Artists such as Lil Nas X, whose breakthrough single “Old Tow Road” influenced hip-hop and country music, were also criticized by critics.
With her song “Daddy Lesso¿s” from the album Lemoÿade, Beyoncé herself previously ventured into country music, receiving both acclaim and suspicion.
A broader cŅltŅral division about what constitutes “aυtheÿtic” culture and who gets to participate in shaping its future is underscored by McBride’s purported controversy.
As of right now, Beyoncé or Marti McBride have both released formal statements on the situation. Both critics and fans are left wondering whether this controversy will simmer down or explode out.
