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 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.
On July 4, 1995, Austin Richard Post, known professionally as Post Malone, was born. He would later become a famous rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer known for blending genres.
In 2010, Post Malone auditioned for the American band Crown the Empire, but was rejected after his guitar strings broke during the audition.
In June 2016, Post Malone was considered for XXL's "2016 Freshman Class" magazine cover, but his camp indicated he was moving towards a rock/pop/country direction.
In August 2016, Post Malone issued an apology for his album, Stoney, being late.
In 2016, Post Malone's parody synth-pop ballad song called "Why Don't You Love Me" under the alias Leon DeChino, which was originally intended for a school project, reappeared online.
In November 2017, Post Malone expressed his dislike for Donald Trump in an interview with Rolling Stone. During the same November 2017 interview, he also revealed his extensive gun collection and asserted the right to own and operate guns.
On August 21, 2018, a plane carrying Post Malone experienced a tire blowout during takeoff and was forced to make an emergency landing at Stewart International Airport. The plane landed safely.
Post Malone's former home in San Fernando Valley, California, was burgled on September 1, 2018.
On September 8, 2018, Post Malone was involved in a car crash in Santa Monica when his Rolls-Royce collided with another car. There were minor injuries.
In November 2018, Post Malone's three-year relationship with Ashlen Diaz ended.
In 2018, during an interview in Canada, Post Malone stated that the U.S. government is the "biggest lie" and likened it to a reality show, predicting significant changes within his generation.
As of 2019, Post Malone resided in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, in a multimillion-dollar home.
On March 12, 2020, Post Malone's concert at Denver's Pepsi Center proceeded as scheduled, but future U.S. tour dates were postponed due to the rising concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
As of early 2021, Post Malone had at least 78 tattoos, many of which he inked himself or on friends.
In May 2022, Post Malone announced that he was expecting his first child with his current girlfriend.