• Faith: Christian
• Career: Musician
• Birthday:  July 04, 1995

Austin Richard Post, known professionally as Post Malone, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Renowned for his genre-blending sound, he seamlessly incorporates elements of hip-hop, pop, R&B, trap, and country into his music, earning widespread recognition and critical acclaim.

Post Malone, known for the songs "Sunflower," "Rockstar," "Circles," and "Congratulations," is among RIAA's most top-certified artists, garnering 3.7 billion Spotify streams in 2024.

In high school, Post Malone began experimenting with FL Studio, producing beats and recording mixtapes, including one at 16 that earned him a local reputation among classmates who voted him "Most Likely to Become Famous." He moved to Los Angeles in 2014 at age 19 and began collaborating with producers and artists in a collective known as BLCKVRD. At this time, he adopted the stage name "Post Malone," "Post" from his surname and "Malone" from a random rap name generator online.

By August 2015, he signed with Republic Records, joining a roster that included Drake and The Weeknd. The song's official release that year peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, fueled by a low-budget video of Post wandering the desert—his signature braided cornrows and laid-back vibe already defining his image.

"White Iverson" opened doors fast. Post leveraged the buzz to collaborate with heavyweights like Kanye West (on "Fade") and Justin Bieber (touring as an opener in 2016). His debut mixtape, August 26th (2016), and first album, Stoney (December 2016), solidified his ascent. Stoney featured hits like "Congratulations" with Quavo, which went 14x platinum, showcasing his ability to merge hip-hop, pop, and rock. His genre-blending style—rooted in his love for Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, and Nirvana alongside rap—set him apart, appealing to both radio listeners and streaming audiences.

Malone has appeared in films such as "Spenser Confidential," "Wrath of Man," "This Is Me . . . Now: A Love Story," "Road House (2024)," and "Dear Santa." He has also entered into business deals such as Maison No. 9 (Rosé Wine), a collaboration with Crocs shoes, Envy Gambling, the Shaboink cannabis venture, the World Pong League, Trading Post Apparel, Bud Light, HyperX gaming headsets, and Doritos.

Malone was in a three-year relationship with Ashlen Diaz, which ended in November 2018. In May 2022, he announced that he was expecting his first child with his then-girlfriend. The following month, during "The Howard Stern Show" he revealed they were engaged and had welcomed a daughter. He later tattooed her initials, "DDP," on his forehead.

Is Post Malone religious?

Malone was raised in a Christian household, primarily in Dallas, Texas, after moving there at age nine. His family attended church, and he has referenced this background in passing.

In a 2018 GQ interview, he mentioned believing in God, saying, "I believe in God, but I feel like there's a lot of stuff in religion that's super strict, and I don't agree with all of it." Post has a large cross inked under his right eye and "Stay Away" on his forehead, alongside other religious imagery like praying hands and a medieval knight. In a 2018 Rolling Stone article, he described them as a way to "piss off my mom" initially, evolving into a signature look.

Musically, Post occasionally touches on Christian themes. In "Go Flex," he raps, "I'm just praying that you don't wreck." In "Saint-Tropez," he says, "Jesus got the wheel, on four," flipping a gospel phrase into a flex about luxury cars. These songs reflect tones that could align with existential or spiritual pondering, though they're not overtly religious. He has also alluded to supernatural experiences, such as UFOs and ghosts, that shape his worldview.

Despite his Christian roots, Post's lifestyle—marked by heavy drinking, smoking, and a rebellious persona—diverges from strict religious norms, particularly evangelical or conservative Christian ones. In a 2020 "H3 Podcast" interview, he dodged deep theological dives, focusing instead on living authentically: "I just try to be a good person, man."