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Top 10 Twitch Streamers With The Most Followers: Celebrities Edition

Twitch is a live streaming platform that focuses on video game streaming but also supports streams related to creative content, music, talk shows, and other interests. Twitch was launched in 2011 as a spin-off of Justin.tv, a general-interest streaming platform. It was acquired by Amazon in 2014 and has since become the world’s largest video game streaming platform.

Additionally, it has millions of daily active users and thousands of streamers broadcasting their gameplay to viewers around the globe. Twitch has also become a platform for esports competitions, charity events, and other live events.

Solitaired, an online gaming platform, conducted a study to identify the most followed celebrities on Twitch. The study analyzed Twitch data and recorded the number of followers each celebrity account has and the total number of views and game streams, excluding reruns, that they have accumulated.

In other words, Solitaired examined the popularity of celebrities on Twitch by looking at their follower count and viewership statistics. The study’s findings provide valuable insights into the social media habits of Twitch users and the most popular celebrities in the gaming community.

1. Sergio Aguero

Behold, dear friends! We have a superstar at the top of the mountain, and his name is the famous Sergio Agüero. With 4.66 million followers, this former Manchester City and Barcelona striker is the most-followed celebrity on Twitch.

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Despite announcing his retirement from football at 33 due to a heart condition, Sergio remains active on his Twitch account. In fact, he has created a new persona for himself under the username ‘SLAKUN10’ and has amassed a remarkable 17.5 million views across 23 game streams. His skill and charm are unparalleled as he graces us with his presence on the virtual playing fields of FIFA, VALROANT, and even Grand Theft Auto.

2. Neymar Jr.

Get ready to hear about another incredible footballer who has captured the hearts of millions! It’s none other than Neymar Jr., ranking in the second spot. This Paris Saint-Germain forward has managed to amass a whopping 2.13 million followers on Twitch and a staggering 3.7 million views across his nine-game streams.

Brazilian soccer player Neymar Jr. Credit: Michael Reaves/Getty Images

While juggling his duties for PSG and the Brazil national team, Neymar Jr. never fails to keep his fans entertained by streaming his favorite game – Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

3. Lando Norris

Prepare to rev your engines and brace yourself for this thrilling announcement! The daring and dashing McLaren driver, Lando Norris, has raced his way into third place on the social media leaderboard with a whopping 1.36 million followers.

In fact, he’s left the top two in the dust, gaining more viewers than them combined!

Belgian-British racing driver Lando Norris. Credit: Motorsport.com

And if you thought Lando was just a skilled driver, think again. This multi-talented superstar is also a ‘TEMPORARAYAYRLY FULL TIME STREAMER,’ who has amassed an impressive 21.9 million views through 51 game streams. Not content with just that, he has even founded his own eSports and content creator team, Quadrant. So buckle up and get ready to join the action-packed world of Lando Norris!

4. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

In fourth place, we have powerhouse politician Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, popularly known as ‘AOC’ on Twitch. With one million followers, she has been representing the 14th congressional district of New York since 2019.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Credit: Crain’s New York Business

AOC took the gaming world by storm in March 2020 when she joined Twitch. Her most-streamed game is the viral sensation Among Us.

Fun fact: During her very first stream, AOC encouraged her fans to check out ‘I Will Vote,’ a website dedicated to helping people establish a solid voting plan. How’s that for some political savvy and gaming skills, eh?

5. T-Pain

Now, let’s talk about the fifth spot, my gaming pal! It belongs to none other than the chart-topping hip-hop sensation T-Pain.

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T-Pain. Credit: HipHop-N-More

With 898,536 followers and a whopping 5.84 million views across 111 game streams, T-Pain has proven himself a gaming force to be reckoned with.

And hold your breath; he’s also the CEO of Nappy Boy Gaming! From Call of Duty: Warzone to Forza Horizon 5, T-Pain has dabbled in various games, leaving his fans spellbound with his gaming prowess.

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T-Pain’s Twitch channel, Nappy Boy Gaming. Credit: Twitch

6. Post Malone

Post Malone, the sensational singer behind the hit track ‘Circles,’ is holding steady at the sixth spot. He has an incredible 825,241 followers and 1.3 million views on his streams.

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Post Malone. Credit: Getty Images

Interesting fact: Malone’s favorite game is Apex Legends!

7. Andy Milonakis

Meanwhile, coming in at seventh place is the one and only Andy Milonakis, famed for his hilarious sketches on MTV’s ‘The Andy Milonakis Show.’

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Andy Milonakis, Credit: Matt Petit/Disney XD via Getty Images

With 649,324 followers and an impressive 25 million views on his streams, he’s the second most-watched celebrity on the platform.

8. Charles Leclerc

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! The talented Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc takes the eighth spot with a fan base of 606,887 million followers.

Charles Leclerc. Credit: Motorsport.com

This Monégasque speedster loves dominating the racetrack in F1 2019 and enjoys the thrill of Call of Duty: Warzone.

9. Logic

At the number nine spot, we have American rapper Logic, who made history by becoming the first musician to sign an exclusive streaming deal with Twitch.

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American rapper Logic. Credit: James Atoa/UPI

With a seven-figure contract in hand, he’s already gained a loyal following of 551,976 fans and racked up an impressive 5.4 million views. Can you believe the talent on this platform?!

10. Deadmau5

Ladies and gentlemen, making a grand entrance to the coveted number ten spot on the charts, we have the electrifying Deadmau5! This EDM superstar has taken the world by storm with a whopping 525,355 followers and a mind-boggling 14.7 million views. But there is one thing that will blow your mind – his go-to game of choice is the thrilling PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS!

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Deadmau5. Credit: Getty Images

Hailing from the great white north, this Canadian music producer has been a mainstay in the Twitch community since 2014. He captures audiences with his musical talent and infectious personality.

But did you know that Deadmau5’s love for gaming runs deep? He’s not only a pro at playing but has also made unforgettable appearances in iconic video games like DJ Hero 2 and Goat Simulator! Talk about a true jack of all trades!

Notable Figures Not Included In The Rankings

We’ve got some juicy deets about Twitch accounts you can’t miss! While our list is jam-packed with amazing creators, a few honorable mentions didn’t quite make the cut. For example, did you know there’s a Twitch account that streams old episodes of Bob Ross’ ‘Joy of Painting’ to 2.1 million followers? That’s right; it’s third on the list! However, because Twitch created it, it was not included in the rankings.

And let’s not forget about music legends Soulja Boy and Snoop Dogg, who once had impressive followings of 831,818 and 822,828, respectively. Unfortunately, their Twitch accounts are no longer available, so they couldn’t be included on the list.

Statement From Solitaired’s Spokesperson Regarding Recent Findings

A spokesperson for Solitaired commented on the findings: “Twitch is a unique platform as it is solely dedicated to live-streaming and offers a real-time interactive chat experience. This level of interaction through each live stream is how popular Twitch streamers have managed to build up highly engaged audiences, so it’s great to see such a wide range of celebrities from different backgrounds creating accounts to engage with their fans. It’s interesting to note the range of celebrities, even just in the top ten most followed, from footballers, musicians to politicians; it’s amazing to see how welcoming the Twitch community is to a diverse range of streamers.”

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T-Pain Performs Unreleased Remix to Jay-Z’s “Death Of Auto-Tune”

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T-Pain hosts Music Fesival in Milwaukee as he debuts remix to Jay-Z D.O.A.

T-Pain ended his “Road to Wisconsin Tour” this past Saturday with the inaugural Wiscansin Festival in Milwaukee. At the festival, he performed a remix to “Death Of Auto-Tune”, which was a response to Jay-Z’s 2009 single.

Back in August of 2021, Complex reported that Pain felt attacked by Jay upon his 2009 release of “Death Of Auto-Tune.” The song was known to degrade artists who used this advanced voice-changing software. In the song HOV raps, “You n***as singin’ too much/Get back to rap, you T-Painin’ too much.”

The debut of D.O.A. Remix in the Wiscansin Music Festival.

In an interview with co-hosts N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN from Drink Champs, pain stated he wrote the “Death of Auto-Tune” remix last year. He added the song will be the introduction to his upcoming album. On stage at the festival in Milwaukee, he raps,

“They tried to get rid of me, now their knees hurt. Shook! Who say they tryna brawl with Tylenol? You know you missed me, you ain’t fucking with them guys at all. Foot in the dope crack, they say they need mo’ crack. They asking for pain relief so I guess the boy’s back.”

T-Pain also said he made the track in Vegas after being criticized by Jay-Z fans. He admitted the criticism got so bad that he ended the show early and tried to drink himself to death.

“I made the record after I did a show in Vegas and everybody in the crowd was like, ‘JAY-Z killed you, bro!’ I was like, ‘All right, I’m never doing shows again!’ And it’s all, like, bros, it’s all white boys with their shirts off and shit. ‘JAY-Z, it’s the Roc, bro. Fuck you, bro!… I ended the show early and then I just tried to drink myself to death, I was just ready to go man. I went in the studio and started recording the record.”

June 11th, T-Pain Day!

Last November, FM Hip Hop reported that the rapper was also accused by Usher for ruining music. Despite what other rappers believe, T-Pain remains a legend and continues to strive as he was also honored with his own day in the state of Wisconsin during the festival. Kalan Haywood, a state representative, brought tears to the artists eyes as she honored him with a proclamation recognizing June 11 as “T-Pain Day.”

 

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Buddy Reveals The Tracklist For His New Album ‘Superghetto’

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Buddy is a Compton rapper that’s been in the industry for a few years & is releasing his first album in 4 years titled Superghetto tomorrow (March 25th). With the release coming very soon, he shared the 10-song tracklist for the project on Instagram. “Superghetto” has a strong supporting cast of R&B features including T-Pain, Tinashe, Blxst & Ari Lennox. This is an exciting group of collaborators that either already worked well alongside Buddy and/or make sense stylistically. Check out the tracklist & Buddy’s original Instagram here.

Buddy Speaks On Recording This Album

With it being 4 years between projects, there’s probably tons of insight fans would love to know about his process of recording this album. In a recent interview with “Home Grown Radio”, Buddy shared, “I just was trying to make songs that I liked. I ain’t never really have a goal of what type of song I’m trying to make, I just want to hear the beats.” Furthermore, he then added, “I don’t really produce like that. I can make beats, you know, I’m just lazy, that shit’s tedious. I’m a perfectionist, I don’t feel like my album is done, but we about to put it out.”

 

Expectations Based On His Last Album

His last album Harlan & Alondra, released with RCA, was met with critical acclaim from various outlets. “Pitchfork’s” writer Briana Younger said this about the 2018 album, “Buddy emerges as one of the region’s most versatile artists. Like a bluesman who still believes things get better, he offsets their often weighty revelations masked in revelry with something that feels more soothing.” With that in mind, it’s safe to say that fans should expect this one to at least be similar in quality. Are you excited for Buddy & his new album Superghetto dropping tonight? Read more of FM Hip-Hop’s featured articles today.

 

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Denzel Curry’s Album ‘Melt My Eyez, See Your Future’ Has A Range Of Artists

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Denzel Curry has revealed the tracklist for his upcoming album Melt My Eyez, See Your Future. The 27-year-old rapper took to Instagram on Thursday to unveil the project’s cover art and release date, March 25. The tracklist boasts some interesting collaborations, with T-Pain, JID, 6LACK, and Rico Nasty appearances. Robert Glasper, slowthai, Saul Williams, 454 and Bridget Perez also feature. His album will contain 14 tracks.

Denzel Curry has released two singles from the album so far: “Walkin” and the slowthai feature “Zatoichi”, named after the classic samurai series.

The album will be Denzel Curry’s fifth project, following up 2019’s ZUU, with features from Rick Ross and Tay Keith. ZUU debuted at No. 32 on the Billboard 200 to crack the top 20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

In February 2020, Curry teamed up with Kenny Beats for the collaborative project Unlocked. The song came together in just three days. A 24-minute short film accompanied the album. Remix album, Unlocked 1.5 dropped 13 months later.

Unlocked 1.5 is produced by The Alchemist, Jay Versace, and Charlie Heat. The project also featured cameos from Joey Bada$$, Benny The Butcher and Smino.

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Denzel Curry performs onstage during Day 2 of 2019 Boston Calling Music Festival on May 25, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Boston Calling)

Denzel Curry Speaks on Melt My Eyez

In a recent interview, Denzel Curry discussed Melt My Eyez, letting his fans know the type of sound they would be getting.

“This time, you don’t get a personality, you don’t get a Zeltron or a Raven Miyagi or Aquarius’killa. Ultimately, this album is about me, Denzel Curry. No alter egos, no nothing. Just Denzel Curry,” he said.

Moreover, after the release of Melt My Eyez, Denzel Curry will go on a world tour supported by new artists Kenny mason, Mike Dimes, redveil, and PlayThatBoiZay. However, The North American portion kicks off in Denver on April 1 and concludes in Phoenix, Arizona, on July 1. Stops will also be made in Atlanta, Miami, and Houston.

That will intertwine with the European segment of the tour, beginning in Glasgow, Scotland, on April 29 and finishing in Warsaw, Poland, on June 2.

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Denzel Curry Teases New Album ‘Melt My Eyez See Your Future’

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Denzel Curry releases new visual for "Walkin"

Denzel Curry will be releasing his new album Melt My Eyez See Your Future later this year.

On Wednesday, January 5th, Denzel announced a new trailer for the album that was released that same day.

This short clip features calming guitar strums alongside more beautiful instrumentation as the clip goes on. Denzel is in the western-themed video walking through a hilly desert. He can be seen where attire that’s very fitting of this old-west aesthetic and a cool new hairstyle. It’ll be exciting to see how it all plays into this new album and its insightful title. Check out the full trailer below:

Features On Denzel’s New Album

Even though we still don’t have an official release date yet, it’s still exciting knowing that Denzel Curry will be releasing his new album Melt My Eyez See Your Future this year. The trailer above does at least reveal what features and collaborations we can expect from the Florida rapper’s upcoming release. At the end of the clip, we can see all the names listed in the end credits.

Notable artists include T-Pain, Thundercat, Rico Nasty, 6LACK, J.I.D., slowthai, Robert Glasper, Kenny Beats & JPEGMAFIA. Many of these artists are people he’s worked with on music in the past, but names like T-Pain and Thundercat stand out & should be interesting features for the album.

Denzel Curry Teases 'Melt My Eyez See Your Future'
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Expectations For Melt My Eyez See Your Future

First, I think I speak for many when I say that this does have the potential to be his best album to date. Additionally, there will probably be a lot of topics discussed and updates on his life since the pandemic started shortly after his last release. Denzel is an amazing lyricist & has a great ear for beats, but I’m mainly focused on what subjects will appear on Melt My Eyez See Your Future. The title itself sounds pretty deep and can be interpreted in many ways. Also, the trailer’s mysterious western aesthetic raises a lot of questions itself too.

Are you excited about this new Denzel Curry album? Read more of FM Hip-Hop’s featured articles today.

 

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Alabama Hangout Festival Returns With Lil Yachty and Doja Cat

Alabama Hangout Festival returns in 2022. The event didn’t occur for the past two years due to COVID restrictions.

The prominent festival guests include Doja Cat, Post Malone, and Megan Thee Stallion. Other lineup members are Lil Yachty, Flo Milli, T-Pain, and many more.

Alabama Hangout Festival

The three-day event is happening between May 20-22 on Alabama’s Gulf Shores. Along with performances, other amenities and activities also include beach volleyball, roller-skating, and a disco rink.

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“Hangout is a three-day festival on the white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, AL,” the event’s website says. “It’s a place to gather your group of friends, throw on your favorite bathing suit, and hit the beach for some sun, fun, and a great time.”

Below are also the festival’s general rules:

  • All ages welcome. 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult over 21.
  • Children aged 5 and under can enter for free with parents or guardians. No more than 2 children per supervisor.
  • The show will take place in any weather conditions.
  • Lineup and schedule can change.
  • You can enter and exit three times throughout the festival.

The event’s promoters also took care of the COVID precautions. The event requires masks or vaccination. However, Alabama’s Hangout Festival website still admits that “there is no guarantee, express or implied, that those attending the festival will not be exposed to COVID-19.”

The partners of the event include Malibu, Corona, and Monster. Skincare products also somehow ended up on the sponsors’ list.

Astroworld Festival Disaster

Across the Gulf, more details of Astroworld festival stampede come to light. Apparently, guards did not have to go through training or even get a driver’s license for the role.

Robin Roberts from Good Morning America also claimed that “the Houston police chief met with Travis.” Moreover, security’s concerns about safety began even before the show.

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T-Pain Claims Usher Lied About Hashing It Out After His Autotune Remarks

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T-Pain revealed that he never met up with Usher or reconciled after the ‘No Limit’ singer made some very cruel remarks on T-pain’s use of autotune. Mr. Pain is credited with the popularization of the use of autotune, creating his own distinctive sound. He appeared as a guest on This is Pop where he discussed his battle with depression, spanning four years due to the comments. 

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T-Pain’s Shocking Revelation

“Usher was my friend,” T-Pain narrated in the tv-show. “I really respect Usher. And he was like, ‘Man. I’m gonna tell you something, man. You kinda f*cked up music.'” At first, he thought Mr. Usher was joking but quickly realized that it was indeed serious. “I didn’t understand,” T-Pain narrated. “I thought he was joking at first, but then he was like, ‘Yeah man you really f*cked up music for real singers.'”

Mr. Pain appeared as a guest on The Angie Martinez Show where he had a lengthy conversation with the hostess. 

When Ms. Martinez inquired if he ever met up with Usher, T-Pain was quick to shut down the rumors. He claims it never happened.  “So I hit Usher after the interview came out, and I was like, ‘Yo, I’m sure you saw what’s going on,’ and then all he texted me back was ‘Let’s not text, let’s talk. Though he never followed up, he later released a statement claiming they had cleared the air over the issue. It’s all love though on T-Pain’s end as he has no hard feelings against the ‘Bad Habits’ hitmaker.

Fans took to social media to voice their outrage over the singer’s behavior.

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T Pain (Nappy Boy) Set’s the Record Straight

T-Pain (Nappy Boy) informs a critic that he is clueless and takes him to school.

T-Pain  A.K.A Nappy Boy has been in the news a lot lately. He recently went ham on a lot of todays’ artists on his podcast. While his rant was undoubtedly entertaining to a lot of listeners, he was not amused. And, for sure, there were those viewers who were a bit put off by Pain’s commentary. Let’s be honest; not everyone is going to like what you have to say. And one fan responded to the rant with some scathing sentiments, claiming that Nappy Boy was just a hater. And not only that, but that the hate stemmed from Pain’s lack of success (hits).

 Pain (Nappy Boy) was not going to let that slide.

T-Pain was quick to set the record straight in a tweet. He schooled the critic with a list of his successes. “Got 2 legit Grammies in the last 3 years and got a song out [right now] that’s top 15 on the radio in the U.S.” Nappy Boy keeps it real about his, and he is not letting anybody dim his shine.

Pain has gotten a lot of flack.

2021 Netflix Series “This Is Pop” has a segment in which Pain is a featured artist. In his segment T- Pain reflects on his rise and success in the industry. He recounts the unrelenting flack he received for his use of autotune. So the type of response T-Pain received from this critic was nothing new. Pain just kept it real, point, blank, period.

Pain’s got a legitimate point.

While he was heated, his argument was not irrelevant, and many wholeheartedly agree with Pain’s assessment. According to a source, Dre was one of those people in agreement.

“I’m here laughing my f—–n a– off, but he’s right. I know and feel exactly what you’re saying.”

Whether people agree or not is not relevant here. What is relevant is that people should have their facts together before coming from someone.

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For an inside look at T-Pain and his battle with depression, check out our retrospective article.

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“I’m in Love with a Stripper” T-Pain Song Started as a Joke

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“I’m in Love With a Stripper” a Joke, Says T-Pain

T-Pain’s big hit from 2005, “I’m in Love with a Stripper”, started as a joke. In a recent episode of Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson, T-Pain made the revelation. The singer said, “My homeboy was tryna save strippers in the club. The song was a joke. I was literally making fun of him.”

The joke paid off. Known as one of T-Pain’s biggest hits, “I’m in Love With a Stripper” climbed to number 5 in the Billboard Hot 100. It’s the song that put T-Pain on the map and made him a household name.

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T-Pain Can Thank Big Boi

He also revealed that he recorded the song because Big Boi liked it. In the interview with Tyson, Pain said, “We was just in the studio f*cking around and Big Boi saying it was dope and I said, yep.”

The song was a part of T-Pain’s first solo album, Rappa Ternt Sanga. The Nappy Boy first gained notoriety earlier in 2005 with the release of “I’m Sprung,” which was his first song to hit the Billboard Hot 100. However, “I’m in Love With a Stripper” is still one of his most recognizable hits.

T-Pain is One of the Greats

It goes to show that inspiration can come from anywhere. Hats off to T-Pain for listening to Big Boi and creating a famous club banger from it. So, the fact that T-Pain can turn a joke between friends into a smash hit speaks volumes of his musical talent. Pain has created many hits, and we still hear them in the club today. But, above all, it’s probably the first time that a musician made money from a strip club.

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#CherryJuice: T-Pain Catches Heat for Co-Signing Snitching

T-Pain Co-Signs Snitching and Speaks on Soulja Boy and Jordyn Woods

T-Pain pulled up for an interview on Big Boy’s Neighborhood. The King of Auto-Tune dropped many gems, but his thoughts on the 6ix9ine situation went viral. He said would snitch so hard if he was in his shoes. Then he would ask when does the street code override your family. This sparked debates and to some people outrage.  Believe it or not, everyone isn’t living by that code and T-Pain isn’t a street guy.

T-Pain On Soulja Boy and Jordyn Woods

He calls Big Draco “A Great”, but would like to see new music out to back it up. T-Pain, who is a gamer, said that the Soulja Boy Console has to do more for it to get support. Saying to support it because it is Black-owned isn’t enough. The King of Auto-Tune spoke on the Kardashians vs Jordyn Woods. He would say that this is something they always do to other people. T-Pain would joke on how if a Kardashian kid tried to make a family tree they would find out that their uncles would be their cousins.

Artists React To T-Pain’s Stance on Snitching

T-Pain got reactions from artists. Mysonne gave a 9-minute video response to T-Pain. Gillie Da Kid went to social media to give his two cents. Fabolous and Snoop Dogg spoke out as well. I think the next few years are going to be interesting. People felt like T-Pain unqualified to speak on the streets. A lot of people felt like 6ix9ine wasn’t real but “Street” guys were still around him and using him as an influence. If 6ix9ine attempts a comeback and it is successful what are the people going to do.

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Gillie Da Kid Goes In on T-Pain: https://youtu.be/LQWnMzvbGac

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