Career Timeline of Post Malone: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Post Malone built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Post Malone, born Austin Richard Post, is a prominent American figure recognized as a rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He rose to fame through his unique genre-bending style, seamlessly integrating hip-hop, pop, R&B, trap, and country elements into his music. His stage name, Post Malone, originated from a rap name generator that used his birth name as input.
2014: Y.A.T.R. Mixtape Release
In 2014, at the age of 16, Post Malone released his first mixtape, Y.A.T.R., using audio editor Audacity.
February 2015: "White Iverson" Upload to SoundCloud
In February 2015, upon completion, Post Malone uploaded "White Iverson" to his SoundCloud account.
July 19, 2015: "White Iverson" Music Video Release
On July 19, 2015, Post Malone released a music video for "White Iverson".
August 2015: Signing with Republic Records and Performing at Kylie Jenner's Birthday Party
In August 2015, Post Malone signed a recording contract with Republic Records. He also performed at Kylie Jenner's 18th birthday party, where he met Kanye West and sparked a future collaboration.
2015: "White Iverson" Release and Recognition
In 2015, Post Malone gained recognition with his debut single "White Iverson", which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100.
April 20, 2016: "Go Flex" Premiere on Beats 1
On April 20, 2016, Post Malone premiered his new single, "Go Flex" on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 show.
May 12, 2016: August 26th Mixtape Release
On May 12, 2016, Post Malone released a mixtape titled August 26th, referencing the planned release date of his debut album.
June 9, 2016: National Television Debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
On June 9, 2016, Post Malone made his national television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, performing "Go Flex".
2016: Stoney Album Release and Signing with Republic Records
In 2016, Post Malone signed with Republic Records and released his debut studio album Stoney, which peaked at number four on the Billboard 200.
February 2017: Beerbongs & Bentleys Album Title Reveal
In February 2017, Post Malone revealed the title of his next project, Beerbongs & Bentleys.
October 2017: Stoney Certified Double Platinum
In October 2017, Post Malone's album, Stoney, was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
February 20, 2018: "Psycho" Song Preview
On February 20, 2018, Post Malone previewed his new song with Ty Dolla Sign titled "Psycho".
February 23, 2018: "Psycho" Release and Tour Announcement
On February 23, 2018, Post Malone released "Psycho" and announced a tour with 21 Savage.
April 5, 2018: Beerbongs & Bentleys Release Date and "Stay" Premiere
On April 5, 2018, Post Malone announced that Beerbongs & Bentleys would be released on April 27, 2018, and premiered the song "Stay" during a Bud Lite Dive Bar show in Nashville.
April 27, 2018: Beerbongs & Bentleys Album Release and Streaming Records
On April 27, 2018, Post Malone's album Beerbongs & Bentleys was released, breaking first-day streaming records on Spotify and debuting at number one on the Billboard 200.
May 2018: Plans to Start Record Label and Film Production Company
In May 2018, it was announced that Post Malone was planning to start his own record label and film production company. Also won Top Rap Song at the Billboard Music Awards for Rockstar
November 2018: Recording Third Album in Utah Home
In November 2018, Post Malone confirmed he was recording his third album in his Utah home.
2018: Beerbongs & Bentleys Release Delayed
In 2018, Beerbongs & Bentleys release was delayed.
2018: Beerbongs & Bentleys Album Release and Streaming Records
In 2018, Post Malone's second album, Beerbongs & Bentleys, debuted atop the Billboard 200 and set numerous streaming records. It contained the number-one singles "Rockstar" and "Psycho".
2018: First collaboration with Crocs
Since 2018, Post Malone has released several collaborations with footwear company Crocs.
July 2019: "Goodbyes" Release and Runaway Tour Announcement
In July 2019, Post Malone released the single "Goodbyes" featuring Young Thug and announced the Runaway Tour with Swae Lee.
July 25, 2019: Announcement of Album Completion
On July 25, 2019, Post Malone announced that his upcoming album was finished.
August 26, 2019: Hollywood's Bleeding Album Title Announcement
On August 26, 2019, Post Malone announced on Twitter that his third album is called Hollywood's Bleeding.
August 30, 2019: "Circles" Song Release
On August 30, 2019, Post Malone released the song "Circles".
September 6, 2019: Hollywood's Bleeding Album Release
On September 6, 2019, Post Malone released his third studio album, Hollywood's Bleeding.
2019: Bud Light collaboration and Arnette sunglasses line
During Post Malone's Runaway Tour in 2019, he released special-edition Bud Light beer cans and multiple lines of sunglasses in collaboration with Arnette.
2019: Runaway Tour
In 2019, Post Malone had his Runaway Tour. It was documented in the film Runaway.
2019: Hollywood's Bleeding Album Release
In 2019, Post Malone released his third album, Hollywood's Bleeding, which topped the Billboard 200. It featured the hit single "Circles."
April 2020: Nirvana Covers Performance
In April 2020, Post Malone performed a live-streamed set of Nirvana covers from his home. The performance raised over US$5 million for the World Health Organization's COVID-19 relief fund and received praise from Nirvana's surviving members and Kurt Cobain's widow.
April 24, 2020: New album announcement and Nirvana covers livestream
On April 24, 2020, Post Malone announced that he was working on a new album. He also performed a livestreamed set of Nirvana covers from his home, raising over $5 million for the World Health Organization's COVID-19 relief fund.
May 2020: Maison No. 9 rosé wine launch
In May 2020, Post Malone launched his own line of French rosé wine, Maison No. 9, which sold out in two days.
August 2020: Investment in Envy Gaming
In August 2020, Post Malone invested in Envy Gaming and became a co-owner of the organization.
December 2020: Fifth Crocs collaboration released
In December 2020, Post Malone's fifth collaboration with footwear company Crocs was released.
April 30, 2021: Feature on DJ Khaled's Album
On April 30, 2021, Post Malone was featured on DJ Khaled's twelfth studio album, Khaled Khaled, on the song "I Did It" alongside DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lil Baby.
July 9, 2021: Release of "Motley Crew"
On July 9, 2021, Post Malone released the single "Motley Crew" with a music video featuring Tommy Lee and other collaborators.
January 26, 2022: Album title reveal
On January 26, 2022, Post Malone revealed that his fourth studio album would be titled Twelve Carat Toothache, during his cover story with Billboard.
April 2022: Republic Records Relaunches Mercury Records with Post Malone
In April 2022, Republic Records relaunched Mercury Records with a new roster that includes Post Malone.
April 27, 2022: Release date of "Twelve Carat Toothache" announced
On April 27, 2022, Post Malone announced that his album Twelve Carat Toothache would be released on June 3, 2022.
May 12, 2022: "Cooped Up" single release
On May 12, 2022, Post Malone released "Cooped Up" with Roddy Ricch as the second single from his upcoming album.
May 14, 2022: Saturday Night Live performance
On May 14, 2022, Post Malone appeared as a musical guest on Saturday Night Live, performing "Cooped Up" with Roddy Ricch and an unreleased song "Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol" with Fleet Foxes.
June 3, 2022: Release of "Twelve Carat Toothache" album
Post Malone's fourth studio album "Twelve Carat Toothache" was released on June 3, 2022.
August 12, 2022: "Runaway" documentary premiere
On August 12, 2022, the documentary film Runaway premiered on Amazon Prime Video's Freevee, showcasing behind-the-scenes moments from Post Malone's 2019 Runaway Tour.
2022: Magic: The Gathering collaboration
In 2022, Post Malone collaborated with Wizards of the Coast to create two special Magic: The Gathering supplemental sets, featuring himself and his tattoos on the cards. He also purchased the unique One Ring card for over $2 million.
2022: Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers theme song cover
In 2022, Post Malone covered the theme song from the 1989 television series Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers for the 2022 film of the same name.
2022: Twelve Carat Toothache Album Release
In 2022, Post Malone released his fourth album, Twelve Carat Toothache, which peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 and included the hit singles "I Like You (A Happier Song)" and "One Right Now."
April 2023: New album announcement and single release
In April 2023, Post Malone announced that he was working on a new album and released "Chemical" as the lead single.
April 2023: Raising Cane's restaurant design
In April 2023, Post Malone designed the exterior of a Raising Cane's restaurant location in Midvale, Utah.
April 21, 2023: Release of The Diamond Collection and Feature on YoungBoy Never Broke Again's Album
On April 21, 2023, Post Malone released The Diamond Collection, a compilation of his RIAA Diamond-certified singles, along with the single "Chemical". He also appeared on YoungBoy Never Broke Again's album, Don't Try This At Home, on the track "What You Say" with The Kid Laroi.
May 16, 2023: Announcement of "Austin" Album
On May 16, 2023, Post Malone announced the release date for his fifth studio album, Austin, set for July 28, 2023.
July 17, 2023: Collaboration with Noah Kahan on "Dial Drunk"
On July 17, 2023, Post Malone collaborated with Noah Kahan on a re-released version of Kahan's single "Dial Drunk," which charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
July 28, 2023: Release of "Austin" album
Post Malone's fifth studio album, Austin, was released on July 28, 2023.
2023: Austin Album Release and Pop Rock Exploration
In 2023, Post Malone released his fifth album, Austin, which peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 and explored pop rock elements. It featured the single "Chemical".
February 11, 2024: Super Bowl LVIII performance
On February 11, 2024, Post Malone performed "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl LVIII.
March 29, 2024: Feature on Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter"
On March 29, 2024, Post Malone was featured on the track "Levii's Jeans" from Beyoncé's eighth studio album, Cowboy Carter.
April 19, 2024: Release of Taylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" featuring Post Malone
On April 19, 2024, Taylor Swift released her eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, which features Post Malone on the track "Fortnight." The song set a Spotify single-day streaming record.
May 2, 2024: Announcement of "I Had Some Help" single
On May 2, 2024, Post Malone announced his next single, "I Had Some Help" featuring Morgan Wallen, which was released on May 10 and broke streaming records.
June 13, 2024: Announcement of "Pour Me a Drink" single
On June 13, 2024, Post Malone announced the single "Pour Me a Drink" featuring Blake Shelton, released on June 21.
June 18, 2024: Announcement of "F-1 Trillion" album
On June 18, 2024, Post Malone announced his sixth studio album, F-1 Trillion, set to be released on August 16, 2024.
August 16, 2024: Release of "F-1 Trillion" album
Post Malone's sixth studio album, F-1 Trillion, was released on August 16, 2024.
November 19, 2024: Announcement of concert tour
On November 19, 2024, Post Malone announced his eighth concert tour with Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrell as openers.
2024: Billboard Hot 100 Success with "Fortnight" and "I Had Some Help"
In 2024, Post Malone had two singles that debuted atop the Billboard Hot 100: a guest appearance on Taylor Swift's "Fortnight" and his first country pop song, "I Had Some Help" featuring Morgan Wallen.
February 17, 2025: European Leg of Tour Announced
On February 17, 2025, Post Malone announced the European leg of his tour, consisting of various festivals and headline shows, with Jelly Roll as the opening act on select dates.
