T-Pain Reacts After DoorDash Mistook Him for World Cup Player Tim Payne

“Our goal during the World Cup is to show up in the moment and fuel the frenzy while fans prioritize what they care about most, fútbol,” the company told People in a statement June 23. “Early in the tournament, we noticed Tim Payne was having a moment as New Zealand’s breakout fan favorite. We also couldn’t ignore that the internet’s most beloved musician shares a nearly identical name.”

“So, in partnership with T-Pain, we executed a fun campaign to connect fans from around the world,” the statement added, “and remind people that DoorDash has whatever they need throughout the World Cup.”

But when the company first approached T-Pain with the idea, he wasn’t initially sold.

“When DoorDash first hit me up about another T-Payne, I thought somebody was messing with me. I was like, ‘Hold up… there’s two of us now?’” he told the outlet. “Then I saw Tim doing his thing at the World Cup and I was like, ‘Alright…that’s close enough.’”

He continued, “Had to team up with DoorDash to show my fellow T-Pain (Payne) some love. Tim, if you’re out there, we need to link up.”