Austin Richard Post, known professionally as Post Malone, was born on July 4, 1995, in Syracuse, New York. He was raised by his father, Richard Post, and his stepmother, Jodie. His father's work as a DJ introduced Malone to a wide variety of music genres, including hip-hop, country, and rock. At the age of nine, his family moved to Grapevine, Texas, after his father became the manager of concessions for the Dallas Cowboys. Malone's interest in music began with playing the video game Guitar Hero, which led him to learn the guitar. He chose his stage name, Post Malone, around the age of 14 or 15 by putting his birth name into a rap name generator.
Career Beginnings
Malone's music career began to take shape after he moved to Los Angeles. He gained significant recognition in 2015 with the release of his debut single "White Iverson" on SoundCloud. The song quickly went viral, amassing over a million streams within a month and attracting the attention of record labels. This led to him signing a recording contract with Republic Records in August 2015. Following the success of "White Iverson," Malone collaborated with prominent artists and opened for Justin Bieber on his Purpose World Tour.
Rise to Fame and Musical Style
Post Malone's music is known for its blending of various genres, including hip-hop, pop, R&B, and rock. His debut studio album, "Stoney," was released in 2016 and featured the diamond-certified single "Congratulations" featuring Quavo. The album set a record for the most weeks on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Studio Albums
His second album, "Beerbongs & Bentleys" (2018), debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and set multiple streaming records. It included the number-one singles "Rockstar" (featuring 21 Savage) and "Psycho" (featuring Ty Dolla Sign). His third album, "Hollywood's Bleeding" (2019), also reached number one and featured the hit single "Circles," which had a record-setting run on the Billboard Hot 100. Subsequent albums include "Twelve Carat Toothache" (2022) and "Austin" (2023), both of which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. In 2024, he released his country-focused album "F-1 Trillion".
Notable Collaborations
Throughout his career, Post Malone has collaborated with a diverse range of artists. Some of his most successful collaborations include "Sunflower" with Swae Lee for the "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" soundtrack, which also topped the Billboard Hot 100. He has also worked with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Travis Scott, Doja Cat, The Weeknd, Taylor Swift, and Beyoncé.
Artistry and Influence
Malone has described his own music as "genre-less". His vocal style has been characterized as "laconic". He has cited Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash as major influences on his work. As of 2025, Post Malone holds the record for the artist with the most diamond-certified songs, with nine. He has sold over 80 million records worldwide and has received numerous awards, including ten Billboard Music Awards and three American Music Awards.