T-Pain Net Worth (Money & Salary)

T-Pain’s Net Worth: What is it?

Known professionally as T-Pain, Faheem Rasheed Najm is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer with a net worth estimated at $10 million. He debuted in 2005 with the album “Rappa Ternt Sanga.” T-Pain has made a name for himself, particularly noted for his innovative use of Auto-Tune.

Background and Upbringing

Born on September 30, 1985, in Tallahassee, Florida, Faheem Rasheed Najm adopted the stage name T-Pain, which represents Tallahassee Pain, reflecting the struggles he faced during his youth. Although raised in a Muslim household, he does not practice the faith. His introduction to music began at the age of three when he spent time at the recording studio of a family friend who was a gospel jazz artist/producer. By the age of ten, he transformed his bedroom into a music studio furnished with a keyboard, a beat machine, and a four-track recorder. In 2004, he joined the rap group Nappy Headz and subsequently signed with Akon’s Konvict Muzik.

Professional Journey

T-Pain’s first album, “Rappa Ternt Sanga,” was released in 2005, achieving gold certification and peaking at #33 on the Billboard 200. In 2007, he followed up with “Epiphany,” which soared to #1 on both the Billboard 200 and US R&B charts. His 2008 album “Three Ringz” hit #1 on the US R&B chart and #4 on the Billboard 200. The album “Revolver,” released in 2011, reached #7 on the US R&B chart.

A collaboration with Lil Wayne titled “T-Wayne” was released on May 18, 2017, featuring eight tracks recorded in 2009, classified as “lost demos.” He also released “Oblivion” in the same year and has won two Grammy Awards in collaboration with Kanye West and Jamie Foxx.

In 2005, he established Nappy Boy Entertainment. T-Pain’s musical style prominently features Auto-Tune. Some of his notable singles include “I’m Sprung,” “I’m ‘n Luv (Wit a Stripper),” “Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin’),” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and US R&B charts, along with “Bartender.”

He has worked with numerous artists such as E-40, Birdman, Rick Ross, Bow Wow, R. Kelly, T.I., DJ Khaled, Trick Daddy, Plies, Baby Bash, Fabolous, Flo Rida, Jermaine Dupri, Chris Brown, Akon, Ace Hood, Twista, Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Sean Paul, Pitbull, Lil’ Kim, Wisin & Yandel, Nelly, 50 Cent, Benny Benassi, Wale, Meek Mill, Lil Jon, among others. Of his collaborations, Flo Rida’s “Low,” which achieved diamond certification from the RIAA, is one of the most successful.

On September 24, 2009, T-Pain and app developer Smule launched the app “I Am T-Pain,” enabling users to apply his Auto-Tune style in karaoke.

He had a role in the movie “Lottery Ticket” as a liquor store employee and played himself in “Furious 7.”

In the first season of the U.S. version of “The Masked Singer,” T-Pain emerged victorious while dressed as the Monster. His final performance featured “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan, succeeding against competitors like Donny Osmond and Gladys Knight to clinch the title.

His inaugural win was significant. That season, he performed various songs such as “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, “Stay With Me” by Sam Smith, “American Woman” by Lenny Kravitz, “I Don’t Want to Be” by Gavin Degraw, and “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen. Among the competitors that season were Osmond and Knight, along with NSYNC’s Joey Fatone, actress Rumer Willis, LaToya Jackson, Ricki Lake, Tori Spelling, Margaret Cho, Terry Bradshaw, Tommy Chong, and Antonio Brown.

On February 27, 2019, coinciding with his win on “The Masked Singer,” he surprise-released a new album titled “1UP” and announced a supporting U.S. tour.

So far, T-Pain has launched six albums: “Rappa Ternt Sanga” (2005), “Epiphany” (2007), “Thr33 Ringz” (2008), “Revolver” (2011), “Oblivion” (2017), and “1UP” (2019).

On March 14, 2019, he served as the host for the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

In 2023, he unveiled his seventh studio album called “On Top of the Covers.”

Personal Life

He wed Amber Najm in 2003, and they share three children together.

On March 27, 2009, T-Pain endured a golf cart accident. At the time, he was set to film a music video for Lil’ Kim’s song “Download.” This accident resulted in the loss of four teeth and various cuts and bruises, yet he returned to the stage for a performance just two days later.

Tragically, T-Pain’s niece Javona Glover was fatally stabbed at a Walgreens in Tallahassee, Florida, on August 30, 2016. In 2017, the suspect was found dead, presumed to have committed suicide.

An enthusiastic gamer, he frequently streams on Twitch.

T-Pain sports numerous tattoos, some of which reference internet memes or are internet-themed.

Real Estate

In 2019, T-Pain faced foreclosure on a property located in Palm Beach County, Florida. Deutsche Bank claimed he had not made mortgage payments since July 2016, reporting that he owed $83,061.86 along with interest. He initially acquired an $85,800 loan for the property in 2007.

In 2007, he purchased a residence in the Winfield on the River gated community for $1.32 million in Duluth, Georgia.