N.O.R.E. & DJ EFN are the Drink Champs. In this classic episode we chop it up with the legendary, T-Pain T-Pain drops gems as he gets real about his journey in the game, from breaking barriers with Auto-Tune to facing backlash in the industry. He opens up about the struggles, the hits, and how a convo with Usher shook him. It’s not just about the music—it’s about resilience, evolution, and staying true to yourself. Hear how T-Pain turned pain into power, proving the doubters wrong and rewriting the rules of the game. Whether you’re a fan or hustling for your own come-up, this one’s all about inspiration, truth, and owning your legacy. Make some noise for T-Pain!! 💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆 *This episode was originally released on August 6th, 2021* *Listen and subscribe at https://www.drinkchamps.com Timecodes: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:15 - T-Pain talks about his start in the music industry and the impact of Auto-Tune. 00:08:45 - Facing Backlash & Criticism 00:14:30 - T-Pain recalls the moment Usher told him he "ruined music" and how it affected him. 00:21:10 - T-Pain shares how he bounced back, learned resilience, and kept creating. 00:27:55 - Discussing his growth as an artist and how he’s shaped the future of music. 00:33:40 - T-Pain gives real talk for upcoming artists and dreamers chasing their goals. 00:40:15 - T-Pain shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from his career. 00:44:30 - A look at how T-Pain approaches working with other artists and creating hits. 00:49:20 - T-Pain talks about balancing fame with family life and staying grounded. 00:53:10 - Insight into what T-Pain is working on and his vision for the future. Follow Drink Champs: https://www.instagram.com/drinkchamps https://www.twitter.com/drinkchamps https://www.facebook.com/drinkchamps https://www.youtube.com/drinkchamps DJ EFN https://www.crazyhood.com https://www.instagram.com/whoscrazy https://www.twitter.com/djefn https://www.facebook.com/crazyhoodproductions N.O.R.E. https://www.instagram.com/therealnoreaga https://www.twitter.com/noreaga