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Post Malone

Post Malone is an American singer, rapper, and songwriter known for blending genres such as hip-hop, pop, country, and R&B. He gained mainstream recognition with his 2015 debut single 'White Iverson' and has since released several chart-topping albums including 'Beerbongs & Bentleys' and 'Hollywood's Bleeding'.

Website https://www.postmalone.com/

Updated Apr 07, 2026

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Strongest Signal

Entity alignment

May 01, 2018

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Strong advocacy for Second Amendment and gun ownership

Post Malone has frequently defended gun ownership, stating, 'It's a right. It's a Second Amendment right,' and has showcased an extensive personal collection of firearms, aligning with a core MAGA policy pillar.

Latest Development

Public Statement

Jun 01, 2020

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Stance on Black Lives Matter and social justice

Post Malone expressed support for the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, stating, 'I think it's important to use my platform to speak out against the injustices that are happening.'

Strongest Pro-MAGA

Public Statement

Dec 21, 2016

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Expressed willingness to perform at Trump's 2017 Inauguration

In December 2016, Post Malone stated he would be open to performing at Donald Trump's inauguration if asked, saying, 'I would love to perform. I don't know if I'm his favorite, but I'd love to.'

Strongest Not MAGA

Public Statement

Nov 01, 2017

Not MAGA
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Criticism of Donald Trump's character and policies

In a 2017 interview, Post Malone referred to Donald Trump as 'a piece of s***' and criticized his handling of the presidency, suggesting a lack of respect for the office.

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Pro-MAGA
2 (50%)
Neutral
1 (25%)
Not MAGA
1 (25%)

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Public Statement

Jun 01, 2020

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Stance on Black Lives Matter and social justice

Post Malone expressed support for the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020, stating, 'I think it's important to use my platform to speak out against the injustices that are happening.'

Notes: Posted via social media during the George Floyd protests.

Agent rationale

Support for BLM is generally viewed as contrary to MAGA's 'Law and Order' rhetoric, though Post Malone's framing was more humanitarian than partisan.

Sources

  1. Billboard (Jun 01, 2020)

Entity alignment

May 01, 2018

Pro-MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Strong advocacy for Second Amendment and gun ownership

Post Malone has frequently defended gun ownership, stating, 'It's a right. It's a Second Amendment right,' and has showcased an extensive personal collection of firearms, aligning with a core MAGA policy pillar.

Notes: Discussed in depth during a Rolling Stone cover story and subsequent interviews.

Agent rationale

Vocal support for unrestricted gun rights is a high-signal alignment with the MAGA platform's cultural and policy priorities.

Sources

  1. Rolling Stone (Nov 17, 2017)

Public Statement

Nov 01, 2017

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Criticism of Donald Trump's character and policies

In a 2017 interview, Post Malone referred to Donald Trump as 'a piece of s***' and criticized his handling of the presidency, suggesting a lack of respect for the office.

Notes: Statement made during a period of high political polarization.

Agent rationale

Direct negative commentary about the leader of the MAGA movement is a strong anti-alignment signal, though it contrasts with his earlier willingness to perform at the inauguration.

Sources

  1. Rolling Stone (Nov 17, 2017)

Public Statement

Dec 21, 2016

Pro-MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Expressed willingness to perform at Trump's 2017 Inauguration

In December 2016, Post Malone stated he would be open to performing at Donald Trump's inauguration if asked, saying, 'I would love to perform. I don't know if I'm his favorite, but I'd love to.'

Notes: Statement made to TMZ shortly after the 2016 election.

Agent rationale

While not a formal political endorsement, a willingness to perform at a MAGA-aligned inaugural event during a period when many artists were boycotting serves as a moderate pro-alignment signal.

Sources

  1. NME (Dec 21, 2016)