Team Payaman
OccupationYouTubers · video game livestreaming · videographers · editors · vloggers
Years active2015–present
Websiteteampayamanfair.com
Youtube idUCsGi_wQfqLuI8DMKocfgXAw
Youtube display nameTeam Payaman
Youtube subscribers542 thousand
Youtube views744 thousand

Team Payaman is a group of Filipino content creators founded and led by YouTuber Lincoln Cortez Velasquez, known online as Cong TV, in 2015. The group is known for humorous videos covering a wide range of everyday life, with members who are also independent influencers. It has also ventured into esports and gaming events.[1]

History

Team Payaman was formed in 2015 by Lincoln Cortez Velasquez, also known as Cong TV. The group started as a side venture and later grew into a professional content creation collective.[2] Their content features humor based on everyday life and is relatable to many young Filipinos.[3]

The group rose to prominence in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. In November, Team Payaman entered esports by representing Happy Feet Emperors in The Nationals, the country's first franchise-based esports league. They also joined smaller tournaments to gain competitive experience.[4] In 2021, Team Payaman launched a podcast titled Payaman Insider on Spotify, hosted by Junnie Boy, RogerRaker, Peachy Twice, and Boss Tryke. The show features stories from their daily lives, humorous experiences, and insights into being part of the group.[5]

In 2022, several Team Payaman members supported the Philippine Mobile Legends: Bang Bang team Sibol at the Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam, cheering for the players and serving as "buffs".[6]

In 2024, male members of Team Payaman participated in the Star Magic All-Star Games at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Cong TV coached Cong's Anbilibabol Basketball team, which faced the Shooting Stars Blue team led by actors Donny Pangilinan and Ronnie Alonte. His team included fellow YouTubers, relatives, and close friends such as Junnie Boy, Boss Keng, Burong, Dudut Lang, Mentos, Bok, and other collaborators.[7]

Controversy

Zildjian James Parma, nicknamed "Kulob" by Cong TV after the creator saw him holding a sign seeking help to achieve fame, suddenly left Team Payaman despite plans to produce a music video for his viral song "Ligaw Tingin". In a 2023 vlog, Parma addressed questions about his departure, explaining that he was escorted back to Albay and advised to complete his studies before returning. He also mentioned an incident where a Team Payaman member took offense to a joke he made about a social media influencer and admitted feeling jealous of Cong TV's first child with Viy Cortez, Kidlat. The 18-year-old discussed the unreleased music video and shared Cong TV's explanation for not releasing it. In the video, he was paired with Viy's younger sister, Yiv, whom he had admired, though Cong TV was surprised to learn that Parma already had a girlfriend.[8]

Members

The core members of Team Payaman include:[1]

  • Lincoln Velasquez (Cong TV) (leader)
  • Pau Sepagan (RogerRaker)
  • Emman Nimedez
  • Viy Cortez
  • Exekiel Christian Gaspar (Boss Keng)
  • Patricia Velasquez-Gaspar (Neneng Lamig)
  • Marlon Velasquez (Junnie Boy)
  • Vien Iligan
  • Anthony Jay Andrada (Yoh or Yow)
  • Marvin Velasquez II (DaTwo)
  • Jaime Marino De Guzman (Dudut Lang)
  • Michael Magnata (Mentos)
  • Aaron Macacua (Burong)

Events

Emman Nimedez tribute

In 2020, Team Payaman and Cong TV created two short films of their late Emman Nimedez to help raise funds for his family. The group split into Team A, which produced "Skyline", and Team B, which produced "Pop Love". Both films were uploaded to Cong TV's YouTube channel on August 31 and featured several Team Payaman members, honoring Nimedez's nickname "Pambansang Oppa" and his viral videos.[9][10]

In 2022, two years after his death, Team Payaman members reunited to release an unreleased song in his memory. The track was uploaded to Nimedez's YouTube channel and completed with the help of his close friends Awi Columna, Kiyo, and Alisson Shore. The music video, directed by Titus Cee, featured his father, Daddy Louie, driving a jeep alongside several Team Payaman members, including Cong TV, Junnie Boy, Pau Sepagan (RogerRaker), Boss Keng, Yow, and others.[11]

Other ventures

In 2023, Team Payaman held its first Team Payaman Fair, bringing together fans from various places, including those who traveled to support the group. Social media personalities such as Toni Fowler, Flow G, Angelica Yap, and Rana Harake were also present.[12] The group continued to hold the fair in the following years.

In the same year, Team Payaman members Dudut and Pat Velasquez released a Christmas song titled "Araw-araw Lang Pasko", written and composed by Awi Columna and Cong TV.[13]

References

  1. ^ Licup, Michelle. "Team Payaman's content creators changing the rules of stardom". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  2. ^ "How online vlogging and streaming changed the world for Cong and Team Payaman". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  3. ^ Anoc, Aimee. "TEAM PAYAMAN: Kilalanin ang content creators na bumubuo nito". GMA Network. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  4. ^ Dannug, Jonash (2020-11-12). "Cong TV's Team Payaman to represent Happy Feet in The Nationals". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  5. ^ "'Para sa mga patuloy na nangangarap': Vlogger crew Team Payaman now on Spotify". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  6. ^ "Team Payaman nagbigay-suporta sa Sibol ML:BB team sa Vietnam". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  7. ^ Sabio, Nikka. "Star Magic stars, It's Showtime family and Team Payaman to compete in Star Magic All-Star Games 2024". ABS-CBN. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  8. ^ Bernardino, Stephanie (2023-09-25). "Zild's vlog about Cong TV, Team Payaman goes viral". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  9. ^ "WATCH: Cong TV and Team Payaman Create Short Films in Honor of Emman Nimedez - When In Manila". When In Manila. 2020-09-01. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  10. ^ "Team Payaman inilabas ang unreleased song ni Emman Nimedez, fans napaiyak". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  11. ^ "Team Payaman inilabas ang unreleased song ni Emman Nimedez, fans napaiyak". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 2022-08-17. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
  12. ^ Certeza, Yenny (2023-06-11). "VIYLine Media Group: The Team Behind the Success of Team Payaman Fair - ViyLine Media Group". Retrieved 2026-01-15.
  13. ^ Cong TV (2023-12-24). "ARAW ARAW LANG PASKO" (Team Payaman Christmas ID). Retrieved 2026-01-14. – via YouTube