Post Malone finds himself entangled in a $10 million authorized battle with a Utah limo driver who claims the Grammy-nominated artist by no means compensated him for his outstanding function in a 2020 music video.

Larry Deuel, a instructor and part-time chauffeur, filed a lawsuit in opposition to Post Malone, rapper Tyla Yaweh, Sony music Entertainment and different events.

The grievance alleges fraudulent inducement, misappropriation of identify and likeness, breach of contract and unjust enrichment.

The authorized dispute facilities round Deuel’s look within the “Tommy Lee” music video, a collaboration between Post Malone and Tyla Yaweh launched in 2020.

According to courtroom paperwork, Deuel was initially employed to offer transportation companies to Post Malone’s ranch the place the video shoot was happening.

Once they arrived on the location, Deuel says each artists requested him to take part within the filming course of. The lawsuit states that Post Malone and Tyla Yaweh promised Deuel he can be “taken care of” financially for his time and participation within the manufacturing.

Despite that includes prominently all through the music video, Deuel claims he by no means acquired any financial compensation for his look. The lawsuit additionally alleges that he by no means signed a launch type granting the artists permission to make use of his identify, picture and likeness within the ultimate video.

“Absent Mr. Deuel’s presence in Tommy Lee, the theme of wealth, power, fame, privilege, and success would have been visually underwhelming, supported only by two unkempt musicians smoking blunts riding ATVs in a dirt field,” the courtroom paperwork state.

Deuel’s authorized workforce argues that his presence was important to the video’s narrative and visible affect. The limo driver is now looking for $10 million in damages, together with punitive damages and revenue disgorgement from the defendants.

The lawsuit reveals that Deuel has spent the previous 5 years trying to resolve the matter exterior of courtroom. His most up-to-date effort concerned delivering a letter dated August 8, 2025, by authorized counsel to Post Malone’s representatives.

“Post Malone’s security detail laughed at the constable attempting to serve process and refused to accept service,” in accordance with the courtroom submitting.

The authorized motion comes throughout a very busy interval for Post Malone, who not too long ago celebrated the grand opening of his Nashville bar, Posty’s, on October 9. The Lower Broadway venue attracted greater than 30,000 followers for a free live performance that includes shock visitors together with Lainey Wilson and Brooks & Dunn.

Post Malone can be set to headline the 2026 Stagecoach Country music Festival alongside Cody Johnson and Lainey Wilson. The crossover artist has efficiently transitioned between Hip-Hop and nation music, along with his latest collaborations incomes vital chart success.

Neither Post Malone nor Tyla Yaweh have issued public statements concerning the lawsuit. The case was filed on October 17, 2025.

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