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What is Post Malone’s Net Worth?
Post Malone, the American rapper, singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer, has a net worth of $45 million. He is famous for his music, which merges various genres such as hip hop, pop, country and rock. His debut single “White Iverson” was released in 2015 and brought him to prominence.
Early Life and Career of Post Malone
Austin Richard Post was born on July 4, 1995, in Syracuse, New York. He was raised by his father and stepmother in Grapevine, Texas, where his father worked as a concessions manager for the Dallas Cowboys. Post’s father introduced him to various genres of music, having been a DJ in his youth.
At the age of 14 or 15, Post chose the stage name “Post Malone” by combining his last name with “Malone”, which he got from an online rap name generator. He created his first mixtape, “Young and After Them Riches”, when he was 16 years old.
After graduating from high school, Post briefly attended Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas, before dropping out and moving to Los Angeles with his friend Jason Probst. In LA, Post and Probst joined the group BLCKVRD, along with several other producers and artists, and recorded music together. They also lived together in the San Fernando Valley.
Post met Rex Kudo in LA, who produced several tracks for him, including his breakthrough single, “White Iverson”. He uploaded “White Iverson” onto his SoundCloud account in February 2015, and the accompanying music video was released in July of that year.
Post Malone’s Rise to Fame and Success
Post Malone gained attention with his hit single “White Iverson” and signed a recording contract with Republic Records in 2015. He began collaborating with prominent rappers such as Kanye West and released his first mixtape “August 26” in 2016, followed by his first studio album “Stoney” in December of that year. “Stoney” was certified double platinum by the RIAA in 2017.
Post’s second album “Beerbongs & Bentleys” was released in 2018 and broke the first day streaming record on Spotify. His third album “Hollywood’s Bleeding” debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in 2019. Post has also collaborated with various artists on tracks such as “Sunflower” for the “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” soundtrack and “Goodbyes” featuring Young Thug.
As his own principal songwriter, Post receives more of his royalties than many other recording artists. He also grosses $500,000 per concert and hosts his own music festival, Posty Fest. Post has sponsorships with brands such as HyperX, True Religion, and Bud Light, with whom he has released a limited-time fashion collection.
Post Malone’s Earnings and Endeavors
Post Malone earned a whopping $60 million between June 2019 and June 2020, making him one of the highest-paid rappers in the world. He earned a substantial part of his income from touring, with his 2019 and 2020 tours grossing $1.3 million per city. He also made millions through endorsement deals with companies like Bud Light Seltzer, which included a memorable Super Bowl ad.
In June 2020, Post Malone launched his own line of rosé, Maison No. 9, adding yet another successful venture to his impressive portfolio.
Post Malone: Personal Life, Style, and Controversies
Post Malone was in a three-year relationship with Ashlen Diaz until their breakup in November 2018. He resides in Los Angeles, California, and also owns a $3 million 13,000-square-foot home in northern Utah. However, his previous home in San Fernando Valley, California, was robbed in September 2018.
Known for his bold personal style, Post Malone has a large collection of face tattoos that include a line of barbed wire across his forehead, the words “Stay Away” above his right eyebrow, “always” and “tired” under both eyes, and “STONEY” below his chin.
Post Malone has been accused by multiple publications and on social media of being a “culture vulture” and appropriating African-American culture. In January 2018, he went on an intoxicated rant against those who accused him of such. He also received backlash for comments he made in an interview with Polish media outlet NewOnce, where he claimed that modern hip-hop lacks “people talking about real shit,” and that “if you’re looking to think about life, don’t listen to hip-hop.” Fellow rappers Lil B and Vince Staples, as well as social media users, criticized his comments.
