# @theshaderoom on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DXKts9uEpvo
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64069091-theshaderoom-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/ad2b1a8866.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-04-15T21:29:21.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Shade Room (@TheShadeRoom) — https://gondola.cc/TheShadeRoom

## Caption

Roommates, #Akon is kicking off his #SteppingIntoTheShadeRoom interview and he’s not holding back 👀

When asked which artist brought in the biggest bag, Akon gave flowers to Lady Gaga — saying her work ethic is unmatched — with T-Pain right behind her. He even called them two of the hardest working artists he’s ever seen, period.

But when it came to a Verzuz matchup, Akon said he’d give the win to #TPain with no debate 😳, explaining that his goal has always been for the artists he signs to become bigger than him.

Tap in and let us know—y’all giving T-Pain that win too or nah? 

Click the link in bio to watch the full interview on YouTube 🎤: @thembitv_

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- **Views:** 518,906
- **Likes:** 22,972
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- **Comments:** 1,053

## Tags

steppingintotheshaderoom, akon, tpain

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