Country music is witnessing an intriguing evolution as artists from diverse genres, including Beyoncé and Lana Del Rey, dip their toes into the country scene. Beyoncé’s recent album, Cowboy Carter, marks her debut in country music, and Post Malone is set to follow with his own country album, F-1 Trillion, in a few weeks.
However, not everyone is welcoming these genre crossovers. Wheeler Walker Jr., a country artist known for his explicit and controversial style, has openly criticized Post Malone’s foray into country music. Walker Jr., whose albums like Ol’ Wheeler, Sex Drugs & Country Music, and Redneck Shit are infamous for their vulgarity, took to social media to express his disdain.
The irony of Walker Jr.’s criticism is evident, given that his own music is heavily laced with explicit content. His attack on Malone’s influence in country music highlights a notable contradiction, as Walker Jr.’s own contributions to the genre are far from clean.
