Post Malone finds himself embroiled in a $10 million legal battle with a Utah limousine driver who claims the Grammy-nominated artist never compensated him for his prominent role in a 2020 music video.
Larry Deuel, a teacher and part-time driver, filed a lawsuit against Post Malone, rapper Tyla Yaweh, Sony Music Entertainment and others.
The complaint alleges fraudulent inducement, misappropriation of name and likeness, breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
The legal dispute revolves around Deuel’s appearance in the “Tommy Lee” music video, a collaboration between Post Malone and Tyla Yaweh released in 2020.
According to court documents, Duell was originally hired to provide transportation to Post Malone’s ranch, where the video was shot.
Duell said that when they arrived at the location, both artists invited him to be part of the process. The lawsuit alleges that Post Malone and Tyra Yavi promised Duell that he would “financially take care” of his time and involvement in the production.
Despite being featured prominently throughout the music video, Duell claims he never received any monetary compensation for his appearance. The lawsuit also claims that he never signed a release allowing the artist to use his name, image and likeness in the final video.
“Tommy Lee’s themes of wealth, power, fame, privilege and success would have been visually bland without the presence of Mr. Duell, bolstered only by two unkempt musicians riding ATVs on dirt,” court documents state.
Duell’s legal team argued that his presence was crucial to the video’s narrative and visual impact. The limousine driver is currently seeking $10 million in damages from the defendants, including punitive damages and disgorgement of profits.
Duell has spent the past five years trying to resolve the matter outside court, according to the lawsuit. His latest effort was a letter dated August 8, 2025, delivered to Post Malone’s representatives through legal counsel.
“Post Malone’s security personnel mocked the officer as he attempted to serve process and refused to accept service of process,” court documents state.
The legal action comes at a particularly busy time for Post Malone, who recently celebrated the Oct. 9 grand opening of his Nashville bar, Posty’s. The Lower Broadway venue attracted more than 30,000 fans for the free concert, which included surprise guests such as Lainey Wilson and Brooks & Dunn.
Post Malone will also headline the 2026 Stagecoach Country Music Festival along with Cody Johnson and Lainey Wilson. The crossover artist has successfully transitioned between hip-hop and country music, with his latest collaborations enjoying huge success on the charts.
Neither Post Malone nor Tyra Yavi have made public statements about the lawsuit. The case was filed on October 17, 2025.
