Fans jumped to social media to defend Shaboozey who is steady climbing the charts while country producers are making insensitive jokes.

Shaboozey, the Virginia native who became a breakout star this year blending country music and hip-hop, was nominated for two trophies at the 58th annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville last night: One for new artist,

Shortly after the 2024 CMA Awards ended, Shaboozey, whose real name is Collins Obinna Chibueze, appeared to respond to the joke. He shared a photo of himself sitting in a sprinter van wearing an all-black outfit with rings on his hands and a chain around his neck.

Shaboozey performed his hit song "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" during the 2024 Country Music Association Awards. The song became a juggernaut since it dropped in April and earned him two CMA Awards nominations.

Shaboozey, who is up for his first CMA Award, will also be a performer at the show. Here's everything to know about the record-breaking country star.

"A Bar Song (Tipsy)" artist boosted country music's profile with the biggest song of the year, and was rewarded with microaggressions about his name