Early Life and Education of Post Malone: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 1, 2026

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Post Malone. From birth to education, explore key events.

Post Malone, born Austin Richard Post, is a versatile American artist celebrated for his genre-bending music. He is a singer, rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor. His music uniquely fuses elements of pop, hip-hop, trap, country, R&B, and rock, achieving mainstream success and critical acclaim. Malone's widespread appeal stems from his ability to seamlessly blend diverse musical styles, connecting with a broad audience. He has garnered numerous awards and recognition for his contributions to the music industry.

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December 2016: Statements on Trump, Clinton, and Sanders

In December 2016, Post Malone stated that if asked to perform at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration the following month he would not have been opposed, though felt neither Trump nor Hillary Clinton were fit for president of the United States and expressed his support for Bernie Sanders during the election cycle.

November 2017: Religious Affiliation

As of November 2017, Post Malone is not religiously affiliated, despite growing up in a Christian household.

November 2017: Dislike for Trump

In a November 2017 interview for Rolling Stone, Post Malone expressed a dislike for Trump, revealed he has a large collection of guns, and believes it is an American right to own and operate guns.

November 2018: End of relationship with Ashlen Diaz

In November 2018, Post Malone's three-year relationship with Ashlen Diaz came to an end.

2018: Views on the U.S. Government

During a trip to Canada in 2018, Post Malone was interviewed and said that "The biggest lie in the world is the U.S. government."

March 2020: Concerns over on-stage behavior

In March 2020, a video surfaced showing Post Malone falling and behaving oddly on stage during his song "I Fall Apart", leading to fan concerns about his health. Malone and his manager, Dre London, assured fans he was fine and not on drugs.

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2021: Tattoo Count

As of early 2021, Post Malone has at least 78 tattoos, some of which he inked himself and on friends.

May 2022: Announcement of first child

In May 2022, Post Malone announced that he was expecting his first child with his girlfriend.

2022: Struggle with alcoholism

During his 2022 interview with Howard Stern, Post Malone revealed that he had long struggled with alcoholism, but has recovered with the help of his fiancée.

November 2024: Daughter Living With Ex-Fiancée

Since November 2024, Post Malone's daughter has been living with his ex-fiancée.

March 2025: Split from fiancée revealed

In March 2025, it was revealed that Post Malone and his fiancée had quietly split at the end of 2024.

April 2025: Fiancée files for custody

In April 2025, Hee Sung "Jamie" Park, Post Malone's ex-fiancée, filed documents in Los Angeles asking the court to award her primary physical custody of their daughter, while also being open to sharing custody and allowing Malone visitation.