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Post Malone's Hobby Journey
b. 1995
Rapper, singer, songwriter — genre-blending artist spanning hip-hop, pop, country, and rockHobby Timeline
Childhood
Hard rock music (introduced by his DJ father)Video games
Teens
Guitar Hero (led to learning real guitar)Minecraft (joined Team Crafted YouTube group)Metalcore music
Early Career
Living with Minecraft YouTubersMaking music in closets and spare rooms
Career / Present
Beer pong (professional level, filed trademark for 'World Pong League')Medieval sword and armor collecting and forgingMagic: The Gathering (ultra-rare card collecting)Custom Crocs designFirearms
Surprising hobbies
- ✦Almost became a Minecraft content creator instead of a musician — lived with Team Crafted in Encino
- ✦Forges medieval swords and armor himself
- ✦Filed a trademark for the 'World Pong League' after winning $50K at beer pong
- ✦Guitar Hero (the video game) is what made him pick up a real guitar
How hobbies shaped their career
Guitar Hero literally launched his music career by inspiring him to learn real guitar. The Minecraft community in LA gave him the connections and living situation to break into music. Beer pong became a marketing and brand identity pillar. His genre-hopping mirrors his eclectic hobby interests, and medieval aesthetics influence his tattoo style and visual branding.
"He was sleeping in a closet and freeloading while trying to make it in music — living with Minecraft YouTubers in Encino."
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