Faheem Najm was born in a middle-class Muslim family in Tallahassee but has since expressed his lack of interest in the concept of religion. He grew up as the fat odd one out among the other kids; in fact he was often bullied among his mates and eventually began home schooling while in eighth grade. By the time he was 10, he had literally turned his bedroom into a make-shift music studio.
Date of Birth: September 30, 1985
Zodiac Sign: Libra
He chose the stage name Tallahassee (T) Pain to depict what childhood was life for him. He made his debut with the album Rappa Ternt Sanga that was released in 2005 and as a singer, he is known for his auto-tune signature effects on his voice sounds but this has not stopped him from becoming a multiple-time Grammy award winning rapper. Read on as we take you into the personal life of this famous hip-hop artist.
Shasheem Najm (father)
Shasheem Najm with daughter Keke
Year of Birth: 1958
He was out one day and found a keyboard lying on the road side; he took this home to his son and that was the beginning of Faheem’s love for music. Shasheem would have been one of the best fathers anyone could wish for but his son later discovered he had been hooked on cocaine for years. Their relationship has grown sour over the years and both father and son are still not on talking terms till date.
Aliyah Najm (mother)
Date of Birth: January 27
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Aliyah is the pretty mother to the rap singer. In December 2016, she was in the tabloids for winning $10,000 for her creative dishes on the Food Network’s reality show, Clash of Grandmas. She was married to Shasheem for 27 years until they split in 2004.
Hakim Najm (elder brother from same parents)
(L-R) Aliyah, T-Pain, Hakim
Date of Birth: August 30, 1972
Zodiac sign: Virgo
He is a firstborn in Najm’s family.
(L-R) Shasheem, T-Pain, Rasheed, Hakim
Zakiyyah Keke King (elder sister from same parents)
Date of Birth: September 16, 1976
Zodiac sign: Virgo
She is T-Pain’s elder sister. Keke is married and has 2 kids.
Rasheed Constantine Najm (brother from same parents)
(L-R) Rasheed and Shasheem
Date of Birth: February 13, 1978
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
A’pril Najm (younger sister from same parents)
Date of Birth: April 4, 1994
Zodiac sign: Aries
She is the youngest child in the family.
Amber Najm (spouse)
Duration of Marriage: 2003 till present
Date of Birth: April 13, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Aries
He met Amber in 2001 and both sweethearts say it was love for them at first sight. In a few years they were married and now have three children together. Initially in their union, Faheem’s ensuing fame created some complications and he cheated on his wife. Today, the lovers have found a twist to their union that is helping them stay together.
Amber discovered she was interested in women on a trip to Costa Rica and has come to an agreement with her husband that none of them would be with anyone else by themselves so it doesn’t become cheating. Their openness they say is to be credited as the ‘strength’ of their relationship.
Najm once worked for the American military and had her own dreams of starting a business but right after college, she married T-Pain and since then, she has been content being his wife and mother to his kids. She is basically a homemaker and has been a strong pillar of support and ‘lucky charm’ to the Buy You A Drank Singer.
Lyriq Najm (daughter with Amber Najm)
Date of Birth: March 14, 2004
Zodiac sign: Pisces
She is her father’s first and only daughter meaning she’ll have a special place in his heart.
Muziq Najm (son with Amber Najm)
Date of Birth: January 24, 2007
He literally was named Music like his sister whose name also has to do with the arts.
Kaydnz Kodah Najm (son with Amber Najm)
Date of Birth: April 29, 2009
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Kaydnz is the youngest child to the Epiphany singer.
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