T-Pain Reveals Why He Would Not Do The Super Bowl Halftime Show

T-Pain, a two-time Grammy winner known for hits like “Buy U A Drank” and “Bartender,” could be a standout artist for a Super Bowl halftime show.

He recently revealed on the Club Shay Shay podcast that he would not want to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show due to the pressure of condensing 20 years of hit records into a 15-minute performance.

The NFL does not pay artists for their Super Bowl performances, and some artists may end up losing money if production costs exceed their demands.

Despite the potential financial benefits and brand expansion a Super Bowl performance could bring, T-Pain is hesitant due to the pressure and scrutiny that come with the high-profile event.

While T-Pain has declined the opportunity for this season’s Super Bowl halftime show, there is always the possibility for him to headline in the future.

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“It’s too much pressure. Cause you got to think, it’s a great honor, an amazing honor, but you got to think of me trying to squeeze 20 years of absolute hit records in 15 minutes.” – @TPAIN pic.twitter.com/qiz9aWz9wR

— Club Shay Shay (@ClubShayShay) November 30, 2025