Overview
- In a Rolling Stone cover story published December 11, McRae publicly addresses the criticism for the first time.
- She says the intensity of the response "really shocked" her and notes she had not met Wallen in person when she accepted the feature.
- McRae describes the collaboration as an artistic move to cross genres and says the pushback has been a learning experience.
- The feature is on Wallen’s song "What I Want" from his album I’m the Problem, a spring release that drew social‑media complaints from some fans.
- Critics pointed to Wallen’s prior incidents, including a 2021 racial‑slur video and a 2024 chair‑throwing case, even as he remains a top streamer recognized by Apple Music.