Austin Richard Post (born July 4, 1995), known professionally as Post Malone, is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer who has achieved global prominence for his genre-bending musical style, which incorporates elements of hip-hop, pop, rock, R&B, and country. Born in Syracuse, New York, he spent his formative years in Grapevine, Texas, after his family relocated there when he was nine years old. His father, a former DJ, introduced him to a wide spectrum of music—including rock, country, and hip-hop—which heavily influenced his eclectic creative approach. During his teenage years at Grapevine High School, Post became interested in playing the guitar, partially inspired by the video game Guitar Hero, and participated in local metalcore bands before shifting his focus toward hip-hop and electronic production. Post Malone’s professional career began in 2011, but his breakthrough arrived in 2015 with the release of the song "White Iverson" on the streaming platform SoundCloud. The viral success of the track, a melodic and atmospheric tribute to NBA star Allen Iverson, led to a recording contract with Republic Records. This initial success served as the foundation for his debut studio album, *Stoney* (2016), which featured the diamond-certified hit "Congratulations" and established him as a significant presence in the music industry. Following his debut, Post Malone experienced a meteoric rise to stardom. His second studio album, *Beerbongs & Bentleys* (2018), debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and featured chart-topping singles such as "Rockstar" and "Psycho." His subsequent work, *Hollywood’s Bleeding* (2019), further solidified his versatility, producing the enduring hit "Circles." In the following years, he continued to experiment with sound and collaboration, releasing *Twelve Carat Toothache* (2022) and *Austin* (2023). By 2024, Post Malone pivoted toward his country influences with the release of *F-1 Trillion*, which included collaborations with prominent country artists such as Morgan Wallen. Known for his "genre-less" approach to music, Post Malone has been praised for his laconic vocal delivery and his ability to transcend traditional genre labels. His commercial achievements are extensive, including numerous Billboard chart records, multiple Billboard Music Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards. As of 2026, he remains one of the most successful streaming artists globally, having accumulated billions of streams and multiple diamond-certified singles. In his personal life, Post Malone is known for maintaining a relatively private lifestyle. He resides in a sprawling estate in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, a location he chose for its privacy and mountainous environment. He is a father and has often expressed a deep commitment to his family and creative freedom. Despite his immense fame and high-profile industry status, he is frequently characterized by peers and critics for his humble and introspective personality. His impact on modern music lies in his successful role as a crossover artist, effectively blurring the lines between pop, hip-hop, and country, and encouraging a more fluid, open-minded approach to genre classification in the contemporary music landscape.