Luke Combs recently took a lighthearted jab at Post Malone on social media, calling out the rapper-turned-country star for sporting counterfeit Luke Combs merchandise during one of his performances. The merch in question, a shirt which prominently displays Combs' photo and surname, and the title of his hit song "Beer Never Broke My Heart," was labeled as "bootleg" by the country star himself.
In a teasing Instagram Story, Combs wrote:
"Shirt is gas. Even though it’s bootleg haha." While Post Malone certainly got called out, Combs makes it clear that he’s just joshing with the ‘I Had Some Help’ singer.
Luke Combs’ Instagram Story. Source: Instagram
This playful interaction is a callback to Combs' own legal battles with counterfeit merchandise. Last year, Combs' legal team pursued a $250,000 lawsuit against a fan selling unauthorized Luke Combs tumblers, which drew criticism for targeting smaller-scale sellers. Combs later expressed regret over the situation, indicating his desire to support rather than penalize the home-run seller caught up in the merch controversy.
The dynamic between Combs and Malone is one of camaraderie, with Combs being one of the many country artists Malone has built a bond with after the making of his debut country album ‘F-1 Trillion’.
The album, which was released in August, has almost all the big country names, including Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, Dolly Parton, Morgan Wallen, Jelly Roll, and of course Luke Combs himself. The two artists have collaborated on tracks like "Guy For That" and "Missin’ You Like This" from the new album, garnering huge success already within its 3 weeks of being out in the world.
As Malone continues his F-1 Trillion tour across North America, fans are eager to see how this lighthearted exchange plays out between these two genre-bending artists. Maybe we’ll get a Post Malone bootleg shirt next…
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