Post Malone, the 25-year-old Texan, has paved his own path to becoming a superstar, developing a signature style and sound that has allowed him to solidify his place within the culture.

Besides releasing top hits, Malone has become a sought-after performer and known as “self made.” He views being self-made as being successful without cutting corners or changing who you are to impress anybody. Malone said it is all about being yourself and doing it your own way, and if someone tells you no, being self-made is about having the ability to tell them (the haters) to shut up, and keep “rocking” anyway. It’s being able to get it done your own way. People are going to hate on you, doubt you and tell you how you should do things. Malone had to stay true to himself and do things on his own terms.

Post Malone started by moving to L.A., and then started making music. He had hope, but never thought anything would come from it. After he had put out his first song, the next day he had 30,000 views on it. He was ecstatic to think that artists such as Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller were into what he was creating.

Malone wants people to know that he isn’t just a one hit wonder or some kind of overnight success story. He is constantly pursing his ability to create new music and make something truly unique. He thinks it is especially important to think beyond the music and express himself in different ways. “When you think about Elvis, you see nice suits and good moves. You look at other greats across genres and you see a combination of music, fashion, and lifestyle…You are what your music represents, that’s why i think it’s important to be yourself.” (Forbes, 2017).

Malone thrives in celebrating individuality and paving his own way. He credits his success to always looking for ways to be authentically and genuinely better.