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T-Pain’s Red Rocks Run Marks a Milestone in Hip-Hop History: Photos

T-Pain performed at Red Rocks with Waka Flocka Flame and Ying Yang Twins.
T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
His Red Rocks set included hits from every era of his career.

Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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T-Pain’s two-night run at Red Rocks was a triumphant celebration of his twenty-year career, blending nostalgia, innovation and pure party energy.

The sold-out crowd on October 29 danced and sang through a setlist packed with hits, deep cuts, and surprise moments. With dazzling visuals and booming bass, the amphitheater transformed into a club under the stars. T-Pain’s charisma and vocal prowess reminded fans why he’s a genre-defining icon. His four sold-out shows in under a year etched his name into Red Rocks history, making this night a landmark in live music.

See photos from the show below.

T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
T-Pain’s real name is Faheem Rashad Najm.

Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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A photo showing the Red Rocks crowd lit with phone flashlights.
Red Rocks crowd during T-Pain’s performance.

Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
He performed alongside Waka Flocka Flame, Ying Yang Twins, and Armani White.

Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
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T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
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A photo showing a concertgoer at Red Rocks during T-Pain's performance.
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Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
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Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
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T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
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T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
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T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
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T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
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Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
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T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
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T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
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T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
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T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
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Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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T-Pain performing on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
His Red Rocks set included hits from every era of his career.

Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Waka Flocka Flame performing live on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
Waka Flocka Flame opened for T-Pain at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.

Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

Ying Yang Twins performing live on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.
Ying Yang Twins performing live on stage at Red Rocks on Wednesday, October 29.

Photo Credit: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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