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Much like the genre of his music, Post Malone is a bit of a mystery. Tattoos adorn the self-described rock star’s body. Based on his lyrics and posts to Instagram, the rapper seemingly spends his days making music, sipping Bud Light, lighting cigarettes, and doing literally nothing else. His meteoric rise from SoundCloud, where his 2015 hit “White Iverson” exploded, to owning the top-selling album in the world for three straight weeks in May, has left the casual Posty fan with plenty of questions.
With just two official albums to his name, along with a single mixtape, Post has made a significant mark on the rap game and the music world in general. He’s covered Bob Dylan songs. He’s already collaborated with some of the biggest names in hip-hop. He’s also experienced plenty of controversy, from being heard using the N-word in an old Vine to the fallout from his less-than-flattering comments about the state of rap music today.
Life is anything but quiet for Post, though he tries to be as private as possible for a music star in the digital age. He keeps to himself, doing the occasional interview and remaining fairly inactive on social media platforms. This has created a bit of mystery around him, so we’re here to provide some answers to all the burning questions you’ve ever had about the rapper.
From the meaning of his most recent face tattoo to his rarely talked-about (or seen) girlfriend, this is everything you need to know about Post Malone.
What is Post Malone’s real name?
Post Malone was born Austin Richard Post. He was named after his father, Rich, who is also a singer-songwriter.
How old is Post Malone?
He was born on July 4, 1995, making him 23 years old of this writing.
Where is Post Malone from?
Post was born in Syracuse, New York, where he lived until he was 10 years old. He then moved with his parents to Grapevine, Texas, after his father accepted a job working for the Dallas Cowboys. His parents still reside in Grapevine, and Post frequently claims it as his true hometown.
What genre of music does Post Malone play?
Post Malone has resisted the use of a single term to describe his music, thought it very clearly has origins in hip-hop. “It should just be music, you know?” Post told GQ in January. “Because I’ve met so many people that’ll say, ‘I listen to everything except for this, or this,’ you know? And I think that’s stupid. If you like it, you should listen to it.”
How was Post Malone discovered?
Post Malone’s rise can be traced to the release of what would become his first hit song, “White Iverson,” in 2015. Recorded shortly after Malone moved to Los Angeles from Texas (and met his current manager, Dre London), the song exploded on SoundCloud, which led to Malone signing with Republic Records.
Does Post Malone have a girlfriend?
Post has been dating 22-year-old promoter Ashlen Diaz on and off for over three years—the two reportedly met after she booked him for a show in Texas. He first mentioned her on Twitter in 2015, then again during an interview with The Breakfast Club soon after. Though the two rarely post pictures together on social media, they were spotted on a yacht together in St. Tropez in the middle of August.
How tall is Post Malone?
In response to a question from a fan on Twitter asking about his height in 2016, Post stated that he is 6-foot-2.
What does Post Malone’s “Always Tired” tattoo mean?
One of Malone’s most recent tattoos is of the words “always” and “tired” under each of his eyes. He told Tim Westwood that the face tattoo represents “always grinding, always working, always tired, but we staying up, anyway.” He also said he chose “always tired” because the two words have nearly the same number of letters, keeping the ink symmetrical.
Was Post Malone involved in a plane crash?
On August 21, Post Malone was a passenger aboard a jet leaving a New Jersey airport that blew two tires upon takeoff. Post was en route to London, where he was schedule to perform at the Reading and Leeds Festivals. The jet, however, was forced to make an emergency landing at Stewart International Airport, just under two hours north of New York City. No one was injured.
“i landed guys.” Malone tweeted. “thank you for your prayers. can’t believe how many people wished death on me on this website. fuck you. but not today.”
How did Post Malone learn how to play guitar?
Post credits the video game Guitar Hero with inspiring him to want to play the actual guitar. His mother bought him his very own Washburn Lyon for Christmas one year, and Malone taught himself to play using a slew of YouTube videos and ultimate-guitar.com.
“It took a long time, because I used to suck. I was really bad,” Post told The Huffington Post. “You gotta start somewhere. You just gotta stick with it, because a lot of people wanna give up whenever they first start something.”
When is Post Malone’s next album dropping?
There’s no confirmed date, but in early June, just a month after he released Beerbongs & Bentleys, the rapper tweeted, “i am writing for the next album. thank u to everyone that is listening. let’s kick some dick. i love u. good morning.”
There’s been no update since, but it sounds like Post already has material in the works.