T-Pain debuted an unreleased collaboration with the late Oliver Tree during a live performance at the Electric Forest festival. The surprise track was played during a set featuring T-Pain and DJ Diesel, also known as Shaquille O’Neal, accompanied by a visual montage honoring the late artist.
The Electric Forest Tribute
The collaboration served as a memorial during the festival set, marking the first time the song has been played for a public audience. According to reports, the two artists recorded the track in the studio prior to Oliver’s sudden death. While fans captured the moment on video and shared it across social media platforms, there’s no word yet on whether the song will receive an official release.
Context of the Tragedy
Oliver Tree and five others — including YouTuber Gaspi — died in Brazil after two helicopters collided near Rio de Janeiro. The incident prompted an outpouring of tributes from the music community, with the Electric Forest performance standing out as a direct musical homage from a collaborator.
Legacy Efforts: The Dr. Oliver Tree Foundation
In the weeks following his death, the team representing Oliver Tree established the Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Art Grant for Baby Geniuses. The foundation aims to support applicants so they can produce and create in music, film, installation, and performance art.
According to the foundation’s official website, the grant program provides funding to applicants whose projects “should reflect the spirit of the work Oliver Tree created in collaboration with the foundation’s board members during his lifetime.”
Why This Matters for Fans
The debut of the unreleased track highlights a moment for fans who packed the festival. By choosing a festival stage like Electric Forest for the premiere, the performance reached a live audience, turning a set into a heartfelt memorial. As of late June 2026, there’s no word yet on whether the song will receive an official release.