The shift from Post Malone the rapper to Post Malone the country superstar was extremely jarring. Initially, you have a white Texan with cornrows declaring himself as “White Iverson” over ethereal production. Eventually, he shifts some of his rapping tendencies to a broader, neutral sense of pop stardom. Then, with his tattooed face, the artist born Austin Post embraced his country music side, collaborating more with Morgan Wallen than 21 Savage. Videos by VICE However, despite the raw aesthetics, he always had an affinity for country tunes. Songs like “Feeling Whitney” and “Stay” were teasers of an artist who identified with Garth Brooks and Brad Paisley just as much as he loved Migos and Chief Keef. Consequently, anyone paying attention to Post’s album cuts knew that he always wanted to channel his inner Willie Nelson. Post Malone Shied Away From The Rapper Label Early On in His Career Additionally, Post Malone is on record trying to shed the rapper label.…