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Newsweek
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
T-Pain's Cryptic Message Concerns Fans
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. T-Pain's cryptic message concerned fans prior to the rapper announcing his upcoming tour. Newsweek reached out to T-Pain's representative via email for comment. The Context T-Pain—whose real name is Faheem Rashad Najm—rose to fame following the release of his 2005 album Rappa Ternt Sanga, which featured hits like "I'm Sprung" and "I'm N Luv (Wit a Stripper)." The 40-year-old's other popular songs include: "Bartender," "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" and "Low." T-Pain performs during the 2025 Boston Calling Music Festival at the Harvard Athletic Complex on May 23, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. T-Pain performs during the 2025 Boston Calling Music Festival at the Harvard Athletic Complex on May 23, 2025 in Boston, To Know On Monday, T-Pain took to X, formerly Twitter, to share a mysterious note that worried many of his 1.3 million followers. "I gave you all everything for 20 years. I'm grateful to each of you for making this such a great ride," he wrote. "Right now I just need some time to think about what's next and what's best for me." At the time of publication, his post racked up more than 2.4 million views, 65,000 likes and 1,100 comments. I gave you all everything for 20 years. I'm grateful to each of you for making this such a great ride. Right now I just need some time to think about what's next and what's best for me ✌🏿 — T-Pain (@TPAIN) June 2, 2025 On Tuesday, T-Pain announced he would be going on tour. "If I learned one thing in the last 20 years, it's that music doesn't live on charts. It lives in people. And this isn't a tour, it's a thank you to everyone that was there in 2005 and to everyone who's just catching the wave," he wrote on X. "The TP20 Tour: Celebrating the last 20 years of T-Pain and the NEXT 20 years that nobody is ready for." Currently, his post has 72,700 views, 3,100 likes, 71 comments and is quickly rising. What People Are Saying Following T-Pain's initial cryptic post, fans flooded the comments with fears he was going to retire. X user @MikeBeLike wrote in a note with over 117,300 views and 2,100 likes: "YOU BETTER NOT BE RETIRING." @SomaKazima said in a message with 58,500 view and over 360 likes: "Don't you dare leave us!" Others, meanwhile, thought maybe T-Pain would be sharing big news, like a Super Bowl performance. @TheGunzShow wrote in a reply with 11,600 views and 36 likes: "Super Bowl halftime show imminent." @OutputRiff stated: "Is this step 1 in your Super Bowl arc? I want a T-Pain Super Bowl yesterday!" Underneath T-Pain's tour announcement, fans shared their excitement. Axe body spray noted: "we WILL be there." @thesaraloretta replied: "LETS GOOOOOOOO." @Willifresco praised: "Incredible rollout promo." What Happens Next Tickets for T-Pain's tour will be available to purchase beginning on Friday.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rage Against the Machine guitarist rips Trump over president's feud with Bruce Springsteen in fiery rant
Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello had some choice words for President Donald Trump at a concert on Sunday. Rolling Stone reported that during his performance at the Boston Calling Music Festival, the famous musician unloaded on Trump in response to the president's recent spat with classic rock legend Bruce Springsteen. "Bruce is going after Trump because Bruce, his whole life, he's been about truth, justice, democracy, equality," Morello said onstage, adding, "And Trump is mad at him because Bruce draws a bigger audience. F---that guy." Flashback: Bruce Springsteen Endorses Kamala Harris The feud between Trump and Springsteen began nearly two weeks ago when the artist accused the president of treason during a concert in Manchester, England. "The mighty E Street Band is here tonight to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock and roll in dangerous times. In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about, that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent and treasonous administration," Springsteen said, drawing applause from his audience. Read On The Fox News App Tesla Doxxing Attacks Wrongly Target Nonowners Across America Two days later, Trump slammed Springsteen in a Truth Social post, stating, "I see that Highly Overrated Bruce Springsteen goes to a Foreign Country to speak badly about the President of the United States. Never liked him, never liked his music, or his Radical Left Politics and, importantly, he's not a talented guy — Just a pushy, obnoxious JERK, who fervently supported Crooked Joe Biden, a mentally incompetent FOOL, and our WORST EVER President, who came close to destroying our Country." The background for Morello's performance last weekend also included a giant "F--- Trump" sign surrounded by several other smaller ones featuring the same words. The background art also referred to Trump as "HATER IN CHIEF." There was also an image that appeared to have Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin's faces morphed together into one person. During his set, Morello introduced his cover of Woody Guthrie's song "This Land Is Your Land" with an anti-authoritarian, anti-billionaire message seemingly aimed at the commander-in-chief. Click Here For More Coverage Of Media And Culture "It's a beautiful song, but they censored out all the verses that explain what the song is really about. This is a revolutionary anthem. Woody Guthrie knew that music could be… an uplifting, unifying, transcendent thing; a defensive shield, and a weapon for change. Authoritarians and billionaires think this country belongs to them. Woody Guthrie knew that this land is yours," he said. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for article source: Rage Against the Machine guitarist rips Trump over president's feud with Bruce Springsteen in fiery rant
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rocker Rages Against Trump for Attacking Bruce Springsteen
Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello used his Boston Calling Music Festival set to slam Donald Trump amid the president's ongoing beef with Bruce Springsteen, telling the crowd 'F--- that guy,' as he performed in front of a 'F--- Trump' backdrop, reports The hyper-political guitarist told the crowd Monday that Trump was only 'mad' at Springsteen because the rock icon 'draws a bigger audience.' Springsteen and Trump have been in a back-and-forth that began when the rocker called out the president for 'persecuting people for their right to free speech and voicing their dissent' and 'taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers,' among other things. Trump responded with several long-winded rants of his own, calling Springsteen a 'dried up prune' and threatening a 'major' investigation into whether Springsteen, Beyoncé, and others were paid to make appearances at Kamala Harris' fundraisers. He later posted a doctored video of himself hitting Springsteen with a golf ball. Springsteen hasn't backed down from the fight, continuing to rant against Trump during his 'The Land of Hopes and Dreams' tour and then releasing an EP with his most scathing anti-Trump remarks, cementing his disdain for the president into music history. Morello backed his fellow rocker in the ongoing beef on Monday. 'Bruce is going after Trump because Bruce, his whole life, he's been about truth, justice, democracy, equality,' he said during his Boston Calling set, before adding, 'F--- that guy,' per To make it more clear, Morello debuted a backdrop adorned with 'F--- Trump' paraphernalia as he began his 2021 track, 'Let's Get the Party Started.' He later displayed a 'F--- I.C.E.' sticker on the back of his guitar. Morello also used part of his hour-long set to shout out Harvard University, his alma mater, in its legal battle with the president, as he praised the institution for offering a free course on 'basic U.S. government, understanding the Constitution, and how to recognize a dictatorship takeover of your country.' Morello's sharp rebukes of Trump come after Neil Young jumped into the fray to defend Springsteen, telling Trump, 'STOP THINKING ABOUT WHAT ROCKERS ARE SAYING. Think about saving America from the mess you made.' He added, 'I am not scared of you. Neither are the rest of us.'
Newsweek
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Tom Morello Mocks Trump's Crowd Sizes While Defending Bruce Springsteen
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello raged against Donald Trump on Sunday, hitting back at the president for criticizing music legend Bruce Springsteen. Newsweek has reached out to the White House seeking comment. Why It Matters Trump is a prolific social media user and many of his posts are targeted at his critics. When they or their supporters have hit back, it has often resulted in a public slanging match between the president and certain celebrities, whether across social media or in real-life arenas. Tensions between Springsteen and Trump started when the rocker denounced the administration in the opening remarks of his tour in Manchester on Wednesday night, resulting in the president lashing out in response. Tom Morello performs during the Boston Calling Music Festival at Harvard Athletic Complex on May 25, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. Tom Morello performs during the Boston Calling Music Festival at Harvard Athletic Complex on May 25, 2025 in Boston, Boston Calling What To Know Morello unleashed a diatribe against Trump during his performance at the Boston Calling music festival over the weekend, defending Springsteen after the latter drew the president's wrath recently. The artist suggested Trump's issue with Springsteen stemmed from jealousy over the crowd size The Boss could attract, according to Rolling Stone. Earlier this month, Springsteen branded Trump an "unfit president" who was in charge of "a rogue government" that was "corrupt, incompetent and treasonous" in front of a British crowd during his Land of Hope and Dreams Tour. Trump swiftly fired back with a post on Truth Social on May 16. "I see that Highly Overrated Bruce Springsteen goes to a Foreign Country to speak badly about the President of the United States," he began. "Never liked him, never liked his music, or his Radical Left Politics and, importantly, he's not a talented guy—Just a pushy, obnoxious JERK, who fervently supported Crooked Joe Biden, a mentally incompetent FOOL, and our WORST EVER President, who came close to destroying our dried out 'prune' of a rocker (his skin is all atrophied!) ought to KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country, that's just 'standard fare.' Then we'll all see how it goes for him!" It wasn't long before other musicians leaped to Springsteen's defense. Neil Young said he agreed with "Bruce and thousands of musicians" that Trump was "ruining America," while Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder said Springsteen was "a true American" and urged Trump to "wake up!" Trump has called for a "major investigation" into celebrities who aided Kamala Harris' 2024 election campaign, including Bruce Springsteen, saying their appearances were potentially illegal contributions. The 75-year-old musician has previously endorsed Democratic candidates including former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden and ahead of the 2024 presidential election described Trump as the "most dangerous candidate for president" in his lifetime. What People Are Saying Rage Against the Machine star Tom Morello told the Boston Calling crowd, according to Rolling Stone : "Bruce is going after Trump because Bruce, his whole life, he's been about truth, justice, democracy, equality. And Trump is mad at him because Bruce draws a bigger audience. F*** that guy." The star also showed the audience that the words "F*** ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement]" were emblazoned across the back of his guitar. He then went on to say the Boston gig, complete with anti-Trump rhetoric, could be "the last big event before they throw us all in jail." Bruce Springsteen, speaking at a concert: "In my country, they're taking sadistic pleasure in the pain they inflict on loyal American workers. They're rolling back historic civil rights legislation that has led to a more just and plural society. They are abandoning our great allies and siding with dictators against those struggling for their freedom. They are defunding American universities that won't bow down to their ideological demands." What Happens Next Trump has not yet commented on Morello's outburst.
Boston Globe
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Boston Globe
Here's your day-by-day Boston Calling weather forecast
Friday Mostly cloudy skies prevail for the day. I can't rule out a glimpse of sunshine. Temperatures will be in the lower 50s as the gates open, warming to the mid- to upper 50s around 4 p.m. and falling back to near 50 as the festival wraps up. The chance for showers is small, but you might want to have a pocket umbrella just in case. The low pressure that will be dumping rain on New England Thursday will have moved out by the start of the holiday weekend. Boston Globe Advertisement Saturday Temperatures will climb into the mid-50s during the early part of the afternoon and top out within a few degrees of 60 mid- to late afternoon before falling back into the 50s during the evening. I don't think we'll see any shower activity of significance, and the wind will be light. Forecast high temperatures for Southern New England on Saturday. Boston Globe Sunday If you were picking which day to go to the festival based on the weather, this is the one to mark on your calendar. By noontime, we should be seeing a blend of clouds and sunshine and temperatures will already be near 60 degrees. During the afternoon, with readings in the lower to perhaps middle 60s, you'll even need the sunscreen. During the evening, readings will fall back into the upper 50s. Advertisement Overall, the weather for Boston Calling is going to be cooler than average, but the chances of rain are slim. Having a light jacket, especially in the evening, will make it more comfortable to be outside. Even with the cloud cover, sunscreen is a good idea. With the high sun angle, you can even get burned when you don't think you should be able to. The 7-day forecast outlook for the Boston area. Boston Globe High temperatures on Sunday are forecast to be warmer, in the high 60s. Boston Globe to the Boston Calling Music Festival.
