THE GENRE-BLENDING TEXAS ARTIST WHO BECAME ONE OF STREAMING’S BIGGEST STARS
Post Malone
b. 1995 · Male Musician
Early Life
Austin Richard Post, known professionally as Post Malone, was born on July 4, 1995, in Syracuse, New York, and moved with his family to the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas as a child.
He taught himself guitar as a teenager and developed an early interest in a wide range of music, from hip-hop to rock and country, before uploading music online under his stage name.
Rise to Fame
His 2015 single “White Iverson,” posted to SoundCloud, went viral and led to a record deal, quickly establishing him as a rising star known for blending hip-hop, rock, and pop influences.
His debut album “Stoney” (2016) produced multiple hit singles and set the stage for a string of chart-topping, genre-crossing releases in the years that followed.
Career Highlights
Post Malone became one of the most streamed artists in the world through albums including “Beerbongs & Bentleys” (2018) and “Hollywood’s Bleeding” (2019), scoring numerous multi-platinum hits.
In the mid-2020s, he pivoted toward country music with the album “F-1 Trillion” (2024), earning both commercial success and recognition within the country music community.
Personal Life
Post Malone has been open about his working-class Texas upbringing and his personal interests, including video games and collecting memorabilia.
He has a daughter and has spoken about balancing his music career with fatherhood and personal wellness.
Net Worth & Legacy
Post Malone’s net worth is estimated in the hundreds of millions of dollars, built through record sales, streaming royalties, touring, and business ventures including a wine brand.
Widely regarded as one of the defining crossover artists of the streaming era, Post Malone has built a legacy of genre fluidity and record-breaking commercial success.