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Ride shotgun with Ford CEO Jim Farley as he talks to some of his favorite people about what they drive and what drives them to succeed. New episodes released every Wednesday.
T-Pain | Car Culture, Drifting, and Musical Inspiration
DRIVE with Jim Farley
32 minutes
8 months ago
T-Pain | Car Culture, Drifting, and Musical Inspiration
Jim sits down with hip hop artist and auto enthusiast T-Pain to discuss their love for cars. T-Pain, co-founder of Nappy Boy Automotive, talks through his custom car collection and explains his philosophy of combining new technologies with classic aesthetics. The conversation covers T-Pain's newfound love for drifting after learning from world-champion drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr., how to pair the right music with the right ride, and the similarities between the automotive and music industries.
00:00 Introduction
00:58 T-Pain's Unique Car Collection
01:49 Evolution of Car Customization
05:25 Daily Drivers and Special Rides
09:33 Drifting Adventures
14:06 Musical Journey Begins
15:37 Starting Young: A Lifelong Passion for Cars
15:49 The Emotional Connection Between Cars and Music
16:34 Music Preferences for Different Cars
19:35 Regional Car Cultures and Music
22:34 The Importance of Innovation in Music and Cars
30:20 Advice for the CEO of Ford Motor Company
31:03 Conclusion
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DRIVE with Jim Farley
Ride shotgun with Ford CEO Jim Farley as he talks to some of his favorite people about what they drive and what drives them to succeed. New episodes released every Wednesday.