Tallahassee celebrated its famous son with a celebration to remember that began with a street dedication, a key to the city and a concert with more than 4,000 fans screaming T-Pain’s songs into the dark night at Cascades Park.
Just before T-Pain appeared on the Adderley Amphitheater, the crowd heard his signature voice belt out “Tallahassee love” and images of the Florida capitol building and scenes around the city were projected from the stage.
He thanked those who came out and all those involved with the day-long celebration in his honor.
“Everything that went on today was just a dream come true,” said T-Pain, from the stage.
T-Pain, whose real name is Faheem Najm, put on a high-energy, high-production show filled with his top songs and collaborations spanning a near 20-year career in the music industry. From club bangers to ballads, T-Pain performed songs like “The Good Life” and “Bartender.”
He was home, finally, to put on the show he’d always wanted. The 40-year-old married father of three offered a mix of levity with his widely known humor and a sermon of sorts to encourage more unity and collaboration to lift local artists. He told the crowd to be different and, most of all, be themselves.