Post Malone is one of the well-known American singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer, and his full name is Austin Richard Post. He is famous for blending different genres like hip-hop, Pop, Country, and Rock.
He attracted a large audience with his laconic vocal style. Post Malone was born in Syracuse, but they moved to Grapevine, Texas, at the age of 9. Post Malone became very famous after his 1st single debut “White Iverson.”
After his first song, he signed to Republic Records the same year. Post Malone chose his stage name at the age of 14.
The total net worth of Post Malone is around $25 million as of 2021. Post Malone has earned an impressive amount of wealth in just a four-year career. He has become a recognized singer in the industry in only 4 years.
Early Life
Austin Richard’s Post was born on the 4th of July, 1995, in Syracuse, Newyork. His family moved to Grapevine, Texas, when he was only 9.
Post Malone raised by his father and stepmother. He became interested in music after playing guitar in Guitar Hero as a kid. Post Malone also played in a metal band and learned side things in FL Studio.
Post Malone created his first mixtape at the age of 16, which was highly liked by his friends, which encouraged him more to take an interest in music.
Career
Austin chose his stage name “Post Malone” when he was just 15. He took the start in 2015 when his first song “White Iverson” was released.
His song got 1 million views in a very short time, which made him famous. It caught the attention of Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller. The Republic Record signed this rising star later that year.
The first studio album of Post Malone was released in 2016, and it was a commercial success for him. In 2017 the RIAA certified this album double platinum.
Post’s first single of second album “RockStar” hit the number one on Billboard Hot 100. “Psycho” was another song that was at 2nd on Billboard top 100.
“Beerbongs and Bentley” was the second studio album of Post Malone and was released in 2018 and was a successful hit. Post Malone earned four grammy nominations due to this album.
In September 2019, Post released an album “Hollywood’s Bleeding,” which was debuted at number one on Billboard 200.
The Post is the first singer who broke records of Michael Jackson’s for most weeks on Billboard Tops. Post also collaborates with other artists, including Kanye West and 50 cent. In his four year career, he has a broken record of music legends.
Post Malone has collaborated with many famous artists such as Justin Bieber and 21 savage, which makes him even renowned and prosperous. Overall, Post Malone is a successful singer and earned a name in the industry.
Albums/ Mixtapes/ Singles
- Stoney released in December 2016
- Beerbongs and Bentley released in April 2018
- Hollywood’s Bleeding in September 2019
- August 26 (Mixtape)
- White Iverson
- Rockstar
- Psycho
- Deja vu
Awards Won
Post has earned the following awards and is nominated for numerous awards.
- He earned a Juno Award for International Album of the Year (2019)
- American Music Award for Favorite Album Rap/Hip-Hop (2019)
- American Music Award for Favorite Male Artist Pop/Rock (2018)
- MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Year (2018)
- Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Song (2019) Bravo Otto in der Kategorie Hip-Hop international (2018)
Post Malone has also earned four Grammy nominations for his studio album “Beerbongs and Bentley.”
Personal Life
Post Malone was born in New York and lived there until the age of 9, but his family moved to Grapevine, Texas, where his father and stepmother brought him up.
Post Malone lives in Los Angeles in and also owns a $3 million house in north Utah. The Post was in a relationship with Ashley Diaz, but they broke up in November 2019.
Post Malone Net Worth and Source of Income
As of 2021, the net worth of Post-Malone is around $25 million. And according to Forbes Post charges $500,000 for a concert. And there is no doubt that the net worth will increase year by year.