Shamea Morton's Xscape Support Over K. Michelle's Album Party Sparks Drama
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star posted a single word of disapproval on social media after her castmate attended a different tour stop.
By Ivan Dvorak ·
K. Michelle publicly expressed frustration on social media after Shamea Morton missed her debut country album release party in Nashville on Nov. 6. The singer, who is currently promoting her record Jesus & Whiskey, used the platform X to voice her disappointment. She wrote the single word, “Booooooo,” in response to Morton’s decision to support another cast member’s group at a separate event.
The event took place at the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville. K. Michelle arrived with support from several Real Housewives of Atlanta castmates, including Phaedra Parks, Porsha Williams, and Kelli Potter. The absence of Morton was the focal point of the social media reaction. Morton chose to attend the Chris Brown and Usher tour to support Kandi Burruss and the Xscape group members instead of traveling to Nashville for K. Michelle’s milestone release.
The tension between the two women has been documented for some time. K. Michelle has previously accused Morton of playing both sides in their dynamic. She claimed Morton succumbed to pressure from former cast members Kandi Burruss, Toya Johnson, and rapper Rasheeda to distance herself from the singer. Morton has stated in the past that she remains open to developing a friendship with K. Michelle, citing the “Can’t Raise A Man” hitmaker’s willingness to reconnect.
K. Michelle’s debut country project, Jesus & Whiskey, was released on Oct. 16. Fans have followed the singer’s musical evolution for years, particularly after her performance with Jelly Roll at the 2023 Country Music Awards. That earlier collaboration generated high anticipation for a full length country album. Delays in the project’s completion had led some observers to question if the full record would ever materialize. The Oct. 16 release confirmed the completion of the long-awaited work.
The Nashville appearance marks a key moment in K. Michelle’s promotion strategy for the album. She is focusing her efforts in the South, leveraging her regional roots to support the release. The presence of her RHOA peers reinforced the supportive nature of the gathering. However, the specific choice of Morton to prioritize the Xscape tour over the album launch intensified the public scrutiny surrounding their relationship. The incident highlights the ongoing public dynamics between the reality television cast members as they balance professional and personal ties.
