Morgan Wallen x Tate McRae is official — fans drop memes in response

Morgan Wallen and Tate McRae have ushered in new speculations and mixed reactions in the music industry. The duo's collaboration on a new track, What I Want has created excitement and controversy among music lovers.

Tate McRae, who released her third studio album, 'So Close to What,' on February 21, 2025, includes hits like 2 Hands, Sports Car, and 't's ok I'm ok. She also recorded the song Blood on My Hands with Flo Milli and the song I Know Love with her boyfriend, The Kid Laroi.

Meanwhile, Morgan Wallen has announced his fourth studio album, 'I'm the Problem.' The song What I Want from the album is his first collaboration with Tate McCormack. However, his career has undergone controversial episodes and backlashes.

In 2021, a video of Morgan Wallen saying a racial slur outside his home went viral. His songs were taken off of major radio stations, and his record label suspended him "indefinitely. McRae's decision to partner with someone whose previous actions have been widely denounced has left fans perplexed and disappointed.

Tate McRae hinted at the collaboration on her social media platform, where she wore a jersey with an 'MW' logo, which resembled Morgan Wallen's brand. Following the announcement, fans reacted with memes and jokes. After significant speculation and fan theories related to the collaboration, official confirmations had fans flood social media comments with hilarious memes.

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Netizens react with memes as Morgan Wellman and Tate McRae's upcoming collaboration

Surprising (via jimmmysoldout/X)

Although people are shocked by the revelation, pop and country styles have been blending and hooking fans over the years. People are memeing it up because it's unexpected, sure, but from a music industry standpoint? Maybe not as revolutionary.

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I'll sell those tickets too (via buffys_pasta/X)

But hey, maybe she knew the risk and just went full PR mode: “All press is good press” vibes. Fans, however, are considering losing the main pop girl. Tate’s got that Gen Z “pop it girl” thing going, and now folks are like, “Why him???"

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Embarrassing (via Ortegaspsyxo/X)

Netizens were disappointed by the announcement. Many thought it was embarrassing. It seems like most netizens aren’t going to be listening to the track with open ears, but mostly with side-eyes.

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We were rooting for you (via nuhonecares/X)

Do you think any are coming back from this, or is it a flop era incoming? Some users were disheartened, especially when they had been rooting for Tate. Public opinion is already turning, especially among her core fanbase, who are young and very much online.

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Tate, no, please (via aiwfcidevin/X)

This feels like watching your fave walk straight into the villain’s lair and smile for the camera. Fans were seemingly confused about the collaboration with Morgan Wallen. What do you mean she just walked in — she brought snacks, posed for pics, and handed the villain a mic like, “Let’s collab!”

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Let them cook (via ThePhenomenalAV/X)

Some fans were excited about the collaboration and were ready to wait for something iconic. However, maybe the song has flavor, maybe the production’s tight, maybe the hook slaps… But since when are chefs the ones people don’t trust in the kitchen?

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Deleted from my library (via Will25800/X)

According to some critics, their library is clean, the playlists are healed, and the algorithm is being overwritten. Sometimes letting go of a favorite is hard but is done in the name of self-care.

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How to damage your reputation (via chvnnelsurf/X)

It’s like she went from the pop queen to "What are we doing here?" almost overnight, according to fans. How soon the tables turn! A while back, Tate McRae was getting compared to early 2010s pop royalty, and now it’s just confusion and chaos.

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The gate campaign (via cuntylisaaa/X)

She really said, “Let me test my core fanbase loyalty,” and got her answer. Fans are ready to go on a hate spree, and it doesn't look like they are going to take this one sitting down.

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Please say April Fool's (via BOYCHIKO0/X)

Some users wished it was a prolonged April Fool's prank. But the news is out, and the hopes are being washed down the drain.

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The collaboration has sparked new discussions in the music world, where there is a debate about the compatibility and differences between the artists' creativity and personal ideologies. Nonetheless, all we can do is wait for the release.