the cut for other albums.”
This perspective didn’t come across as shade towards either artist; rather, it appeared to be T-Pain’s honest assessment. “I’m not saying they’re bad. These are just songs that didn’t make albums,” he clarified, suggesting that perhaps PARTYNEXTDOOR came to Drake with some tracks of his own that needed a little extra seasoning from the acclaimed rapper.
Interestingly, T-Pain's commentary comes on the heels of his own experiences in the music industry. He recently made headlines for a different reason when a video of him dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s diss track aimed at Drake surfaced online. The clip, which showed him enjoying himself during a performance in Las Vegas, drew mixed reactions from fans. Some took issue with his carefree dancing, especially given the context of the song. However, T-Pain was quick to defend himself on social media, telling fans not to let an artist’s beef ruin their enjoyment of music. “Pls don’t let somebody else’s beef kill y’all’s fun. Let people dance PLEASE!” he urged, emphasizing that he was simply in the moment, having a good time.
When discussing the ongoing rivalry between Drake and Kendrick, T-Pain has chosen to remain neutral. On his Nappy Boy Radio show, he made it clear that he doesn’t feel the need to take sides. “It ain’t got nothing to do with me,” he stated. “It ain’t gonna hurt my pockets if I pick one or the other.” This laid-back attitude reflects his desire to keep the focus on the music rather than the drama surrounding it.
Additionally, T-Pain has been vocal about the rise of AI-generated music, expressing his concerns over its quality. He criticized certain AI tracks that have circulated online, noting that they often lack the authenticity and creativity of real artists. “The fact that some people can’t figure out, especially that last K. Dot song was A.I., Oh my God. Not only did it sound A.I. but some of them bars were wack as shit,” he remarked, underscoring his commitment to genuine artistry.
In essence, T-Pain is all about enjoying music for what it is—celebrating the highs and laughing off the lows. Whether he’s defending his dance moves or critiquing new releases, his focus remains on the joy that music brings, reminding fans and artists alike not to take themselves too seriously. He’s here to vibe, have fun, and keep the conversation about real music alive.