Trouble In Big Sky: Shaboozey’s Photos Raise Legal Questions

Shaboozey’s Montana Photo Shoot Sparks Controversy

Perhaps by now you've seen the photos that the singer "Shaboozey" shared of his most recent photo shoot in Montana.

Well, it turns out that photo shoot has landed the popular singer in a bit of trouble with the landowners who own the land he took those photos on.

Internet Sleuths Pinpoint The Location

According to the website Whiskey Riff, the "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" singer shared photos that showcased and captured the beauty of Montana.

However, it didn't take long until people were able to figure out where Shaboozey was at in the Big Sky, thanks to modern technology.

Once the location was revealed, it was also revealed that Shaboozey and his team had not asked for permission to film on private land, prompting the owner to respond to the situation.

Montana Property Owner Responds To Unauthorized Shoot

Here is what Lexie Kottwitz, the co-owner of the property, shared on social media (which has since been either deleted or set to private).

“Shaboozey,

I am writing you in regards to a recent and unexpected visit that you made to our family’s private property in Montana. While we understand the appeal and beauty of the land out here —the wild skies, the untouched nature, the deep quiet —we were taken aback to learn that you crossed into our private acreage without permission, on social media, no less.

Here in Montana, the land is not just land. It’s a way of life. Generations of families have cared for it, protected it, and drawn strength and identity from it. With that comes a deep respect for personal property and the understanding that stewardship and boundaries go hand in hand.

Trespassing, whether by a stranger or a celebrity, goes against those values. Our family has worked hard to preserve this space, not just for ourselves but for our community and our heritage. That respect is something we extend to others, and it’s something we respect in return.

I trust this incident was not malicious, but it’s important you know that this land is not open to the public for exploration, no matter how scenic or symbolic it may seem from the outside.

Montana’s beauty is rooted not only in its wilderness, but also in the integrity of its people —people who value honesty, respect, and the understanding that this land deserves our care and reverence.

We welcome you to our big, beautiful state that prides itself on having acres upon acres of public land to enjoy. We also welcome you to build relationships with the folks that reside here; we are pretty friendly people. A phone call or door knock would have been the right thing to do.

Please respect our values moving forward.”

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