Post Malone’s wild ‘shoey’ streak: US rapper performs the stomach-churning ‘Aussie tradition’ an insane number of times at Brisbane show
Post Malone played not just one, but several ‘shoeys’ during the first stop of his 2023 tour of Australia.
The American singer, 28, kicked off his sets Down Under in Brisbane on Thursday night, and what better way to be welcomed into the country with the classic, yet disgusting, Australian tradition?
Post reportedly performed the shoe-drinking act at least seven times during his concert.
He told the audience he was trying out a record and repeatedly drank beer from his shoe between songs.
The pop star even brought a few fans on stage on several occasions to perform the Australian tradition of wearing different types of shoes – even a shoe brace – in front of a packed audience.
The shoey is one of Australia’s iconic traditions and can be used as both a hazing punishment and a celebratory ritual.
It was made increasingly popular by famous athletes such as Formula 1 driver Daniel Ricciardo and UFC fighter Tai Tuivasa.
It is the custom of pouring alcohol into a sweaty shoe and then waving it.
In the past, the tradition has come under fire as critics – including prominent Australian musicians – called for its ban.
Post Malone played not just one, but several ‘shoeys’ during the first stop of his 2023 tour of Australia
Post reportedly performed the shoe-drinking act at least seven times during his concert
Stars such as Lizzo and Harry Styles, who performed in Australia earlier this year, also did a shoey.
‘My shoe? My shoe is disgusting. I can’t drink from my damn shoe, what’s wrong with you?’ Lizzo told the audience during her Sydney show in July.
But because she was a good sport, she took a shot of Tequila from her shoe.
Meanwhile, singer Harry surprised fans in February when he performed a shoey during his show in Perth.
The pop star even brought some fans on stage on several occasions to perform the Australian tradition with different types of shoes
…Even a boot brace
“This is one of the most disgusting traditions I’ve ever seen,” Harry said, before taking a drink from his $1,170 Adidas x Gucci shoe.
‘I feel like a different person. I’m ashamed of myself,” he said after the shoey.
‘It feels so personal. An intimate moment that you can share with so many people. I will discuss this in detail with my therapist.’
It’s common for fans to shout “shoo-ey!” at concerts. to sing. shoo-ey!’ hoping that the performer will agree to participate in the tradition.