# I Like Dat

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2021 song by T-Pain and Kehlani

"I Like Dat" Single by T-Pain and Kehlani Released May 14, 2021 (2021-05-14) Genre R&B[1] Length 4:02 Label Nappy Boy Empire Songwriters Faheem Najm Kehlani Ashley Parrish Producers DJ Montay T-Pain T-Pain singles chronology "Wake Up Dead" (2020) "I Like Dat" (2021) "I'm Cool With That" (2021) Kehlani singles chronology "Back Together" (2021) "I Like Dat" (2021) "Ur Best Friend" (2021) Music video "I Like Dat" on YouTube

"**I Like Dat**" is a song by American singers [T-Pain](/source/T-Pain) and [Kehlani](/source/Kehlani). It was released on May 14, 2021, through [Nappy Boy](/source/Nappy_Boy_Entertainment) and [Empire](/source/Empire_Distribution). The song is a "sequel" of T-Pain's song "[Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')](/source/Buy_U_a_Drank_(Shawty_Snappin'))" (2007).[2]

## Background

In early May 2021, T-Pain went live on [Instagram](/source/Instagram) with [Mark Zuckerberg](/source/Mark_Zuckerberg) to discuss Zuckerberg sending him messages. At the end of the livestream, T-Pain introduced Kehlani and announced their collaboration.[3] In a statement, T-Pain expressed that Kehlani "has been one of the best to work with", saying: "[They] did [their] thing on this track and made it what it is."[4]

## Composition

The song is written in the key of [F♯](/source/F%E2%99%AF_(musical_note)) Minor, with a [tempo](/source/Tempo) of 88 beats per minute. The Song's intro is taken from a sample of T-Pain's 2007 hit single [Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')](/source/Buy_U_a_Drank_(Shawty_Snappin')), released 14 years earlier.[5]

## Music video

An accompanying "cowboy-style" music video was released on June 24, 2021, and directed by Christian Breslauer.[6] The video features T-Pain arriving in a town "on his horse and buggy to sell his self-made "drank" to the townsfolk". Kehlani plays his associate, a townswoman "downing [their] drink and making out with a fellow townswoman, which arouses the gunslingers". T-Pain makes a profit and performs the song with Kehlani in a saloon before they set off for another town.[7]

## Remix

The official remix features American rapper [Bia](/source/Bia_(rapper)) and was released October 1, 2021.[8]

## Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "I Like Dat" Chart (2021) Peak position New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] 18 US Billboard Hot 100[10] 97 US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11] 36 US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)[12] 6 Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "I Like Dat" Chart (2021) Position US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13] 37

## Certifications

Certifications for "I Like Dat" Region Certification Certified units/sales New Zealand (RMNZ)[14] Platinum 30,000‡ United States (RIAA)[15] Gold 500,000‡ ‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## Release history

Release history and versions for "I Like Dat" Region Date Format Version Label Ref. Various May 14, 2021 Digital download streaming Original Nappy Boy [16] United States June 1, 2021 Rhythmic contemporary [17] Various October 1, 2021 Digital download streaming Bia remix [18]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Kelly, Dylan (June 24, 2021). ["Watch T-Pain and Kehlani Command A Western Town In New "I Like Dat" Music Video"](https://hypebeast.com/2021/6/t-pain-kehlani-i-like-dat-music-video-release). *Hypebeast*. Retrieved September 28, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Bloom, Madison (May 14, 2021). ["T-Pain and Kehlani Share New Song "I Like Dat": Listen"](https://pitchfork.com/news/t-pain-and-kehlani-share-new-song-i-like-dat-listen/). *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))*. Retrieved September 28, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["T-Pain and Kehlani Team Up on 'I Like Dat'"](https://www.rap-up.com/2021/05/13/t-pain-kehlani-i-like-dat/). *Rap-up*. May 14, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Shaffer, Claire (May 14, 2021). ["T-Pain, Kehlani Team Up for New Song 'I Like Dat'"](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/t-pain-kehlani-i-like-dat-1169763/). *[Rolling Stone](/source/Rolling_Stone)*. Retrieved September 28, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["I Like Dat by T-Pain and Kehlani on Beatsource"](https://www.beatsource.com/release/i-like-dat/940197).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** George, Rachel (June 24, 2021). ["T-Pain and Kehlani release music video for "I Like Dat""](https://digital.abcaudio.com/news/t-pain-and-kehlani-release-music-video-i-dat). *[ABC Audio](/source/ABC_Audio)*. Retrieved September 28, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Bwauchamp, Jakori (June 30, 2021). ["T-Pain and Kehlani Debut 'I Like Dat' Video"](https://ratedrnb.com/2021/06/t-pain-and-kehlani-debut-i-like-dat-video/). *Rated R&B*. Retrieved September 28, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["T-Pain & Kehlani Tap Bia for "I Like Dat (Remix)""](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/357640-t-pain-and-kehlani-tap-bia-for-i-like-dat-remix-new-song). *HNHH*. October 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["NZ Hot Singles Chart"](https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2021-05-21). Recorded Music NZ. May 24, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardhot100_T-Pain_10-0)** "[T-Pain Chart History (Hot 100)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/T-Pain/chart-history/HSI)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved September 28, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardrandbhiphop_T-Pain_11-0)** "[T-Pain Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/T-Pain/chart-history/BSI)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved September 28, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-sc_Billboardrhythmic_T-Pain_12-0)** "[T-Pain Chart History (Rhythmic Airplay)](https://www.billboard.com/artist/T-Pain/chart-history/TFC)". *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved September 28, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Rhythmic Songs – Year-End 2021"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/rhythmic-songs). *Billboard*. Retrieved December 3, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-New_ZealandT-Pain_and_KehlaniI_Like_DatsingleCertRef_14-0)** ["New Zealand single certifications – T-Pain and Kehlani – I Like Dat"](https://www.radioscope.co.nz/2024/00/00/single-cert-search/). Radioscope. Retrieved July 15, 2025. *Type*I Like Dat *in the "Search:" field* *and press Enter.*

1. **[^](#cite_ref-United_StatesT-PainI_Like_DatsingleCertRef_15-0)** ["American single certifications – T-Pain – I Like Dat"](https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=T-Pain&ti=I+Like+Dat&format=Single&type=#search_section). [Recording Industry Association of America](/source/Recording_Industry_Association_of_America). Retrieved May 24, 2022.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["I Like Dat - Single by T-Pain & Kehlani"](https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-like-dat-single/1566953799). 14 May 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021 – via [Apple Music](/source/Apple_Music).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Future Releases for Rhythmic Radio Stations"](https://web.archive.org/web/20210531144222/https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases). All Access. Archived from [the original](https://www.allaccess.com/top40-rhythmic/future-releases) on May 31, 2021. Retrieved September 28, 2021.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["I Like Dat (feat. BIA & Kehlani) - Single by T-Pain & Kehlani"](https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-like-dat-feat-bia-kehlani-single/1587427541). October 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2021 – via [Apple Music](/source/Apple_Music).

v t e T-Pain singles Rappa Ternt Sanga "I'm Sprung" "I'm 'n Luv (wit a Stripper)" Epiphany "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" "Bartender" "Church" Three Ringz "Can't Believe It" "Chopped 'n' Skrewed" "Freeze" RevolveЯ "Best Love Song" "5 O'Clock" "Turn All the Lights On" T-Pain Presents Happy Hour: The Greatest Hits "Up Down (Do This All Day)" Other singles "Booty Wurk (One Cheek at a Time)" "Jerry Sprunger" "I Like Dat" "Been Like This" Promotional singles "Take Your Shirt Off" "Reverse Cowgirl" "Rap Song" Featured singles "U and Dat" "I'm a Flirt" (Remix) "Outta My System" "Pop, Lock & Drop It" (Remix) "2 Step" (Remix) "Shawty" "Cyclone" "I'm So Hood" "Kiss Kiss" "Good Life" "Low" "Who the Fuck Is That?" "Baby Don't Go" "Shawty Get Loose" "The Boss" "She Got It" "I Can't Wait" "Cash Flow" "Moon of Dreams" "Got Money" "Cuddy Buddy" "Go Hard" "One More Drink" "Blame It" "I'm on a Boat" "Hustler's Anthem '09" "Feel It" "All the Above" "Download" "Til da Sun Come Up" "Overtime" "Number One" (Remix) "Body Language" "All I Do Is Win" "Trillionaire" "Hey Baby (Drop It to the Floor)" "Move That Body" "Black and Yellow" (G-Mix) "No Dejemos Que se Apague" "Welcome to My Hood" "Boom" "I Get Money" "The Way You Move" "Bag of Money" "Algo Me Gusta de Ti" "Senza pagare" "Lit" "Yippee-Ki-Yay" Featured promotional singles "Go Girl" "Holla Holla" "My Own Step" "Shake Señora" Other songs "Migrate" "Therapy" "I Luv Her"

v t e Kehlani Discography Studio albums SweetSexySavage (2017) It Was Good Until It Wasn't (2020) Blue Water Road (2022) Crash (2024) Kehlani (2026) Mixtapes Cloud 19 (2014) You Should Be Here (2015) While We Wait (2019) While We Wait 2 (2024) Singles "Crzy" "Distraction" "Gangsta" "Good Life" "Honey" "Nights Like This" "Good Thing" "Morning" "All Me" "Can I" "Birthday" "I Like Dat" "Beautiful Lies" "Up at Night" "After Hours" "Folded" "Out the Window" "Back and Forth" Featured singles "Wrong" "Faking It" "Done for Me" "Playinwitme" "Nowhere Fast" "What I Need" "Ring" "Sugar Sweet" "Safe" Promotional singles "Get Me" Other songs "B.S." (Remix) Concert tours SweetSexySavage World Tour Crash World Tour Related articles PopLyfe "Kehlani" (song) Category

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