Post Malone is originally from Syracuse, New York, and he grew up mainly in Grapevine, Texas, after moving there as a kid.

Hometown basics

  • Post Malone was born Austin Richard Post in Syracuse, New York, in 1995.
  • When he was about nine years old, his family moved to Grapevine, Texas, a suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, where he spent most of his childhood and teen years.

Why people say “he’s from Texas”

  • He often identifies strongly with Texas, talks about his “Texas roots,” and has performed high‑profile shows tied to the Dallas Cowboys.
  • Because he came of age, went to high school, and started chasing music in Grapevine, many fans and forums casually describe him as being “from Texas,” even though his birthplace is New York.

Where he lives now

  • In recent years he has been known for living in a heavily customized home near Salt Lake City, Utah, sometimes described as an “apocalypse‑proof” mansion.
  • He has also spent significant time in Los Angeles earlier in his career, especially around the period when “White Iverson” first took off.

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