Shaboozey recorded vocals for Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter without knowing whether he would appear on the finished album.
The singer-songwriter, whose real name is Collins Chibueze, told People via Rolling Stone that he found out he made the final cut when Beyoncé posted the tracklist online.
He ended up on two songs from the 2024 album: “Spaghettii” and “Sweet Honey Buckin’.”
The detail gives his Cowboy Carter breakthrough a sharper edge. Shaboozey did not get a quiet early confirmation before fans saw the titles; he learned his Beyoncé feature had survived when the album rollout made it public.
He Found Out From Beyoncé’s Tracklist
Shaboozey Didn’t Know If He Made the Final Cut on Beyoncé’s Album Until She Posted the Tracklist: ‘Was Really Motivating’ https://t.co/u8Lpn3nqy4
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Shaboozey told Rolling Stone that he recorded two verses for the project and later heard them on the album exactly as he had delivered them.
“I recorded two of those verses, and when it came out, she didn’t change a single thing, not an ad lib, nothing,” he said, according to People.
He said Beyoncé allowing him to sound like himself on the record was “really motivating” and described the placement as a major cosign.
Cowboy Carter Came Right Before A Bar Song Took Off
Shaboozey’s Cowboy Carter appearances arrived shortly before “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” became the biggest hit of his career.
People reported that he previously called the Beyoncé collaboration a “pinch-me moment” and said he learned from her work ethic.
In a February 2025 interview with the outlet, he said the best advice he took from the experience was to be confident in what made him different.
His Next Album Keeps the Western Story Going
Shaboozey’s next album, The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales, is scheduled for release July 31.
People reported that he described the project to Rolling Stone as a concept album shaped by his love of movies, music, and character-driven stories.
The rollout already includes “Cowgirl,” a Western-themed music video starring Summer House personality Ciara Miller as Cherie Lee.
In a separate People report, the video was described as part of the story behind the album, with Miller playing a woman tied to revenge, romance, and outlaw mythology.