T-Pain Clears Up Retirement Rumors With TP20 Fall Tour Announcement
Fans of T-Pain were left speculating earlier this week after the chart-topping artist posted a cryptic video hinting at a major life change. The dramatic teaser sparked widespread rumors that the “I’m Sprung” hitmaker might be considering retirement from music.
However, T-Pain didn’t keep the mystery going for long. On Wednesday, June 4, he officially revealed that he will be hitting the road this fall for the TP20 Fall Tour—a nationwide celebration of his 20-year legacy in the music industry.
“This tour is not just a celebration, it’s a thank you to everyone that was there in 2005 and to everyone now who’s just catching onto the wave,” T-Pain shared in a press release. “It’s for the college kids that played my records at all those parties. For those same people that are now parents and are putting their kids on to what they loved so much back in those days. It’s every karaoke night, every beat drop, every ‘T-Pain saved this song’ comment, every scream when I hit that stage. This isn’t just my story, this is our story. Because music doesn’t live in charts. It lives in people. Come celebrate the 20 years of T-Pain we’ve all gone through and the next 20 years that nobody’s ready for.”
T-Pain’s career launched in 2005 with the release of “I’m Sprung,” a groundbreaking single that introduced audiences to his signature Auto-Tune-infused sound. The track quickly caught fire, earning him widespread attention and setting the stage for a string of hits that defined the late 2000s and early 2010s.
Songs like “Buy U A Drank,” “Can’t Believe It,” and his feature on Flo Rida’s “Low” became instant anthems, dominating radio and club playlists. T-Pain’s innovative use of Auto-Tune helped reshape the sound of Hip-Hop and R&B, influencing an entire generation of artists.
Over the course of his career, T-Pain has sold more than 50 million singles and racked up billions of streams across digital platforms. His impressive list of collaborators includes music heavyweights such as Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, and Kanye West. He initially signed with Akon’s Konvict Music label, which helped propel him into superstardom.
The TP20 Fall Tour announcement follows the buzz surrounding T-Pain’s viral performance at Coachella, which reignited fan excitement and even sparked a grassroots campaign to nominate him for a future NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show. The campaign underscores T-Pain’s lasting impact and his ability to connect with both longtime fans and new listeners.
Far from slowing down, T-Pain continues to create new music. In May, he released his latest single, “Before I Die,” adding to his ever-expanding discography.
With the TP20 Fall Tour, T-Pain is inviting fans to celebrate two decades of music, memories, and cultural influence. The upcoming tour promises to be a high-energy experience filled with nostalgia and fresh surprises—a testament to the enduring appeal of an artist who has never stopped evolving.
As T-Pain himself puts it: “This isn’t just my story, this is our story.”
