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Post Malone in Hong Kong! 9 facts you might not know about him ahead of his show, from his rumoured relationship with South Korean rapper MLMA to his performance at Kylie Jenner’s birthday party

Post Malone will perform in Hong Kong on September 25. Photo: @postmalone/Instagram
Post Malone will perform in Hong Kong on September 25. Photo: @postmalone/Instagram

  • Post Malone – real name Austin Richard Post – will perform at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Arena as part of his ‘If Y’all Weren’t Here I’d Be Crying’ world tour on September 25
  • The American rapper has been crushing it in the music industry for some time now, but once worked at Chicken Express to save up for a pair of Versace shoes, and met Kanye West through Kylie Jenner

Post Malone is coming to Hong Kong!

On September 25 at 8pm, the multi-award-winning rapper will take the stage at AsiaWorld-Arena for one night only as part of his “If Y’all Weren’t Here I’d Be Crying” world tour.

However, those who are late to the party will be disappointed to hear that tickets have already sold out – so only the lucky fans who snapped them up when they first went on sale will be able to see the monumental live event in the city this time around.

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Post Malone has been nominated for numerous awards in recent years. Photo: @postmalone/Instagram
Post Malone has been nominated for numerous awards in recent years. Photo: @postmalone/Instagram

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?

Post Malone has been using his stage name since his teens. Photo: @postmalone/Instagram
Post Malone has been using his stage name since his teens. Photo: @postmalone/Instagram

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.

2. His odd jobs before stardom

Post Malone once worked at fast food chain Chicken Express. Photo: @postmalone/Instagram
Post Malone once worked at fast food chain Chicken Express. Photo: @postmalone/Instagram
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.