Post Malone stepped onto the U.S. Bank Stadium stage Tuesday night holding a microphone in one hand and a red Solo cup in the other—likely filled with beer. He wore a large Texas-style belt buckle over tight jeans, a blue-and-white striped Western shirt, face tattoos, and sparkling grillz. The message was clear: he’s a major star on a massive tour.
But how should we define Post Malone’s music? Is it country, hip-hop, pop, or rock?
In truth, it’s all of the above. And that broad appeal drew an estimated 50,000 fans to Minneapolis for his headlining set, supported by rising country artist Jelly Roll and quirky Americana Grammy-winner Sierra Ferrell. The three performers brought different sounds that somehow intersect under the wide umbrella of country music. The result was a vibrant and varied show, driven as much by personality as by the music itself.
Like Beyoncé—who now goes by Cowboy Carter—Post Malone was raised in Texas and only recently leaned into country music. Still, he refuses to be boxed into a single genre.
Now approaching his 30th birthday on July 4, Malone has become a symbol of American pop music over the past decade. His sound blends elements of pop, trap, hip-hop, country, folk, rock, R&B, and heavy Auto-Tune.
He has also surpassed Carlos Santana as one of music’s most versatile collaborators. Post Malone has recorded with a wide range of artists, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Morgan Wallen, the Weeknd, Doja Cat, Justin Bieber, 21 Savage, Blake Shelton, Ozzy Osbourne, SZA, Lainey Wilson, Nicki Minaj, Noah Kahan, Chris Stapleton, Travis Scott, Swae Lee, and Dolly Parton.
Malone may not be known for his guitar skills or vocal strength—often relying on Auto-Tune rather than his natural voice—but that doesn’t dim his appeal. He’s not traditionally handsome or particularly stylish. Instead, he’s a relatable figure: a suburban everyman who is both restless and ready to have fun.
His laid-back attitude extends to his creative process. In a past interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, he once described his songwriting formula as “eight Bud Lights and a tiny bit of shrooms,” referring to psychedelic mushrooms.
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