Outside all the chatter, Shaboozey addressed the growing controversy with good grace. The musician posted a photo of himself smiling with his arms up like a shrug. The caption read, "Ain’t nobody kicking me!"

Johnson’s producer Trent Willmon wasn't the only person to make a joke using Shaboozey's name during the 2024 CMA Awards in Nashville

Shaboozey seemed confused — but still smiling — after a bizarre moment at the 2024 CMA Awards where Cody Johnson 's producer Trent Willmon brought up his name while the two men were onstage to claim their Album of the Year trophy for Leather.

At the CMAs, Shaboozey was also nominated for New Artist of the Year and Single of the Year for “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which dominated the Billboard Hot 100 for 18 non-consecutive weeks. He even performed at the ceremony, proving once again that he belongs in the spotlight and has earned his place in the country and rap music scene.

Cody Johnson’s producer Trent Willmon seemingly shaded Shaboozey at the 2024 CMA Awards. Keep watching to see what he said, how Shaboozey responded and more. Cody Johnson’s producer Trent Willmon seemingly shaded Shaboozey at the 2024 CMA Awards.