Tate McRae on Morgan Wallen Collab Backlash: ‘Crazy to Think One Song Could Define a Whole Person’
The star has previously addressed her stance on people's assumptions about her politics.
Tate McRae's first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit, "What I Want," co-written with Morgan Wallen, has sparked backlash over the singer's political views. McRae, however, did not anticipate the misunderstanding her collaboration would cause. In a new W cover story, the pop star reflected on the backlash and expressed her frustration that one song could define a person.
While Wallen has been controversial for his use of the N-word in 2021 and his proximity to Trump supporters, McRae has never shared her political beliefs. She has stated that she prefers to express her opinions through the organizations she supports and the environment she creates on tour. McRae believes her political stance is evident, but the backlash has made her feel that her audience has no idea about the many aspects of her personality.
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