Post Malone's Transition From Fan To Country Artist: Chart Debut With Joe Diffie

Post Malone has gone from a country music fan to a country music artist: The rapper's latest foray into the genre has officially landed on the charts. His collaboration with the late Joe Diffie on "Pickup Man" has made waves and signifies a significant moment in his career. This new song, essentially a duet, has officially debuted on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, showcasing a unique blend of genres that fans are excited about.

Billboard reports that the song is sitting at No. 56, garnering a whopping 826,000 audience impressions. This new version features Diffie's vocal recordings from a 2006 re-recording and marks Malone's first single to chart at country radio, an impressive feat for an artist who originated from hip-hop.

Fans got a taste of Malone's country aspirations when he covered "Pickup Man" at the 2023 CMA Awards. During this performance, he joined Hardy and Morgan Wallen for a medley of Diffie's hits. Such collaborations reveal Malone's commitment to blending his style with classic country elements, further solidifying his place in the genre.