Post Malone is one of the most commercially successful and genre-defying artists of his generation — a singer, rapper, songwriter, and producer whose refusal to stay in a single musical lane has made him one of the best-selling digital artists of all time. His 2024 country crossover album F-1 Trillion opened him to an entirely new audience of country music fans who now search his biography with zero awareness of existing hip-hop-focused pages about him, creating a virtually uncontested search lane for comprehensive biographical content.
Early Life
Austin Richard Post was born on July 4, 1995, in Syracuse, New York. He was raised by his father, Richard Post, a former DJ who worked for the Dallas Cowboys, and his stepmother, Jodie. His biological mother is not publicly known in detail. When Post was nine years old, the family moved to Grapevine, Texas, a suburb of Dallas, after his father became the Dallas Cowboys' concessions manager. He began playing guitar in 2009, inspired by the video game Guitar Hero and the music of bands including Metallica, Pantera, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. He attended Grapevine High School, where he was in a heavy metal band and was voted "Most Likely to Become Famous" by his classmates. He briefly attended Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas, before dropping out to move to Los Angeles and pursue music, forming the music group BLCKVRD with several friends.
Career
Post Malone's breakthrough came with the single White Iverson, which he wrote and recorded in February 2015 in a Los Angeles studio and uploaded to SoundCloud. The song went viral, attracting millions of plays within weeks and leading to a record deal with Republic Records. His debut studio album Stoney (2016) debuted at number six on the Billboard 200 and featured the diamond-certified single Congratulations featuring Quavo. His second album beerbongs & bentleys (2018) debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and included Rockstar featuring 21 Savage (his first Billboard Hot 100 number one) and Psycho featuring Ty Dolla $ign. Hollywood's Bleeding (2019) was his most acclaimed album, featuring Sunflower with Swae Lee (from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, one of the most-streamed songs of all time) and Circles. Twelve Carat Toothache (2022) and Austin (2023) continued his commercial momentum. His 2024 country crossover album F-1 Trillion, released on August 16, 2024, was a watershed moment — featuring collaborations with country superstars including Morgan Wallen, Blake Shelton, Luke Combs, Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Tim McGraw, Hank Williams Jr., Lainey Wilson, HARDY, Jelly Roll, Brad Paisley, and Billy Strings. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking his third consecutive number-one album and his first country chart-topping release.
Net Worth
As of 2026, Post Malone's estimated net worth is approximately $50 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Some sources estimate it higher at $60–90 million, reflecting his continued touring success and the F-1 Trillion album's commercial performance. His income sources include album sales (over 80 million records sold), massive streaming royalties (tracks including Rockstar and Circles have generated over $40 million in royalties alone), the Austin Tour (grossing approximately $50 million in 2023), brand partnerships, and merchandise. Despite his wealth, Post Malone has been noted for his relatively frugal lifestyle compared to other major recording artists.
Personal Life
Post Malone is famously private about his personal life. He was previously engaged to Hee Sung "Jamie" Park, with whom he has a daughter born in May 2022. The couple reportedly separated, and a custody case was filed in Utah in 2024. Post has never publicly revealed his daughter's full name. He has been open about his struggles with alcohol and his significant weight loss journey in 2023, which he attributed to adopting a healthier lifestyle. He is based primarily in Utah, where he owns a $3 million mansion in Cottonwood Heights, near Salt Lake City. He has spoken about preferring Utah's quiet lifestyle to the Los Angeles or New York music scenes.
Quick Facts
- Full Name: Austin Richard Post
- Date of Birth: July 4, 1995
- Birthplace: Syracuse, New York, USA
- Nationality: American
- Height: 6 ft 0 in
- Net Worth: $50 Million (2026)
- Children: 1 daughter (born May 2022)
- Best Known For: White Iverson, Sunflower (Spider-Man), Rockstar, Circles, F-1 Trillion country album, 80M+ records sold
