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Hip Hop Stars Gone Country
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Fans have been eagerly requesting a country album from Post Malone ever since his cover of Brad Paisley’s “I’m Gonna Miss Her (The Fishin’ Song)” caught their attention. In 2024, their wish came true. Malone took the stage at the 2023 CMAs alongside Morgan Wallen and Hardy, and not long after, he dropped his highly anticipated country album, F-1 Trillion.
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In 2004, Nelly surprised fans with “Over and Over,” a country crossover with Tim McGraw from his hit album Suit. He returned to the genre in 2021 with Heartland, led by “Lil Bit” featuring Florida Georgia Line and guest appearances from Breland, Kane Brown, Darius Rucker, and more.
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Jelly Roll, a Nashville native with roots in hip-hop, has become one of country music’s most widely embraced crossovers. After discovering rap during stints in juvenile and prison, he’s now found success blending country, rock, and hip-hop—earning a Best New Artist nomination at the 2024 Grammys.
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Never one to stick to just hip-hop, Snoop Dogg explored country with 2008’s “My Medicine,” a Johnny Cash tribute featuring Everlast and Willie Nelson. He later joined Cash’s son to remix the classic “I Walk the Line.”
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K. Michelle has embraced country music throughout her career, including the “Tennessee” track on I’m The Problem, echoing classics like Dolly Parton’s “Jolene.” She also collaborated with Champagne on “Country Love Song” and joined Jelly Roll and the Fisk Jubilee Singers for a 2023 tribute to the Judds with “Love Can Build A Bridge.”
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Long before her 2024 country album, Beyoncé showed her country roots with “Daddy Lessons” on 2016’s Lemonade. She even performed it with the Chicks at the CMAs that year, delivering one of the show’s most unforgettable moments.
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Since 2001’s “Ugly,” Bubba Sparxxx has blended hip-hop with Southern elements, connecting with hybrid artists like The Lacs, Rehab, and Colt Ford. On his fourth album, Pain Management, he teamed up with country’s Rodney Atkins for “Right.”
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Lil Nas X In 2019, Lil Nas X shot to country fame with “Old Town Road,” despite controversy over its genre. Billboard initially excluded it from the country charts, but a remix with Billy Ray Cyrus boosted its popularity, eventually earning RIAA Diamond certification.
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T-Pain was inspired by Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” cover, leading him to create his own version for his On Top of the Covers EP. He later performed it at West Hollywood’s The Sun Rose on Sunset.
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Like Bubba Sparxxx, Yelawolf blends his rural roots with hip-hop, with tracks like “Country Rich” and “Let’s Roll.” In 2022, he teamed up with Shooter Jennings for Sometimes Y, showcasing his growth as a versatile artist.
