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Morgan Wallen Pokes Fun At His ‘Criminal’ Past

Morgan Wallen posted a picture to his Instagram of he and his buddy Hardy, who was wearing a Britney Spears’ t-shirt. He took the opportunity to poke fun at his…

Morgan Wallen Pokes Fun At His 'Criminal' Past

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Morgan Wallen posted a picture to his Instagram of he and his buddy Hardy, who was wearing a Britney Spears' t-shirt. He took the opportunity to poke fun at his recent arrest in Nashville for disorderly conduct, posting, "Miss playing shows w my brother. And yes I know the Brittney Spears Criminal lyrics are incoming."

He also posted a pic to his Instagram stories saying, "Just wanted another pic our there that wasn't my mug shot."

Wallen was arrested on Saturday night (May 23) at around 11 pm for public intoxication and disorderly conduct, after an incident at Kid Rock's Honky Tonk in Nashville. According to arrest records, officers gave Wallen several opportunities to walk away with his friends, but he refused. The reports also stated that Wallen had a strong odor of alcohol and was deemed to be a danger to himself and the public.

He was released on $500 bond.

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