Austin Richard Post, born July 4, 1995, better known as Post Malone, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor gaining recognition for his superb blend of hip hop, pop, R&B and trap.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Austin Richard Post |
| Date of Birth | 1995 |
| Place of Birth | Syracuse, New York, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Record producer, Actor |
| Net Worth | $45M |
| Marital Status | Engaged |
Early Life and Education
Born on July 4th, 1995, Austin Richard Post, better known as Post Malone, started his journey in Syracuse, New York. He was raised by his father and stepmother, music filled his childhood thanks to his DJ dad who introduced him to different genres among which are hip-hop to country and rock.
When he was nine, the family moved to Grapevine, Texas. His Dad’s new job managing concessions for the Dallas Cowboys kept them busy, but Post found his breakthrough in music.
Malone began to play the guitar and auditioned for the American band Crown the Empire in 2010 but was rejected after his guitar strings broke during the audition, but this didn’t stop his drive for music.
He studied at Grapevine High School and was once voted the “Most Likely to be Famous” by his classmate after showing them a mixtape by him.
Career
Born in New York, Austin Richard Post in 1995, had his musical journey started at an early age, nurtured by his DJ dad who exposed him to different genres.
In 2015, the song “White Iverson” caught the attention of netizens , landing him a record deal and collaborations with big names like Kanye West and Justin Bieber. He released his first mixtape, “August 26th,” and made his national television debut.
Malone’s next project, “Beerbongs & Bentleys,” broke streaming records and topped the charts with hits like “Rockstar” and “Psycho.” He earned awards, started his own label, and even organized a festival.
In 2019, he released his third album, “Hollywood’s Bleeding,” again dominating the charts and earning Grammy nominations. He went on to collaborate with Swae Lee , Tyla Yaweh, DJ Khaled and Young Thug which earned him continued success.
In 2021, he released “Motley Crew” and “One Right Now” with the Weeknd, while 2022 saw the arrival of his fourth album, “Twelve Carat Toothache,” featuring Roddy Ricch and Fleet Foxes.
In 2023 he brought a compilation album, “The Diamond Collection,” and a documentary, “Runaway.” He’s already working on his fifth album, “Austin,” with singles like “Chemical” and “Mourning” which have got fans excited.
Net Worth
Post Malone has a staggering net worth of $45 million which have been amassed from his diversity in music, as well as participation in acting.
Personal Life
The talented singer and rapper is engaged to Jamie but little or no information is known about her but he announced their engagement in May 2022. In June 2022, Malone announced that he and his girlfriend Jamie have welcomed a daughter.
