The Instagram account MozPosting, a popular destination for Morrissey-themed memes and satire, has been forced to remove a viral post following intervention from the singer’s management. The controversy centered on a fake blog post titled “The Malefactors,” which purported to be an official list of enemies curated by the former Smiths frontman.

The satirical list, which gained significant traction online, featured an eclectic and absurd array of figures, including Björk, 50 Cent, and various fictional characters. The inclusion of names like Edward Cullen, Canada, and a “judgemental garden gnome named Clive” highlighted the clearly parodic nature of the content. However, the post’s reach was such that some internet users reportedly mistook the satire for a genuine statement from the artist.

Following the removal, the account administrator shared an update via Instagram Stories, confirming that they had been contacted by Morrissey’s management team. The request for removal cited concerns over “copyright infringement and impersonation.”

Hey everyone, you may have noticed that I’ve removed my most recent post. I was just contacted by Morrissey’s management team and I was asked to take the post down due to copyright infringement and impersonation.

This account is and has always been intended as satire, and the post was a parody, but I don’t want to create any unnecessary issues. Thank you to everyone who enjoyed the joke while it lasted.

To everyone messaging asking if my previous story is a joke….. unfortunately, it isn’t. 🙁 I’m genuinely devastated. I’m a huge fan of the man’s music, and this whole situation has been incredibly disheartening.

I created this page out of appreciation and to share a few laughs in difficult times, because goodness knows we could all use them. It was never intended to cause harm. Thank you to everyone who’s reached out with kind messages, I genuinely really appreciate it.

The incident underscores the increasingly litigious environment surrounding the singer’s online presence. Earlier this week, Morrissey claimed that political activists have been posing as him online, even alleging that one such imposter was linked to a former bandmate from The Smiths. As the artist prepares for the upcoming deluxe edition of his March release, Make-Up Is A Lie, the intersection of fan-driven satire and official management oversight remains a contentious point of discussion within his fanbase.