T-Pain

From his tangled dreads and streetwise fashion sense to his breathtaking harmonies and insightful lyrics, T-Pain is not your usual R&B singer, and fans all over the world are starting to take notice. We asked this former rapper and Tallahassee, Florida native to answer a few questions from our users, and he was happy to oblige.

1. Kay-P from Wolverhampton, England asked:
Who inspired you to join the music industry and who were your childhood heroes?

T-Pain: My Dad & Kevin The Caveman.

2. Yaz from Edmonton E-Town asked:
U look like a person that would be rapping. How do u feel singing and not rapping? Does it make u feel better when u sing?

T-Pain: Yes...It's all music.

3. Essence Daniels from Montgomery, Alabama asked:
Was "I'm Sprung" wrote for someone special... if yes, who?

T-Pain: Yes...my wife.

4. Krystal Lewis from Chicago, IL asked:
How long have you been in your marriage?

T-Pain: Three Years.

5. Deshawn Hardy from Detroit asked:
Was that your wife in ya "I'm Sprung" video?

T-Pain: No.

6. AJ Benavides from Frankfort, KY asked:
T-Pain, how long have you known Akon and are you two related?

T-Pain: Two Years. No, we are not related.

7. Terrell from NYC asked:
Were you really in love wit a stripper?

T-Pain: No...The song is about my friend's first experience at a strip club.

8. Jennifer Whitaker from Warsaw, IN asked:
Who are your favorite artists to listen to out there today?

T-Pain: Andre 3000, Cee Lo, Devin Da Dude.

9. Mya from Atlanta asked:
Which female artist would u like to work with?

T-Pain: Macy Gray, Tracy Chapman.

10. Alexis from Tampa, Fl asked:
What is your favorite sport?

T-Pain: LOL....Strip Poker.

11. Kesha from kinder asked:
When will you be making a video for "In Love Wit a Stripper"?

T-Pain: It's already done.

12. Tee-Tee from Tallahassee asked:
Do you ever plan on ever moving back to T-Town? (Tallahassee)

T-Pain: Yes!

T-Pain's album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, is available now in the ARTISTdirect Store.