T-Pain Jokes He's Going to Turn Giants Around amid Viral Photo of James Hudson III

Rapper T-Pain noticed a resemblance of himself in New York Giants offensive lineman James Hudson III.

Following the Giants announcement on X about making Hudson's signing official, the Grammy Award-winning rapper responded to the post and said that he was going to "turn this franchise around."

The photo of Hudson bears a resemblance to T-Pain, and the 40-year-old was referencing the similarity that several commenters on the post pointed out.

While Hudson is not a Grammy-winning artist, he should be a helpful addition to the Giants' depth on the offensive line. He is entering his fifth NFL season after spending his first four years with the Cleveland Browns. While in Cleveland, he appeared in 49 games and made 17 starts.

Hudson signed a two-year deal worth up to $11 million with New York and has professional experience at left and right tackle. He will be a solid backup option for incumbent left tackle Andrew Thomas, who was limited to just six games in 2024 and 10 games in 2023 due to injuries.

The Giants went 3-14 in 2024 and hold the No. 3 pick in the 2025 NFL draft. The team has several holes to fill, but the signing of Hudson should help stabilize the offensive line.