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T-Pain - Does She Know | Music Video of the Week

  • Writer: Andrea Busco
    Andrea Busco
  • Apr 23
  • 2 min read

T-Pain plunges into the shadows with Does She Know, a music video that transforms his signature soulful sound into a cinematic horror experience. Directed by Nico van den Berg and shot by cinematographer Amina Zadeh.


From the outset, the video immerses viewers in a world of suspense. It opens with a serene night swim, which quickly unravels into a tense narrative of stalking and confrontation. Drawing inspiration from classic horror tropes—Psycho-style shower scenes, eerie night pursuits, and meticulously placed blood spatters, the video pays homage to the genre while crafting its own unique story.⁠


Zadeh's cinematography enhances the video's haunting atmosphere. Her use of lighting and camera angles creates a sense of unease, turning ordinary settings into scenes of suspense. The visual storytelling complements T-Pain's lyrics, which delve into themes of deception, inner turmoil, and the duality of human nature.⁠

Does She Know stands out as a bold statement, showcasing T-Pain's versatility and willingness to explore darker narratives.⁠


CREDITS⁠

Director: @nicotvandenberg⁠

Presented by @nappyboyentertainment⁠

A Dead Meat Productions Film⁠

In Association With: @halfhalf.tv⁠

Starring: @jadebryant22 @jessicagadzinski @carebecc @deadmeatjames @nicholasslickstewart⁠

Marketing Director: Dawanna Butler⁠

Digital Director: Cody Borden⁠

Executive Producers: James A. Janisse, Chelsea Rebecca⁠

Producer: @marykates⁠

1st AD: @cutterwhite⁠

Director of Photography: @aminazadeh⁠

1st AC: @bbcoin⁠

2nd AC / Loader: Amaya Frutkoff⁠

Gaffer: Valentin Salembier @oseku_lighting_inc⁠

Key Grip: @eezyfilms⁠

Electrician: Salvador Velgara⁠

Grip: Skylar Tarkington⁠

Hair & Makeup: @cphcarolinapizarro⁠

Casting: Esprit Casting, Four Eyes Casting⁠

Storyboard Artist: @beekay_okay⁠

Editor: T-Pain, @sarahtheleeper⁠

Digital Intermediate Services: Umami Color⁠

Colorist: @edwardsdan⁠

Digital Intermediate Producer: Luke Butler⁠

Graphics: Christian Salley⁠

Production Assistants: Ian Cahill, Fiona Torrese⁠ Tickets for LMVA 2025 are now available! Head over to our ticket page and secure your spot today.

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