History of Post Malone in Timeline
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.
1989: Original release of Chip 'n Dale theme song
In 1989, the theme song for Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers was originally performed by Jeff Pescetto and later by The Jets in album releases.
1994: "All I Want for Christmas Is You" original release
Mariah Carey's song, "All I Want for Christmas Is You" released in 1994, had its single-day streaming record surpassed by Taylor Swift's "Fortnight (feat. Post Malone)" in 2024.
July 4, 1995: Austin Richard Post Born
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.
1997: Garth Brooks' record in country radio
In 1997, Garth Brooks was the artist of the song to clear the panel in its first week at country radio prior to Post Malone's "I Had Some Help" in 2024.
2010: Failed Crown the Empire Audition
In 2010, Post Malone auditioned for the American band Crown the Empire, but was rejected after his guitar strings broke during the audition.
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".
June 2016: XXL Freshman Class Consideration and Genre Direction
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.
August 2016: Apology for Stoney Album Delay
In August 2016, Post Malone issued an apology for his album, Stoney, being late.
December 2016: Political Views
In December 2016, Post Malone expressed his views on US Presidents. He said John F. Kennedy was "the only President to speak out against the crazy corruption stuff that's going on in our government nowadays". He would have considered performing at Donald Trump's inaugration and showed support for Bernie Sanders during the election cycle.
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.
2016: "Why Don't You Love Me" Reappearance Online
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.
February 2017: Beerbongs & Bentleys Album Title Reveal
In February 2017, Post Malone revealed the title of his next project, Beerbongs & Bentleys.
June 2017: DJ Set at Emo Nite
In June 2017, Post Malone appeared for a DJ set at Emo Nite in Los Angeles, playing songs by My Chemical Romance.
October 2017: Accusations of cultural appropriation
In October 2017, Post Malone was accused of cultural appropriation by various publications and on social media, including by rapper Lil B, who suggested he was turning into a "white dude."
October 2017: Stoney Certified Double Platinum
In October 2017, Post Malone's album, Stoney, was certified double platinum by the RIAA.
November 2017: Dislike for Trump and Gun Rights Advocacy
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.
November 2017: Controversial hip-hop comments
In November 2017, Post Malone stated in an interview that modern hip-hop lacks "people talking about real shit," leading to criticism from fellow rappers. He later clarified his comments, citing Bob Dylan as an artist he listens to for reflection.
January 2018: Intoxicated rant against cultural appropriation claims
In January 2018, Post Malone went on an intoxicated rant against people who describe him as a culture vulture, later stating that "there's a struggle being a white rapper" in an interview with GQ.
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
August 2018: Breaking Billboard Chart Record and Teasing Mac Miller Collaboration
In August 2018, Post Malone broke Michael Jackson's 34-year-old record for most weeks on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart with Stoney. A collaboration album with Mac Miller was also teased.
August 21, 2018: Emergency plane landing
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.
September 1, 2018: San Fernando Valley home burglary
Post Malone's former home in San Fernando Valley, California, was burgled on September 1, 2018.
September 8, 2018: Car accident
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.
November 2018: Recording Third Album in Utah Home
In November 2018, Post Malone confirmed he was recording his third album in his Utah home.
November 2018: End of relationship with Ashlen Diaz
In November 2018, Post Malone's three-year relationship with Ashlen Diaz ended.
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: Views on U.S. Government
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.
2018: First collaboration with Crocs
Since 2018, Post Malone has released several collaborations with footwear company Crocs.
February 10, 2019: Grammy Awards Performance with Red Hot Chili Peppers
On February 10, 2019, Post Malone performed with the Red Hot Chili Peppers at the Grammy Awards show.
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: Residency in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
As of 2019, Post Malone resided in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, in a multimillion-dollar home.
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."
March 12, 2020: Denver Concert and Tour Postponement Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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.
March 2020: Concerns about on-stage behavior
In March 2020, a video surfaced showing Post Malone falling and behaving oddly on stage, causing fans to worry about his health. Malone and his manager later clarified that he was not on drugs and was feeling well.
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.
2021: Number of tattoos
As of early 2021, Post Malone had at least 78 tattoos, many of which he inked himself or on friends.
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.
May 2022: Announcement of expecting first child
In May 2022, Post Malone announced that he was expecting his first child with his current girlfriend.
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: Recovery from alcoholism
During his 2022 interview with Howard Stern, Post Malone revealed he had struggled with alcoholism but had recovered with the help of his fiancée.
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.
2025: Most Diamond-Certified Songs
As of 2025, Post Malone holds the record for the artist with the most diamond-certified songs, with nine to his name.
