Smino is sometimes compared to T-Pain, whom he's collaborated with in the past.

A few days back, Smino was called "the new T-Pain" in a viral tweet that's been since deleted and that Smino disputed.

T-Pain also pushed back hard on that notion.

Bro. Just because somebody has 2 songs YOU like does NOT mean they are “tHe NeW tPaIn”. I been doing this shit for way too long and done saved too many other artists careers and done had too many #1 records for a nigga wit a hot single to be the new me 😂 chill bro

— T-Pain (@TPAIN) October 29, 2019

The fact that you even saw this tweet means I’m fine. And also. 2 platinum albums. 6 Grammies. Writing for your new fave. I’m good mama. Fact check

— T-Pain (@TPAIN) October 29, 2019

He also made it clear he has nothing but love for Smino.

Smi my nigga don’t get it folded

— T-Pain (@TPAIN) October 29, 2019

T-Pain has been upfront with his recent career struggles. But he's rightly proud of his shiny legacy.

Does T-Pain need more respek on his name?