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#American rapper, #Guitar Hero, #Dallas Cowboys, #Crown the Empire, #Younge Riches

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Austin Richard Post, also known as Post Malone was born July 4, 1995, so that makes him 28 years old. He is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer. Malone's father had introduced him to hip hop, rock, and country. When Malone was nine, he and his family moved to Texas after his father was given the post of a manager of concessions for the football team Dallas Cowboys.

He began learning the guitar after playing the video game 'Guitar Hero.' In 2010, he auditioned for the American rock band 'Crown the Empire' but was rejected.

At the age of 16, he created his first mix-tape titled 'Young and After Them Riches' using the digital audio editor 'Audacity'. He shared it with some of his schoolmates at the Grapevine High School and was voted "Most Likely to Become Famous" by them as a senior in school. Malone has worked with many prominent rappers including Young Thug, Kanye West, and 50 Cent.

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#Grown, #Relatable, #Better Now, #DJ's, #Mixtape

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As I was growing up, I heard a lot of music because my dad and uncle are both DJ's. I heard mix tapes everyday, so I was hearing all sorts of genres. The artist that stood out to me the most is Post Malone. At the time, I didn't go through any breakups due to my age, but his lyrics, pitch, and pace, he made it flow so nicely. Now as im 'older' I've experienced a bit more things. Now I can somewhat relate to his lyrics a bit more. A song that I like from him is "Better now." I feel like I can connect to his lyrics in this song. Malone knows how to connect with his listeners, from his lyrics, to himself following his lyrics.

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#Success, #Relief, #Mommas Boy, #Dream Come True, #Dedication

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-My momma called, "seen you on TV, son"
Said shit done changed ever since we was on
I dreamed it all ever since I was young
They said I wouldn't be nothing
Now they always say, "Congratulations" (congratulations)
Worked so hard, forgot how to vacation (ooh)
They ain't never had the dedication (uh, uh, ayy)- I chose this song "Congratulations" because this song really speaks to me. This song talks about success and who's a 'real one'.

In the song he says -"My momma called, "seen you on TV, son" Said shit done changed ever since we was on"- Meaning that their lives changed once Malone 'made it'.

He then says -I dreamed it all ever since I was young

They said I wouldn't be nothing

Now they always say, "Congratulations"- Every kid wants to be famous when their younger. Almost no one makes it, so it makes sense that people would tell you that your not going to make it. But Malone 'made it', He showed everyone that he had the potential to do things that others couldn't.

-Worked so hard, forgot how to vacation (ooh)- He worked so hard to prove to people that he can make it, he forgot how it feels to relax, to sit down and do... nothing.

-They ain't never had the dedication (uh, uh, ayy)- What he means by this verse is, he only made it because he was dedicated. Without that dedicated mindset, he never would have made it, he just would have been a kid with a dream.

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-When I started ballin', I was young

Right now I have a job, although its not much, its better then sitting at home playing games all day. I feel way more responsible when I buy my own things.

-You gon' think about me when im gone

Once I 'make it', people that I never spoke to before, their going to try to talk to me like they knew me. People that I 'cut off', their going to try and talk to me like noting was wrong between us.

-I need that money like the ring I never won, I won

Getting my prioritys straight, and making money to buy the things I was never able to get.

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#Style, #Fashion, #Catherine Hahn, #Blend, #Reasons

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Catherine Hahn is Post Malone's stylist. She began her career in costume design. She earned her stripes with credits including New Girl, Superbad, and Knocked Up. admiring her film work, Malone had asked his label to track her down for the first promo shoot for his sophomore LP. Malone's journey in the music industry mirrors his evolution in fashion. As he experimented with diverse musical genres, his style underwent a transformation, blending streetwear with rock-inspired elements.

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#Syracuse, #Creative, #Art, #Museums, #Regional hub

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Syracuse is a regional hub for entertainment and is home to museums, art galleries, performance spaces and more. Malone is such an artistic artist, using his unique sound and style. his fashion choice also consists of many variations of colors, just like Syracuse. Malone was born in such an artistic area, but when he was nine years old, he and his family moved to Grapevine, Texas. Grapevine, is known for 'wine' lovers, That may have influenced Malone to make his own wine brand 'Maison No. 9'. Wine is also used to help with thinking, that may be why he has sch a unique style when it comes to his writing.

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#Kurt Cobain, #Johnny Cash, #50 Cent, #Kanye West, #Frances Cobain

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Even all of the greatest artist were influenced by someone. Malone has cited that Kurt Cobain and Johnny Cash are key influences. Malone has also cited 50 Cent, whom he called a legend, Kanye West and Key! as influences to his music career. Malone said: “...We went to Kurt's daughter. It's important to me because I loved Kurt so much, and he's been such an inspiration to me, musically. This proves that he really cared for Kurt, and that Kurt was such an inspiration.