Hank3’s Instagram Account Spoofed – False Information Posted
Fans of Hank Williams III were sent into a tizzy on Wednesday (12-5) after a couple of Instagram posts from the 3rd generation performer emerged unexpectedly after a 2 1/2-year hiatus on the format. It also comes after a protracted period where Hank3 has not been touring, and has been virtually out of the public spotlight aside from a few collaborations.
“As a way to repay my followers that stuck by me during my absence, I am going to be doing something called the Risin’ Outlaw showcase,” said one post that included a picture of Hank3 with David Allan Coe. “Send me a message showing me your music and you may be featured on it. I will be doing them a few times a week.”
Unfortunately though, this is not a missive coming from Hank3. Not only did the message look suspicious, it also wasn’t simulcast on either Hank3’s Facebook or Twitter accounts—his preferred method of communication. Instead, it’s the result of a spoof of his Instagram account. Another post of him posing in one of his famous grandfather’s suits with the caption, “Holy shit been a while, huh?” posted earlier on Wednesday is also not Hank 3.
Saving Country Music reached out to Hank3’s manager/lawyer Patrick Files, who verified the posts were spoofs. Further concerning is that the posts are asking people to send personal information, which they shouldn’t do for security purposes. Patrick Files says he is working to get the posts removed.
As for what Hank3 has been up to, he emerged in October to speak up about the murder of his friend Brodie Wilkinson III’s at the hands of trespassers. Earlier this year, he also appeared on a DevilDriver tribute record to Outlaw country.
More Hank3 updates when they come available.
December 5, 2018 @ 10:38 pm
Holy moley this has me super pissed lmao. How the hell does this happen? Did his account get hacked?
Am I being tinfoil-ish, or does the Hank 3 sitch start to smell funnier the more time passes?
I guess the only upside is this adds to the Hank 3 mystique. I wonder what the hell is going on in his world? Hope you’re doing ok Hank!
December 6, 2018 @ 9:27 am
The other upside is the massive outpouring of support from his fanbase, both posts I saw had thousands of responses wishing him well and wanting to see him back on the road.
December 6, 2018 @ 4:27 am
WTF is “Hank3”?
December 6, 2018 @ 5:02 am
STFU
December 6, 2018 @ 5:53 am
Your mom’s boyfriend.
December 6, 2018 @ 7:36 am
You don’t know who Hank Williams III is ???
December 6, 2018 @ 4:50 pm
He’s like Hank Williams only less talented. No not Bocephus, I said less talented.
December 6, 2018 @ 5:55 am
I went to see Lana Del Rey last night, and you wouldn’t believe it. She performed “Two new country songs i just wrote”
and they were AMAZING.
December 6, 2018 @ 10:12 am
For real?
December 7, 2018 @ 8:23 am
For real! They’re called “Hey Blue Baby” and “I Must Be Stupid For Being So Happy”
December 7, 2018 @ 8:45 am
Amazing I love her. Only pop star I like. Saw her at a Leonard Cohen tribute and knew she had talent. What a voice. I will check it out !
December 6, 2018 @ 6:20 am
In retrospect, it would be odd for him to use the name of his first album Risin’ Outlaw for such a thing, which as I recall wasn’t a positive experience for him. I think it’s a pretty good album, though.
December 6, 2018 @ 8:52 am
Yes, that was the first indication something was off.
December 6, 2018 @ 8:01 am
much appreciated….. merci for info…
…….you never know what ou who is out there in the internet abyss…..
Glad Hank3 is fine : ) Amazzzing is Hankthree
December 6, 2018 @ 8:14 am
What a rude thing to do.
December 6, 2018 @ 9:10 am
Damn, I fell for this hook, line and sinker. Should have known better.
December 6, 2018 @ 12:26 pm
*Fake Instagram Account – CLOSED* Maybe Hank will see that the fans are starved! Its too bad the “fake” Instagram account couldn’t had just been transferred to who it should belong to!! There was quite a following there. With those fake posts made… I couldn’t believe the amount of people who immediately “Liked/Commented” there!! I hope soon Hank3 will make it back, mostly just hope all is good n well on his side!!!
December 6, 2018 @ 7:05 pm
I miss Hank3. Best concerts I’ve ever been to were his. He lead me down the road that has me reading this site daily. So much good music I learned about is due to him.
December 9, 2018 @ 8:30 am
I have worried about Shelton for a long time.
His absence for such a long time feeds that concern.
January 6, 2019 @ 1:32 pm
*UPDATE* In case no is aware there is now an official Instagram account made! (& Im sure “verified” at some point) Seriously a pleasure seeing Shelton stepping out from the shadows! & Gives us all a little hope!! Lets show this man some major support!! & Get those wheels rolling again!! Please check out and follow: https://instagram.com/sheltonhankwilliamsiii?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=1eulsw52hb3i6