History of Post Malone in Timeline
Austin Richard Post, better known as Post Malone, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for blending genres like hip hop, pop, R&B, and trap, creating a unique sound that has earned him both recognition and praise. Interestingly, his stage name "Post Malone" was generated using a rap name generator with his birth name as input.
1989: Original Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers Theme Song Release
The original theme song for the television series "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers", performed by Jeff Pescetto, was released in 1989.
1994: Release of "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
Mariah Carey's song "All I Want For Christmas Is You" was released in 1994.
July 4, 1995: Birth of Austin Richard Post
On July 4, 1995, Austin Richard Post, known professionally as Post Malone, was born in Syracuse, New York.
1997: Garth Brooks' "Longneck Bottle" Release
Garth Brooks released "Longneck Bottle" in 1997.
2010: Failed Audition for Crown the Empire
In 2010, Post Malone auditioned for the American band Crown the Empire but was rejected after his guitar strings broke during the audition.
2011: Post Malone Begins Musical Career
Post Malone began his musical career in 2011.
February 2015: "White Iverson" Uploaded to SoundCloud
In February 2015, Post Malone uploaded "White Iverson" to his SoundCloud account after recording the song two days after writing it.
July 19, 2015: Release of "White Iverson" Music Video
On July 19, 2015, Post Malone released the music video for "White Iverson".
August 2015: Signing with Republic Records
In August 2015, Post Malone signed a recording contract with Republic Records.
2015: Release of Debut Single "White Iverson"
In 2015, Post Malone released his debut single 'White Iverson', which peaked at number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
April 20, 2016: Premiere of "Go Flex" on Beats 1
On April 20, 2016, Post Malone premiered his single 'Go Flex' on Zane Lowe's Beats 1 show.
May 12, 2016: Release of Mixtape "August 26th"
On May 12, 2016, Post Malone released his first full-length project, a mixtape, titled August 26th.
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: Debut Studio Album "Stoney"
Post Malone signed with Republic Records and released his debut studio album 'Stoney' in 2016. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200.
2016: Resurfacing of "Why Don't You Love Me"
A parody synth-pop ballad song called 'Why Don't You Love Me' that Malone released in 2016 under the alias Leon DeChino resurfaced online.
June 2017: Emo Nite DJ Set
In June 2017, Post Malone appeared for a DJ set at Emo Nite in Los Angeles, California, where he played songs by American alt-rock band My Chemical Romance.
October 2017: Lil B's "Culture Vulture" Accusation
In October 2017, Lil B accused Post Malone of being a "culture vulture" on Twitter.
November 2017: Malone Expresses Dislike for Trump and Interest in Conspiracy Theories
In November 2017, during an interview for Rolling Stone, Post Malone expressed his dislike for then-President Donald Trump. He also revealed his interest in conspiracy theories and his belief in the American right to own guns.
January 2018: Post Malone's Response to "Culture Vulture" Accusations
Post Malone went on an intoxicated rant against "culture vulture" accusations in January 2018, and later addressed the topic in a GQ interview.
2018: Malone Shares Views on U.S. Government During Canada Trip
During a 2018 trip to Canada, Post Malone participated in an interview where he expressed his views on the U.S. government, calling it "the biggest lie in the world" and comparing it to a reality show.
2018: Release of "Sunflower" for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
In 2018, Post Malone released the single 'Sunflower' with Swae Lee for the soundtrack to the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. It became the highest-certified song in RIAA history.
2018: Release of Second Album "Beerbongs & Bentleys"
Post Malone released his second album 'Beerbongs & Bentleys' in 2018. It debuted atop the Billboard 200 and set numerous streaming records.
2019: Runaway Tour
Post Malone embarked on his Runaway Tour in 2019, featuring performances in cities like New York City and Chicago, and included the 2019 Posty Fest in Arlington.
2019: Release of Third Album "Hollywood's Bleeding"
Post Malone's third album, "Hollywood's Bleeding," was released in 2019 and became his second album to peak the Billboard 200.
June 2020: Feature on Tyla Yaweh's "Tommy Lee"
In June 2020, Post Malone featured on Tyla Yaweh's single "Tommy Lee".
July 10, 2020: "Tommy Lee" Remix Release
On July 10, 2020, a remix of Tyla Yaweh's single "Tommy Lee", featuring Post Malone and drums from Tommy Lee himself, was released.
April 30, 2021: Feature on DJ Khaled's "I Did It"
On April 30, 2021, Post Malone was featured on DJ Khaled's song "I Did It", alongside DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lil Baby, from Khaled's album "Khaled Khaled".
July 9, 2021: "Motley Crew" Release
Post Malone released the single "Motley Crew" with an accompanying music video featuring Tommy Lee, Tyga, Tyla Yaweh, and his manager Dre London on July 9, 2021.
January 26, 2022: Twelve Carat Toothache Album Title Reveal
During his cover story with Billboard on January 26, 2022, Post Malone revealed that his fourth studio album would be titled "Twelve Carat Toothache".
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: Twelve Carat Toothache Release Date Announcement
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" Release
Post Malone released "Cooped Up" with Roddy Ricch, the second single from his album "Twelve Carat Toothache", on May 12, 2022.
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 titled "Love/Hate Letter to Alcohol" with Fleet Foxes.
June 3, 2022: Twelve Carat Toothache Album Release
Post Malone released his fourth studio album, "Twelve Carat Toothache", on June 3, 2022.
August 12, 2022: Runaway Documentary Premiere
On August 12, 2022, the documentary film "Runaway", showcasing behind-the-scenes moments and performances from Post Malone's 2019 Runaway Tour, premiered on Amazon Prime Video's Freevee channel.
2022: Release of Fourth Album "Twelve Carat Toothache"
Post Malone released his fourth album, 'Twelve Carat Toothache,' in 2022.
2022: Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers Theme Song Cover
Post Malone covered the theme song from the 1989 television series "Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers" for the 2022 film of the same name.
April 2023: New Album Announcement
Post Malone announced he was working on a new album in April 2023.
April 21, 2023: The Diamond Collection and "What You Say" Release
On April 21, 2023, Post Malone released "The Diamond Collection", a compilation of his Diamond-certified singles, alongside the single "Chemical". He also appeared on YoungBoy Never Broke Again's song "What You Say" from the album "Don't Try This At Home" on the same day.
May 16, 2023: Austin Album Announcement
Post Malone announced on May 16, 2023, that his fifth studio album, "Austin", would be released on July 28, 2023.
July 17, 2023: "Dial Drunk" Collaboration with Noah Kahan
On July 17, 2023, Post Malone collaborated with Noah Kahan on a re-released version of Kahan's single "Dial Drunk", which peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100.
July 28, 2023: Austin Album Release
Post Malone released his fifth studio album, "Austin", on July 28, 2023.
2023: Release of Fifth Album "Austin"
Post Malone explored pop rock influences in his fifth album, 'Austin', released in 2023.
February 11, 2024: Super Bowl LVIII Performance
Post Malone performed "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024.
March 29, 2024: Feature on Beyoncé's "Levii's Jeans"
On March 29, 2024, Post Malone was featured on Beyoncé's song "Levii's Jeans" from her album "Cowboy Carter".
April 19, 2024: Feature on Taylor Swift's "Fortnight" and Album Release
Taylor Swift's album "The Tortured Poets Department", featuring Post Malone on the lead single "Fortnight", was released on April 19, 2024. "Fortnight" set a single-day streaming record on Spotify on its release day.
May 2, 2024: "I Had Some Help" Announcement
Post Malone announced his next single, "I Had Some Help" featuring Morgan Wallen, on May 2, 2024.
2024: Post Malone Holds Record for Most Diamond-Certified Songs
As of 2024, Post Malone holds the record for the artist with the most diamond-certified songs, with nine to his name.