Post Malone's Lifestyle Transformation After the Arrival of His First Child: Check Out His Impressive Weight Loss Journey in Photos

Post Malone — whose real name is Austin Richard Post — may have hit songs on the radio but his recent weight loss has taken center stage.

After fans caught wind of his massive life change, the “Better Now” artist took to Instagram in April 2023 to emphasize it was due to healthier habits after welcoming his first daughter in May 2022 and not drug use.

“I wanted to say that I’m not doing drugs, I’ve had a lot of people ask me about my weight loss and I’d suppose, performance on stage. I’m having a lot of fun performing, and have never felt healthier,” the rapper wrote in a lengthy post. “I guess dad life kicked in and I decided to kick soda and start eating better so I can be around for a long time for this little angel.”

2015 - Before breaking big in the music scene, Post’s face was tattoo-free and he wore skinny jeans while performing at the Budweiser Made in America Festival. One year later, he landed the opening act slot for Justin Bieber‘s Purpose tour.

2017 - Post showed off his love for burgers and beer during a party at the Coachella Music Festival.

2020 - After the massive success of his album Beerbongs and Bentleys, Post performed in the headlining spot on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve wearing a shiny pink suit.

2020 - While accepting a trophy at the Billboard Music Awards, Post brought a ​Solo cup of beer on stage.

JULY 2021 - Post spent the COVID-19 lockdown at his home in Utah and he emerged the following year with some extra weight, seen here at Miami’s Rolling Loud.

SEPTEMBER 2021 - Post performed at the Governor’s Ball in New York City, still rocking his beloved jean shorts.

APRIL 2022 - The New York native looked noticeably healthier during his Coachella performance.

OCTOBER 2022 - The “Circles” singer performed shirtless at an afterparty for the Formula One United States Grand Prix.

APRIL 2023 - The “White Iverson” artist rocked a thinner physique in a mirror selfie.

DECEMBER 2023 - The “Sunflower” singer’s toned legs were on display as he wore black shorts and a zebra print top ​while performing a New Year’s Eve show at The Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Post told fans in an April 2023 Instagram post that he cut out soda to lose weight and “next up is smokes and brews, but I like to consider myself a patient man … lol.”

FEBRUARY 2024 - Post showed off his slender frame in slim fitting jeans while attending the Super Bowl LVIII pregame and Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show press conference. He’s performing “America the Beautiful” ahead of football’s biggest game.