"Motley Crew" is a song by American rapper and singer Post Malone, released on July 9, 2021, through

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. The song marked his first solo release in almost two years.

Background

Post Malone's manager Dre London previewed "Motley Crew" on July 4, 2021, to celebrate American Independence Day, and Post's birthday.

Music video

The video was shot at

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, and thus features a racing motif with cameo appearances by NASCAR drivers Denny Hamlin and Bubba Wallace. The video also features drummer Tommy Lee, who drives Malone around the track in a custom convertible. Lee's band,

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, serve as the song's titular inspiration. The video also features cameos from Malone's previous collaborators, including Saint Jhn,

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, Tyga, Ty Dolla Sign, Big Sean and

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. Rapper

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, singer Baby Santana, and Malone's manager Dre London all make appearances as well. The video was directed by

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* {{Post Malone 2021 singles 2021 songs Post Malone songs Songs written by Post Malone Songs written by D.A. Got That Dope Songs written by Louis Bell Song recordings produced by Louis Bell