T-Pain Says He Sold His Music Catalog for a Rumore...

T-Pain Says He Sold His Music Catalog for a Rumored $100 Million to Secure His Kids’ Futures

“I’m not leaving my kids’ future in the hands of the music industry at f—in’ all,” said T-Pain during a recent Twitch stream

T-Pain is opening up about why he sold his catalog.

The “I’m Sprung” musician sold his publishing catalog and select master rights to HarbourView Equity Partners for a rumored $100 million in February 2025. In a recent Twitch stream, T-Pain explained his reasoning behind the business move.

The Grammy winner, whose real name is Faheem Rashad Najm, recalled selling his catalog and said people questioned his decision at the time, thinking that maintaining ownership would allow him to make money off his music indefinitely. He explained why the sale gave him a better sense of financial security.

T-Pain in Las Vegas in June 2026.Christian Petersen/Getty

“Let me tell you something,” began T-Pain, 41. “When streaming started, nobody told us, or nobody came to any artist and said, ‘Hey, we’re about to put your s— on streaming platforms. How much do you want your music to cost?’ Suddenly, out of nowhere and without anybody’s consent, all of our music went from a dollar a song to 0.003 cents per play. Nobody asked us s—.”

“Now imagine that that gets lower and lower as life goes on. My catalog is worth less and less and less and less without any kind of consent from me, without anybody asking me if that’s what I want to charge for my music,” added the “Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin’)” hitmaker. “You think I want to leave that to my kids?”

T-Pain, who shares daughter Lyriq and sons Muziq and Kaydnz with wife Amber Najm, continued, “Out of all this s— that I’ve told y’all that’s happened to me in this f—in’ industry, you think I’mma leave my kids’ life and their future in the hands of the music industry? You got me f—ed up. I’ve got to figure something out.”

The star further explained, “I’m not leaving my kids’ future in the hands of the music industry at f—in’ all. I know exactly what I want. I know exactly how much I want right now. I know exactly what I would need to live out the rest of my life, and if I get that and I’m satisfied with that and I’m content, I’m not looking for more.”

T-Pain’s sale to HarbourView Equity was announced in February 2025. At the time, the performer said in a statement, “I’m excited for this next chapter and to partner with HarbourView Equity as they help preserve the legacy of my music.”

He added at the time, “This catalog represents years of hard work, creativity, and unforgettable moments, and I’m grateful to see it continue to reach new heights. I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon.”

HarbourView Founder and CEO Sherrese Clarke expressed excitement about the sale in a statement at the time and noted, “His visionary artistry and innovative spirit have left an indelible mark on modern music, and we can’t wait to collaborate and amplify his incredible legacy even further.”