Country singer Morgan Wallen’s recent appearance on Saturday Night Live ended in a surprising way, leading to a lot of guesses about what happened—and eventually, a smart business decision. Wallen left the stage unexpectedly during the show’s closing moments, walking off while the rest of the cast stayed.

This sparked a lot of talk online. Shortly after, he posted an Instagram story showing a private jet with the caption, “Get Me To God’s Country,” which quickly spread across the internet. That was its own can of worms, but things tend to take weird turns after controversies.

People had different ideas about what this message meant. Some thought it was a quiet dig at the show, the cast, or even New York City. Others believed it was just Wallen saying he’d rather be back in his rural Southern hometown. To make things more confusing, Yahoo reported that a professional lip reader watched a video of Wallen’s last moments on stage and claimed he was thanking the cast and crew, saying something positive about his time on SNL. This went against the idea that he left angrily.

Morgan Wallen is trying to cash in on SNL controversy

No matter what the real reason was, Wallen took advantage of the attention, as reported by Taste of Country. His official online store now sells merchandise with the phrase “Get Me To God’s Country” printed on it. The collection includes t-shirts and trucker hats, each selling for $45.

Turning this controversial moment into a money-making opportunity has received mixed reactions. TMZ reported that some people ire his business sense, while others think he’s being opportunistic by cashing in on a situation that got people talking.

Even people connected to SNL ed in on the discussion. One of the show’s writers shared a photo of a Krispy Kreme truck (as shared by the NY Post) with its doors open, playing off Wallen’s Instagram caption. This lighthearted response suggested that not everyone at SNL saw the situation in a bad way.

NBC, the network that airs SNL, has publicly said that they don’t have any hard feelings toward Wallen. Sources say they see the incident as just an awkward moment, not a major problem. They’re still open to working with him in the future, meaning the situation hasn’t ruined their professional relationship.

The drama around Morgan Wallen’s abrupt exit from a recent episode of Saturday Night Live continues to unfold, with new details involving Kenan Thompson, Joe Jonas, a line of merchandise inspired by the fiasco. 

In case you missed it, Wallen — who was serving as the SNL musical guest — turned heads over the weekend when he delivered a sensational stage-exit before the credits had rolled. Since guests typically remain on stage and hug the sketch show’s cast, Wallen’s abrupt departure fuelled speculation that the country music singer had an unpleasant experience while shooting the episode, which was hosted by recent Oscar-winner Mikey Madison. 

Country artist Morgan Wallen skips the traditional SNL cast hugs during post-credits and walks off lastnight

followed by a post boarding his jet leaving saying "Get me to God's country"

he was the guest performer this weekend pic.twitter.com/rgFEPRCDOd

— SOUND | Victor Baez (@itsavibe) March 30, 2025

Now, those rumors have been given extra weight in the form of an insider who claims Wallen rejected a pitch by SNL writers to star in a sketch, with the role ultimately going to Jonas instead. The story goes that Wallen was supposed to feature on the bridge of the skit song “Big Dumb Line” alongside Bowen Yang, Chloe Fineman and Madison. However, the singer turned down the part (per Variety), meaning the sketch ultimately went to air with Jonas in his place.

The source didn’t clarify why Wallen supposedly rejected the role, but SNL nonetheless went ahead with Jonas delivering a Europop-inspired song about waiting in “dumb” lines for even dumber foods, like “palad” (pizza and salad) and “fandy” (fish and candy). While he didn’t appear in that sketch, Wallen did perform two songs from his album during the episode, titled “I’m the Problem” and “Just in Case”. While the source remained tight-lipped about Wallen’s supposed beef with SNL, Thompson was far less vague about the fiasco. 

Big Dumb Line ft. Joe Jonas pic.twitter.com/zkd7g1sxof

— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) March 30, 2025

The SNL castmate responded to all the hullabaloo in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly. “I don’t know what goes through people’s minds when they decide to do stuff like that,” Thompson said of Wallen’s abrupt exit. The comedian said he was unsure whether Wallen “understood the assignment” that is a guest usually hanging on stage for the credits, or whether the musician “was really feeling a certain kind of way” about his SNL experience. 

“It’s definitely a spike in the norm,” Thompson added, saying castmates are “so used to everybody just turning around and high-fiving us” that Wallen’s departure made them “wonder what that’s about.” Thompson compared Wallen’s move to that of Prince — who similarly stage-exited during his own SNL musical guest spot — but said the difference is “Prince was notoriously kind of standoffish.” Just when you thought the drama couldn’t get any messier, Wallen decided on Monday to release a merch line inspired by the debacle. 

Kenan Thompson reacts to Morgan Wallen’s abrupt exit on SNL:

“I thought maybe he had to go to the potty or something. […] I don't know what goes through people's minds when they decide to do stuff like that. I don't know if he understood the assignment or not, or if he was… pic.twitter.com/QlxYQFLCH5

— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 31, 2025

Yep, the musician announced on social media that he was selling an array of hats and t-shirts emblazoned with the phrase “God’s country,” which is exactly the term that landed him in hot water amid the SNL controversy. The speculation around Wallen reached fever-pitch when, in the wake of the episode, he shared an image of himself on a private jet with the caption: “Get me to God’s country,” which many fans took as evidence that he was eager to leave his SNL experience behind him. 

Now, Wallen is cashing-in on the phrase, but Thompson isn’t too impressed. “The ‘God’s country’ of it all is strange because it’s like, what are you trying to say?” Thompson said of Wallen’s Instagram post. “Are you trying to say that we are not in God’s country?” So feverish is the controversy that one must wonder whether Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are breathing a sigh of relief. Probably not, but it must be nice for the pair to see an unfolding Hollywood drama that, for once, doesn’t include them.

Morgan Wallen’s rise in the country music scene has led to considerable financial success. His debut album, If I Know Me, in 2018, with hit singles like Whiskey Glasses, laid a strong groundwork for future victories. The album’s performance and sales contributed to his initial wealth build-up. His next album, Dangerous: The Double Album, was even more successful, spending an incredible 10 weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200.

This record-breaking success massively boosted his income from sales, streaming, and physical copies of the album. Despite facing controversies, he continues to do well financially thanks to the popularity of his music. Wallen’s financial journey hasn’t been without challenges. Several controversies, including legal issues related to disorderly conduct and using a racial slur, have created temporary setbacks and likely led to lost income.

These events have negatively impacted his brand, which can affect endorsements and radio play. While his music continues to do well, these controversies likely slowed down the growth of his net worth. However, based on what information is publically available, we can assume his net worth.

How much is Morgan Wallen worth?

A reasonable estimate of Wallen’s net worth for 2025 is over $12 million. Celebrity Net Worth puts it at that figure, but Finance Monthly puts it at $40 million, so Wallen’s true net worth likely falls somewhere in the middle. Either way, he is very rich and likely will not stop anytime soon given how his career is going.

The lower figure takes into possible financial setbacks due to the aforementioned controversies. Meanwhile, the higher figure reflects his ongoing success in album sales, streaming, and touring, which show significant income streams. This estimation range is necessary because of the lack of precise data on merchandise, endorsements, and exact tour earnings. Additionally, the growth in income from his latest album, One Thing at a Time, s the higher end of this range.

Moreover, Parade reported that Wallen had a share of $70 million from a 2022 to 2023 tour. This suggests that his financial standing likely sures the lower estimates. It’s complicated when it comes to entertainers, because they are paid from many different sources, but at least these figures give us a general range.

Live performances are a major income source for Wallen. Musicians and comedians tend to get most of their money from tours, with the ability to make millions in revenue annually from ticket sales alone. The estimate of his $70 million share mentioned above comes from a gross of $190 million. Additionally, Wallen’s ability to charge high ticket prices and consistently sell out large venues contributes significantly to his overall wealth.

He’s also a popular headliner at major festivals, adding to his income from these large events. The earnings per show can vary widely depending on the venue size, which makes it difficult to calculate his exact annual income. Merchandise sales and potential brand endorsements also play a role in Wallen’s financial picture, but specific figures for these sources are not available.

Streaming revenue is another essential income source. Wallen has millions of monthly listeners on major platforms, generating substantial royalties from billions of streams. The ongoing popularity of his songs ensures a steady income stream from this source. While specific figures aren’t available, the high volume of streams and the success of his albums and singles likely contribute significantly to his net worth. While it’s always going to be hard to calculate the net worth of someone who gets their money almost exclusively through music, it’s clear that Wallen is doing very well for himself and showing no sign of stopping.

Morgan Wallen’s recent appearance as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live (SNL), ended with an unexpected and controversial exit.

After performing two songs from his album, I’m The Problem, Wallen abruptly walked off the stage instead of ing host Mikey Madison and the SNL cast for the usual post-credits farewell. His swift departure, combined with an Instagram story showing a private jet and the caption “Get me to God’s country,” has sparked a lot of speculation and reactions. While Wallen was there to say goodbye to the audience, he left during the credits, when the cast tend to hug and speak to each other.

Wallen’s early exit broke the typical routine of SNL, where musical guests usually take part in the final goodbyes and celebratory atmosphere during the credits. His exit was quick and seemingly without explanation; he spoke briefly to Madison before leaving, ignoring the rest of the cast. Many viewers saw this as rude or disrespectful. His Instagram post further complicated the situation, which indicated he wanted to leave New York City quickly.

Why did Morgan Wallen rush to leave SNL?

Wallen’s team quickly stepped in to clarify things to Variety. Sources close to the singer told the outlet that Wallen had a good experience on SNL and did not mean any disrespect with his sudden departure or Instagram post. They explained that his exit aligned with pre-planned rehearsal and camera blocking, downplaying any idea of a conflict or tension. Basically, he had to go straight to the airport to make it for another part of his busy schedule.

There has been a lot of discussion online, however, with opinions ranging from negative reactions to lighthearted acceptance. It’s not uncommon to think Wallen’s actions were unprofessional and inappropriate, given the norms of the show and the respect typically shown to the host and cast. On the other hand, some fans found his quick exit relatable or funny.

While some would immediately associate Wallen with one political party, he is firm about not showing to either side, per Outkick. However, his Instagram post seems to show his religious background, and while he may not have had a bad time overall at SNL, it is not the kind of place he is used to. I am from Las Vegas, but I’ve lived in Texas for years, and they are two very different places due to politics, views on religion, and much more. Even still, I disagree with posting something like that online because it insults one side, but it’s doubtful that he was just insulting SNL.

I don’t think what he posted was specifically about his time on SNL, but I do think it was a comment about where he has had to be leading up to the plane ride. That idea is still pretty controversial, as it is an insult to New York and where he has been, but it is doubtful that this was a specific snub against the cast or the show. Unless a cast member speaks out, this is the interpretation that we are being given, and we will likely see more posts from his team to put out the fire his departure has started.

Morgan Wallen‘s hit country music song “Last Night” has spent 16 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and Kristin Cavallari thinks he’s talented in some other ways, too.

While chatting on Bunnie XO’s Dumb Blonde podcast, the host said, “I heard he’s great in bed” and Cavallari said, “He was in good in bed!” Sure, Cavallari called him a “true gentleman” and “good guy,” but that’s not the part of the podcast that anyone is going to focus on!

Okay, so the reality star known for Laguna Beach, The Hills, and Very Cavallari didn’t go into tons of detail about her nights spent with the singer. But she did paint a picture of their time together. She said, “I kind of just want a f–k buddy in Nashville.” Mission accomplished! Although she described him as sweet and didn’t have anything bad to relay about him, she did become vulnerable and say, “Morgan was the first guy in my entire f—ing life that wasn’t just completely enamored with me.” Hey, even if you just want something casual, you can’t help but want the other person to show how much they’re interested in you.

Sure, you may be wondering exactly what Wallen is like in bed, and no one would blame you. But at least Cavallari let everyone know what he’s like on a first date. She shared that he came to her house, said hi to her children (who were “excited” about meeting the singer), and said, “I’ll pick the place.” Whether you’re a massive country music star or a regular person, that kind of confidence is always attractive. Honestly, is there anything worse than going back and forth about what bar or restaurant to go to on a first date? It’s hard enough to make plans with a friend, let alone someone you don’t know well yet.

Both stars have complicated romantic histories. Wallen and his ex KT Smith have a son, Indigo Wilder, and Cavallari has been dating since her divorce from Jay Cutler. She and Cutler are now co-parenting their three kids. It’s not known exactly when Cavallari and Wallen were together. As People noted, although she didn’t discuss her time with him on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen in 2023, she and Justin Anderson made a TikTok in Nov. 2024 and Anderson said, “Suspect let Morgan Wallen hurt her feelings and she kept going back.”

Cavallari’s love life has been a hot topic for several years now. Her relationship with Mark Estes made headlines since she’s 37 and he’s 24. The couple was together for seven months and broke up in fall 2024. According to E! News, she said, “long term it’s not right” on her podcast Let’s Be Honest. She has nothing but totally sweet things to relay about Estes… and, yes, she also considers him to be very good in bed. And he thought the same about her. (It’s getting warm in here…)

Fans might hope that the reality star will talk even more, well, honestly about Wallen the next time she records a podcast episode. That might not happen… but Cavallari is known for sharing what’s on her heart and on her mind, so fans should keep tuning in anyway. She just might share some other juicy things about her love life!

Morgan Wallen’s win for Entertainer of the Year at the 2024 Country Music Association (CMA) Awards was undoubtedly the night’s crowning moment — except for one glaring detail: He was not there to accept the prestigious recognition.

The accolade was announced during the ceremony on Wednesday night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Actor Jeff Bridges, tasked with presenting the award, inadvertently added an extra layer of intrigue when he mispronounced Wallen’s name as “Waylon.”

Adding to the fiasco, since the 31-year-old recording artist was not there to accept the award, Bridges had to quickly receive the trophy on his behalf. “Morgan couldn’t make it tonight, so I’m going to accept this award on his behalf. Alright, let’s hear it for Morgan,” he said, according to Taste of Country.

For sure the awkward moment still lives rent-free in the minds of Wallen’s fans and the viewers who tuned in to the ceremony’s broadcast on ABC. Another thing that’s probably boggling everyone’s brains is the whereabouts of the country pop singer. Like was there something more important for him to do other than attend the CMAs?

Wallen beat out a lineup of country music powerhouses, such as Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson — to secure the top prize. It was his first win in the category after two prior nominations. Wallen’s 2023 album One Thing at a Time and his record-breaking tour have solidified his status as one of the genre’s most prominent figures, despite a turbulent past that included being banned from CMA in 2021 following a racial slur controversy.

The award marked a moment of redemption and recognition for Wallen, whose career has rebounded with high-selling tours, chart-topping hits, and a steady stream of new music. Yet, his absence on such a significant night left fans and industry insiders alike asking where he was, as per Wide Open Country.

While Wallen has not publicly addressed his decision to skip the ceremony, speculation has run wild. Some fans saw his absence as a subtle protest against the CMAs, recalling how the organization distanced itself from the singer in recent years. Others viewed it as a statement of independence, with Wallen choosing to play by his own rules.

Social media platforms like X were abuzz with reactions of fans celebrating for Morgan. One wrote, “Morgan winning the Entertainer of the Year and not showing up is the most boss move ever!” Another chimed in, “Hell yeah. Morgan Wallen will show up on his not on the of the liberal CMAs.”

However, not everyone was sympathetic. Some fans expressed disappointment, noting that his absence denied them the chance to see him bask in a career-defining moment. “It’s a little awkward when the Entertainer of the Year doesn’t even show up to entertain,” a fan commented online.

Wallen’s no-show did little to dampen the celebratory atmosphere of the CMAs, which closed with hosts Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, and Peyton Manning delivering a lively send-off. Meanwhile, Chris Stapleton dominated the evening with three major wins, including Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year.

But Wallen’s absence left a mark. His decision to skip the ceremony — whether out of protest, practicality, or personal choice — sparked conversations about his relationship with the CMAs and the broader dynamics of the country music industry.

Morgan Wallen’s career has had many ups and downs, but lately, it’s been on the up and up. The country singer’s 2023 album, One Thing at a Time, set a Billboard record for spending more weeks at No. 1 than any other country album, and he’s currently on the road headlining a world tour.

In 2023, Wallen kicked off his One Night at a Time tour, which spans five countries across three continents. With only two dates remaining, the tour concludes with rescheduled shows in North Carolina.

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Wallen was initially slated to perform at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on July 18 and 19 but had to cancel both shows due to an illness. He also rescheduled his July 12 concert at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa to Oct. 4 for the same reason. “I hate to reschedule shows but I powered through being sick in Tampa last night, and unfortunately woke up feeling way worse today,” the singer said on Instagram.

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Tickets for Morgan Wallen’s last two shows are still available on StubHub. Exact pricing for every show varies, but fans can expect to pay at least $100 to see the country music singer live.

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Wallen first gained attention on The Voice, but his breakout moment came in 2021 with the release of his hit song Whisky Glasses. The Tennessee native went on to earn several awards, including Best New Artist at the 2020 Country Music Awards in 2020 and Album of the Year at the 2021 Academy of Country Music Awards. However, he experienced some notable downs at the same time.

In 2020, Wallen was arrested in Nashville on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct and later faced backpack for using a racial slur. He went to rehab a year later and talked about the experience on Good Morning America. “For 30 days, I spent some time out in San Diego, California, you know, just trying to figure it out,” Wallen said. “Why am I acting this way? Do I have an alcohol problem? Do I have a deeper issue">

There’s good and bad news for one of the biggest country music stars on the planet right now: He leads the 2024 class with the most Country Music Association (CMA) nominations, but according to Life & Style, he may also soon spend time in prison.

The musician we’re referring to is Morgan Wallen, who, according to Billboard, received seven 2024 CMA nominations, more than any other artist. Four of those nominations came for Wallen’s song, “I Had Some Help” with Post Malone, which earned nods for “Song of the Year,” “Single of the Year,” “Musical Event of the Year,” and “Music Video of the Year.”

But in April, Wallen was arrested in Nashville, charged with three felony counts of reckless endangerment and one misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct when Wallen allegedly threw a chair off the roof of Chief’s on Broadway, a six-story bar. No one was injured. The chair landed near two police officers.

Morgan was in the midst of a stadium tour when he was arrested, and his first court hearing related to the case, scheduled at first for September, was bumped to December to accommodate his touring schedule. The 2024 CMA Awards are scheduled for Nov. 20.

Could Morgan Wallen go to jail?

After possibly taking home as many as seven CMA awards in November, if convicted, Morgan Wallen could be sentenced to as much as six years in jail for three felony counts of reckless endangerment stemming from the Nashville chair incident, People reported. At the very least, sources tell Life & Style that Wallen will spend between 30 and 60 days in jail, but he could also get probation if his lawyers successfully plea deal his charges down to misdemeanors. “I don’t think the prosecutors want him to skate away with no time because people will think it’s because of his celebrity status,” the source said.

Morgan Wallen won “Best New Artist” in 2020

The last time Morgan Wallen won a CMA was for “Best New Artist” in 2020, but the next year, Wallen was captured on video using a racial slur and was banned from the 2021 CMA ceremonies. He was banned from other major industry award ceremonies, and his label temporarily suspended his contract amid the slur controversy. Also in 2020, Wallen was arrested in Nashville for public intoxication and disorderly conduct after he was kicked out of Kid Rock’s Nashville bar. In 2021, Wallen was nominated for Album of the Year CMA, but lost.

Wallen also baited public controversy when, in 2020, a video surfaced on social media showing the country singer kissing several women at an Alabama football game amid COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. As a result, Wallen’s debut Saturday Night Live performance was called off. He later appeared in a sketch on the show.

Of the 2024 Nashville chair incident, Wallen wrote on X, “I didn’t feel right publicly checking in until I made amends with some folks. I’ve touched base with Nashville law enforcement, my family, and the good people at Chief’s. I’m not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility,” Wallen added.

Maren Morris is a historic talent. That’s not hyperbole. Her 2022 album Humble Quest set a Guinness World Record for most first-day and first-week streams for a country album by a female artist. Attention like that is not accidental.

Morris’ politics have proven to be more polarizing than her music, however. As a country superstar, Morris has received pushback for her criticism of former President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Morris even appeared at the Democratic National Convention to show her for Trump’s opponent, Kamala Harris.

Maren Morris’ outspoken stances has led some fans to look further into her personal life, and her familial background. Here’s what you need to know about the country singer’s ethnicity.

What is Maren Morris’ nationality?

Maren Morris was born to parents Greg and Kellie Morris in Arlington, Texas. She’s a white woman, and has made it clear that she wants to use her privilege as a white woman to make the country genre more accessible for people of different ethnicities. Morris said as much during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2021:

I’m a white woman in country music. I already have this sort of leg-up. There’s a huge disparity between men and women in our genre, there’s even more of a disparity between white women and black women.

Maren Morris’ quest to make country music more welcoming has resulted in her getting into high-profile feuds with other artists. She openly criticized Morgan Wallen for using a racial slur during a 2022 Country Radio Seminar. “You can’t control a human being, but you absolutely can let them know where you stand,” she said in reference to Wallen’s remarks.

Why is Maren Morris leaving country music?

Maren Morris may have found tremendous success as a white singer in the country genre, but she’s had enough. In 2023, Morris announced that she would be leaving the genre behind due to what she felt was an unconscionable treatment of minorities and different ethnic groups.

During an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Morris blamed this emphasis on bigotry on President Trump. She felt his presidential term brought out the worst tendencies in her country music peers. “It just revealed who people really were and that they were proud to be racist and homophobic and transphobic,” the singer explained.

Morris’ latest EP, Intermission, was billed as a “pop” release.

On May 16, country music lovers were seated on their couches, scrolling on social media while they anxiously awaited the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards – where global superstar Morgan Wallen happened to be a no-show – only to find a special surprise.

Shared via his TikTok profile Wallen teased a tune titled “Love Somebody” just moments before the 2024 ACM Awards began, sharing a snippet of the song over a video of himself cruising down a river (seemingly in Nashville, Tennessee) on a boat.

He captioned the TikTok post, “I feel like this one’s gonna sound good on the boat,” and based on the infectious, addictive beat of the brand-new tune, we can already tell that it will be the song of the summer upon its release. Well, aside from his chart-topping collaboration with Post Malone, “I Had Some Help,” of course…

Utilizing heartbreaking, whiskey-fueled lyrics — reminiscent of fan favorites like “Wasted On You,” “You Proof,” “865” and more — he sings in the snippet:

“Rumors goin’ all over town
Can’t keep my name out your mouth these days
Yeah they say
That I live too fast to settle down
The truth is I just ain’t about these games
They all play

Wanna find
Something stronger than the whiskey
And, oh, I’ve tried
But every time I feel you kiss me, keep comin’ up empty

Yeah
I just wanna love somebody, who won’t leave a hole in my heart
I just wanna love somеbody, that don’t want me fallin’ apart
And I’d be lucky if I evеr find, somethin’ more than a crazy night
I just wanna love somebody, who ain’t hypnotized”

“Love Somebody” is sonically reminiscent of some of the songs heard throughout his most recent record, One Thing At A Time, and exemplifies Morgan Wallen and his musical style to a T. Fans took to the comment section of the post to express just how excited they are:

“Needed this song like yesterday”

“Drop it tomorrow, pls and thanks”

“These teasers will make me go insane. I don’t have the patience to wait ”

So, when will the Sneedville, Tennessee native drop the soon-to-be hit song? Currently, there is no release date for Morgan Wallen’s “Love Somebody,” however, it is safe to say that the country crooner has tons and tons of new tunes on the horizon.

Teasing songs like “Lies, Lies, Lies,” “I Guess,” “Come Back As A Redneck” and more on his various social media s — as well as during his critically-acclaimed One Night At A Time World Tour — it is safe to say that an album is on the way, and we’ll be keeping up with Wallen everywhere so we do not miss a single update. Despite his chair-throwing fiasco at Eric Church’s brand new bar on Broadway, Chief’s, the “Last Night” singer seems to be having some success!

From the unforgettable alliance between Nelly and Tim McGraw in the early 2000s to the chart-topping t anthem between Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus, epic collaborations between rappers and country music stars are undoubtedly appealing — with Post Malone and Morgan Wallen being the latest artists to team up.

Malone, of course, is a well-known artist in the rap genre while Wallen is certainly a rising superstar in the realm of country music. Together, the two have brought their respective genres to the table and collided to create “I Had Some Help” — a toe-tapping duet officially released at midnight. And with two musical artists as popular and influential as these two, then one would likely assume that it’s only a matter of time before the collab receives millions of s.

In the aftermath of the song’s release, however, a large collection of the music-loving masses are actually finding faults with the song, leading to a plethora of folks being mad about the collab’s finer details.

So, why are people mad about the song?

Despite the anthem already racking up a considerable amount of views on YouTube and plays on Spotify, many people are surprisingly mad about the song. That being said, there are actually a variety of reasons as to why — but one of the biggest is in regards to the song apparently sounding very different than a snippet that was released several months ago. 

Over on Post Malone’s TikTok , he recently posted a small portion of the song while singing on stage with Wallen — although many folks have insisted that the official release of the song doesn’t sound the same, and that Posty’s voice doesn’t sound as “raspy” and “fun” as it did in the OG version.

Alongside that specific issue with the song’s vocals, folks have additionally found faults with both Malone and Wallen themselves for different reasons. Wallen’s controversy certainly comes from his pattern of questionable actions and behaviors — which includes recently tossing a chair off the balcony of a bar. On that same note, Malone’s controversy has been building slowly over the years, with many people believing that he appropriated Black culture and utilized the rap community to his professional advantage, only to turn around and completely drop the genre to musically indulge with non-rap artists such as Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen.

It’s unclear just how popular the song between the two artists will get as we draw closer to the summer months, but for now, the general consensus definitely hasn’t been great.

“Sunflower” singer Post Malone is dominating the country music industry before even releasing some twangy tunes of his own, teaming up with arguably the biggest country star of this decade, Morgan Wallen, for a forthcoming track that fans are just too excited for.

Morgan Wallen and Post Malone have been teasing a tune titled “I Had Some Help” for weeks, debuting the song in an Instagram post on March 20 and finally performing the entirety of the track for the first time during Wallen’s headlining set at Stagecoach on Sunday (April 28).

Fans have already started to memorize the chorus of “I Had Some Help” — which reads “I had some help / It ain’t like I can make this kind of mess all by myself / Don’t act like you ain’t help me pull that bottle off the shelf / Been deep in every weekend, if you couldn’t tell / They say teamwork makes the dream work / Hell, I had some help” — deeming the tune to be “the song of the summer” even before hitting streaming services, and simultaneously solidifying Post Malone’s place within the genre. His raspy voice was made for country music!

Footage of both Morgan Wallen and Post Malone jumping around in the flatbed of a pickup truck while pyro went off in the background — all while being surrounded by high-tech cameras — was leaked via social media during Stagecoach weekend as well, making it clear that a music video for “I Had Some Help” is on the horizon, as well as its official release.

Because of this, country music lovers were left with just one question — When will it finally hit streaming services? — and fortunately, we got you covered. Keep scrolling for everything we know so far…

“I Had Some Help” release date

While neither artist nor their teams has announced the release date of “I Had Some Help,” KBAY Country — a country radio station based in The Bay Area — shared via Instagram on April 29 that “Bay Country will have [‘I Had Some Help’] for you first on May 8.”

Because of this, rumors began to circulate that the soon-to-be hit song would hit streaming services on May 8 as well, with the radio station debunking these rumors and revealing that the song would only “be in their rotation” at that time. Nonetheless, it can be assumed that the tune will be available on all platforms come May 10, as Fridays are typically when music is released on streaming services like Apple Music or Spotify.

While our fingers are crossed for a May 10 release date, we will just have to keep checking social media to see if either Morgan Wallen or Post Malone have anything to say before then. Either way, the song is certain to be nothing short of spectacular whenever we can stream it!