Post Malone’s Country Song With Morgan Wallen Called Their Relationship Into Question

Summary

• Post Malone and Morgan Wallen's unexpected collaboration surprised fans.
• Despite Wallen's controversies, Post Malone expressed pride in working with him.
• Post Malone's interest in country music is not new, with plans for a country album previously mentioned in interviews.

While they are both popular artists with successful music careers, it's hard to say that Post Malone and Morgan Wallen have much else in common. They both make completely different kinds of music, although fans have been equally obsessed with their hit songs. When Post Malone told his fanbase in March 2024 that he had recorded a song with Morgan Wallen, many raised their eyebrows at the news since he never made country music before. People were also surprised because of Wallen's many scandals throughout his career.

In this article, we'll take a look at the nature of Post Malone and Morgan Wallen's relationship, why fans questioned their collaboration, and what Post Malone said about venturing into the country genre.

What Is Post Malone And Morgan Wallen's Relationship Like?

On March 20th, 2024, Post Malone shared part of his country song that he recorded with Morgan Wallen on Instagram. According to Uproxx, Post Malone wrote in the caption:

“Let’s go with the real mix this time @morganwallen [cry-laughing emoji]. I had some help getting to the point of posting it at 4 am [three cry-laughing emojis] this song is one of my favs in a long time. Proud to be on it w u bub!!”

This was surprising news considering Wallen's controversies. Many of Post Malone's fans questioned why Post Malone would associate himself with a problematic singer and people wanted to know what their relationship is like.

It's unclear how close Post Malone and Morgan Wallen are. While they could be friends, they don't appear to have said so. Since Post Malone said that he was "proud" to have worked with the country singer, it sounds like they do get along and it was a positive professional relationship.

Which Other Artists Has Post Malone Collaborated With?

• Nicky Jam and Ozuna
• Justin Bieber
• Kanye West
• Kehlani
• Taylor Swift

At the very least, it's clear that they have known each other for a little while. According to Variety, the singers performed at the 2023 CMA Awards and sang a tribute song for Joe Diffie. They looked happy to be there together and there were no signs of tension.

However, several people discussed the country music collaboration on Reddit and mentioned Morgan Wallen's racial slur scandal. Redditor @Joshdabozz wrote:

"Not the racist Austin! Don’t collab with the racist!"

Several fans agreed with this comment. One wrote, "I generally like Post Malone but idk something about it is not sitting right with me." Redditor @TheAtomicAxiom agreed:

"We get him vibing with a racist. Does anyone still think cancel or accountability culture is real?"

Fans were referring to the video of Morgan Wallen using a racial slur from a few years ago. According to Variety, he said that he was sorry and that he knew he was "wrong." While some would say that it was good that he apologized, others would fairly argue that he should never have said that in the first place. It makes sense that Post Malone's fanbase was curious about his decision to record a song with Wallen, given this scandal.

Post Malone didn't seem to comment on the incident. At the time of this writing, he sounded excited about his song with Morgan Wallen, and he hadn't said anything besides his Instagram caption.

As for Morgan Wallen, he has spoken about collaborating with Post Malone, but he hasn't shared details about the nature of their relationship. He told Billboard that the two wrote songs together in 2023 around the time of the CMAs and mentioned that Post Malone stays up much later to write than he would like to.

Why Did Post Malone Want To Record A Country Music Song With Morgan Wallen?

While it might seem strange that Post Malone would want to record a country song with Morgan Wallen, the singer talked about his desire to make country music for a long time. It seems likely that he chose to work with Wallen because of Wallen's successful place in the country music industry. Since he hasn't commented on Wallen's controversial reputation, it's hard to know what he really thinks about it. It's also possible that the two worked together because Morgan Wallen is a songwriter who has penned tunes for other artists.

According to Us Weekly, Post Malone discussed country music in various interviews over the last few years. It's interesting to note that in 2021, he mentioned releasing a country album, but that didn't happen.

What Other Songs Did Morgan Wallen Write? (According to Billboard)

• "Brown Eyes Baby" by Keith Urban
• "You Make It Easy" by Jason Aldean
• "Like You Never Had It" by Florida Georgia Line
• "Workin' on It" by Michael Ray

Then, in November 2023, Post Malone told fans that his album would be out soon, which proves that this has been in the works for a while now.

If fans were shocked that Post Malone would work with Morgan Wallen, he would likely say that the decision to change genres was a long time coming.

In 2022, the singer appeared on The Howard Stern Show and said:

“To be honest, there’s nothing stopping me from taking a camera or setting up in my studio in Utah and just recording a country album [to put] on YouTube. I’m allowed to do that. I’m a human being."

While fans questioned Post Malone's decision to work with Morgan Wallen, the singer has collaborated with other country music artists. According to People, Brad Paisley mentioned working with the singer during a 2023 appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Post Malone has also shared his desire to work with others in the future. He discussed his love of country music on The Joe Rogan Experience and praised Colter Wall and Tyler Childers. He mentioned that he had inquired if he and Wall would be able to work on a song together.