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Rapper T-Pain has a simple message for people who think he can't sing – shut up

On his new covers album titled On Top of the Covers, T-Pain shows off the power of his natural singing voice.

Caroline Ouko, center, and Leon Ochieng, right, the mother and older brother of Irvo Otieno, stand with his casket during his funeral on Wednesday. Eva Russo/AP hide caption

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Irvo Otieno's mom wants justice for him and a better system for everyone else

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The rapper T-Pain poses with his 2023 album, On Top of the Covers. Giles Williams/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Rapper T-Pain has a simple message for people who think he can't sing – shut up

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