T-Pain Explodes on DJ Khaled in Viral Club Shay Shay Interview: “F**k DJ Khaled… Nobody Is Your Brother”

In a revealing episode of Club Shay Shay released on November 26, 2025, Grammy-winning artist T-Pain opened up to host Shannon Sharpe about the harsh realities of the music business, marking the 20th anniversary of his debut album, *Rappa Ternt Sang* (2005).

Prompted by Sharpe to share the most enduring lesson from his two-decade career, T-Pain delivered a stark indictment of superficial relationships in hip-hop, using his past collaboration with DJ Khaled as a prime example of unreciprocated loyalty.

"Nobody is your f***ing brother," T-Pain declared emphatically, his voice rising with frustration. "Everybody is your brother while they can use you." He elaborated that empty declarations of brotherhood often mask opportunistic partnerships, urging artists to prioritize transparent business dealings over emotional facades. "Tell me what the business is," he advised. "Say, 'We're gonna make some money, separate for a while, and I'll come back when I need you.' Cool. Don't hit me with the 'you my brother' stuff."

The conversation took a pointed turn when T-Pain singled out DJ Khaled, with whom he shared several chart-topping tracks in the late 2000s, including "I'm So Hood (Remix)," "Welcome to My Hood," "All I Do Is Win," and "Go Hard." T-Pain credited himself with helping propel Khaled's career to platinum success during that era but accused the producer of abandoning their bond once it no longer served his interests. Their professional ties frayed around 2013, coinciding with Khaled's increased collaborations with artists like Future—a shift that T-Pain previously described on *Drink Champs* in 2021 as a source of betrayal.

"F*** DJ Khaled and everybody [who's] done told me, 'I'm your brother.' Do not believe that s***!" T-Pain exclaimed, dismissing Khaled's savvy networking as emblematic of broader industry insincerity. Sharpe attempted to temper the moment with humor, warning that the comments could stir controversy, but T-Pain remained unapologetic, insisting the critique extended far beyond one individual. "It's not [just] a DJ Khaled thing—that's just the first person I can think of," he added, reflecting on the countless unreturned favors he's extended to peers over the years.