On this episode of Bonus Tracks from KXCI Tucson, host Guy FRVR shares three surprising facts you may not know about Post Malone. From the origin of his stage name, to a viral article that went a bit too far, to what happened after he famously fell on stage.
Transcript:
0:04: This is Bonus Tracks from KXCI Tucson.
0:06: I’m Guy Forever (FRVR) and I’m going to tell you three facts you may or may not know about hip hop pop artist, Post Malone.
0:20: Number one, His name, Post Malone, originally created music under his first and middle name, Austin Richard, as a sentiment to his full name, Austin Richard Post, though he later changed it to Post Malone, the Malone he got from a rap name generator.
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Number 2, The Takedown.
0:56: Washington Post reporter Jeff Weiss wrote the viral takedown of famous rap slash pop star Post Malone.
1:02: The article contained downright roasts to Malone’s music, some even targeted towards his physical features.
1:09: Some quotes included, Post Malone is a Halloween rental, and he looks like he got clubbed over the head by a cartoon peacock.
1:17: Weiss wrote the article in suggesting that he was appropriating black people by stealing fame in rap because at the time.
1:25: Rockstar, produced by Post and 21 Savage, was a number one hit maker.
1:56: Number 3: The Stage Fall.
1:57: During a concert in Saint Louis on September 17, 2022, Malone fell on stage while walking.
2:04: The stage fell out from under him, causing him to fall forward, bruising his ribs.
2:09: Post later apologized to the crowd for the interruption, saying next tour there would be an extra 2 hours to cover the missed songs.
2:16: The crowd booed him.
2:18: Their way of saying that it wasn’t his fault, he fell and the compensation wasn’t needed.
2:23: Post went to the hospital after the concert ended and turned up fine.
2:48: I’m Guy Forever and you just heard Bonus Tracks from KXCI Tucson.
2:52: I hope you enjoyed and learned three facts you may or may not know about hip hop slash pop artist Post Malone.
2:59: For more information and episodes, visit KXCI.org.
