Post Malone
A genre-defying superstar who fused hip-hop melancholy with rock guitar and country twang, reshaping the sound of modern pop.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American singer and rapper·Birthday: July 4·Millennials
Biography
Austin Richard Post, who rechristened himself Post Malone, emerged from the digital wilds of SoundCloud to become one of streaming's first true titans. His 2015 breakout 'White Iverson,' recorded in his friend's basement, was a slow-burn anthem of longing and swagger that defied easy categorization. Malone's appeal lies in his alchemical blend: trap beats underpin mournful melodies, auto-tuned vocals convey raw emotion, and his tattooed, beer-loving persona projects an everyman authenticity. Albums like 'Stoney' and 'Beerbongs & Bentleys' shattered records, proving that a generation raised on algorithmic playlists craved his specific brand of genre-less catharsis. He is less a rapper or a rockstar than a mood curator, building stadium-sized singalongs from feelings of heartbreak, excess, and introspection. His collaborations span from Ozzy Osbourne to Billy Joe Shaver, a testament to his wide-open musical worldview and his role as a unifying force in a fragmented cultural landscape.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Post was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Post Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Post's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- His 2018 album 'Beerbongs & Bentleys' broke the record for most streams in a week on a major streaming platform upon its release.
- He held the record for the most simultaneous songs in the Billboard Hot 100's top 20 by any artist, with nine entries in 2018.
- Won the Billboard Music Award for Top Artist in 2020, beating out major pop and hip-hop contenders.
- His single 'Circles' spent a record-breaking 39 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- Headlined major festivals like Reading and Leeds and has sold out arena tours globally.
Did You Know?
He chose the name 'Post Malone' by entering 'Post' into a rap name generator and adding 'Malone' because it sounded like a 'badass basketball player.'
He is an avid collector of rare and vintage guitars, owning instruments once played by Kurt Cobain and Paul McCartney.
He is a certified sommelier and has expressed a serious interest in the wine industry.
He appeared on the MTV show 'Rob & Big' as a teenager, working as a security guard for the professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek.
He has a large tattoo of the late actor and comedian Chris Farley on his arm.
“I just want to be remembered as a guy that was nice and made good music.”
