Post Malone in Hong Kong! 9 facts you might not know about him ahead of his show, from his rumoured
Luckily, his most recent album Austin was released this summer, so there’s plenty for fans to be getting on with.
In celebration of the artist’s visit to the city, here are a few facts about him you might not know about …
1. What is Post Malone’s real name?
The 28-year-old’s real name is Austin Richard Post. His stage name is based on his existing surname, and he reportedly got “Malone” through an online rap name generator.
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2. His odd jobs before stardom
Before he became a hip-hop rock star, Post Malone worked several different jobs. During his teens, he worked at Chicken Express, a fast-food chain. The “Chemical” singer said he was working at the chicken restaurant so that he could save up and splurge on a pair of Versace shoes, according to a 2018 interview with Vanity Fair.3. His chart-topping successes
Post Malone is one of the biggest music stars of today. He has awards from Billboard, iHeartRadio, the American Music Awards and more. He’s also made history thanks to records like “Circles” and “Sunflower” all making it onto the Billboard charts.
4. He was denied entry to a bar in Australia
Earlier this year, the American singer made headlines when he was denied entry to an Australian bar because of his tattoos, per People.
“They turned me away for my tattoos,” he told The West Australian, speaking about QT Perth’s rooftop bar. “I’ve never really experienced anything like that.”
The venue later issued an apology, which was published in Australian media.
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5. He’s open about his struggles with anxiety
The famous artist is known for his candidness when it comes his personal experiences with anxiety and socialising.
In one recent interview with DJ Zane Lowe, he said, “I have a hard time communicating with people.” The rapper also told GQ in 2020 that he was trying to seek help for his personal mental health concerns: “It’s difficult. Through my songs, I can talk about whatever I want. But sitting here, face-to-face, it’s difficult.”
6. He performed at Kylie Jenner’s birthday
Back in 2015, Post Malone was invited to perform at Kylie Jenner’s birthday party, per MTV. “I met [Kanye West] at Kylie Jenner’s birthday party, and he said that he liked my music,” he told Hot 97. “And that’s kinda where it started,” he added, referring to his subsequent collaboration with West on the song “Fade”.7. He has over 70 tattoos
Tattoos are a big part of Post Malone’s life. According to Popsugar, he has over 70 of them, and they are inked across his entire body and face.
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8. He has a daughter
In 2022, Post Malone welcomed a daughter with his then-fiancée, according to People. He is very private about his personal life, but previously told TMZ that it was “time to take care of my body and my family and friends, and spread as much love as we can every day”.
9. He’s rumoured to be dating Korean rapper MLMA
Reports suggest that Post Malone might be in a relationship with MLMA (an acronym for “Me Love Me a Lot”), a South Korea-born rapper, artist and fashion designer. According to Distractify, fans refer to his partner as “Jamie”.
However, very little is known about their rumoured romance.ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tK%2FMqWWcp51kuqKzwLOgp52jZMC1xcueZqmdn6W5pnvCnqOemqKewaqx0miYq6yZmLmme5Jram5sZWp8sbvSrWSmmZyku6Z5x6iloGWbpLuoeZhmnZqbpKh6urvUZqSin5ipeq%2B702aip6enYq6ju9StZKGhnWKuqbHAnWShoaNiwKm71mafoqtdp8Kuu9SrnJ1lopq5osDIqKWsoJml