The Country Music Association owes Shaboozey an apology after the 2024 CMA Awards featured multiple microaggressions aimed at the two-time nominee.

Additionally, Shaboozey was just nominated for six Grammys including song of the year. And it initially appeared that the country music crowd had embraced him as well after he received CMA Awards nominations for new artist and song of the year.

At this year's CMA Awards in Nashville, Shaboozey has been the name on everyone's lips. From host Luke Bryan's opening remarks, which included Shaboozey puns, to a mention in an acceptance speech from Cody Johnson's producer,

On Wednesday, the CMAs honored the biggest names in country music with fantastic performances from Carrie Underwood, Jelly Roll, Brooks & Dunn and Shaboozey. Unfortunately for fans of the Root 100 honoree,

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.

Did they really just raise a glass red solo cup to Toby Keith … and then throw it over to Shaboozey?

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,