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It doesn’t take long to notice that T-Pain is not exactly “winning” in the style department. One look at his masks, top hats, and circus outfits makes us want to scratch our heads and scream, “what the fuck you wearing?!” As if his clothes weren't bad enough, the man loves to accessorize with mind-boggling chains that make us wonder if they’re actually real or just costume jewelry. And if the chains do cost more than his outfits, we feel sorry for him. Dude should've invested in real estate!
But we don't want to be too mean. It's T-Pain's 26th birthday today and some of his chains are kiiiinda awesome. And he released a new music video last night for "5 O'Clock" in which he says, "she'll be waitin' for me naked with one of my chains on." OK THEN! Check out our gallery of T-Pain's Most Ridiculous Chains.
Welcome to my hood
When: January 2011
Where: "Welcome to My Hood" Video Shoot
Complex Says: We've said all that we can about this particular chain already.
Kool aid
When: June 2010
Where: Hot 97 Summer Jam
Complex Says: He has the liquor bottle chains department covered, so obviously he needs mixers to go with it. And Kool-Aid goes with everything, right? Oh yeah!
mooninite
When: June 2008
Where: Hot 97 Summer Jam
Complex Says: Yes, a chain of a cartoon character is weird, but this one is awesome. Still ridiculous though! We're jealous of T-Pain's special relationship with Cartoon Network, so more power to him.
Konvict
When: Unknown
Where: Unknown
Complex Says: Before signing on with Young Money, T-Pain was signed with Akon’s Konvict Music. The only record label chain we co-sign is the Dipset chain.
Nappy boy
When: November 2008
Where: American Music Awards
Complex Says: What makes this chain ridiculous? Because the sales from the entire Nappy Boy’s roster of artists went to buying this chain.
Big Ass Chain
When: June 2009
Where: CMT Music Awards
Complex Says: With access to all these diamonds, you choose to make this?! Tell us it's cubic zirconia and maybe we'll live.
4Loko
When: June 2011
Where: Power 106 Powerhouse 2011
Complex Says: When you like the bartender, then you have to like all her horrible drinks, too. We at least hope this 4Loko chain came with free refills for life.
TPainYoungMoney
When: Unknown
Where: Unknown
Complex Says: After signing on with YMCMB, T-Pain got this custom piece made. Can't rep Young Money if you don't like that purple stuff! Though that facemask would qualify him for the YM requirement to place in their Style Fails department.
T-Pain We Are The World
When: January 2010
Where: "We Are The World 25 for Haiti"
Complex Says: Some things to point out here: this is a chain of HIS OWN FACE. Also, IT HAS DREADS. What is more horrifying—a tarantula, or T-Pain?
