Post Malone, the 27-year-old singer whose real name is Austin Richard Post, recently had a surprisingly chill response to being heckled by a fan. While he was outside a venue, interacting with fans and signing autographs, a moment of unpleasantness unfolded.
Just as Malone was all smiles, engaging with his fans, a heckler started shouting insults at him, leading to a visible change in his demeanor. The heckling began with a teen boy yelling, “Post Malone! You a b***h!” followed by “You suck!” Malone, who looked visibly shocked, responded to the rude outburst by simply stating, “That’s rude.”
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Despite his calm reply, the heckler persisted, laughing and repeating the insult several more times. The incident was captured and shared on social narrative, attracting widespread criticism towards the heckler. Reactions on platforms like Twitter were overwhelmingly supportive of Malone. One user commented on his usually positive and sweet demeanor, puzzled by the motivation behind the heckling. Another expressed sadness, particularly moved by Malone’s gentle response.
The video sparked enough backlash that the original TikTok account that posted the video deleted it soon after. The account owner later clarified that they were merely sharing content sent by a friend and did not expect such a negative reaction.
This incident comes amidst a series of highs and lows for Malone. Earlier, he suffered injuries after falling through a stage during a performance in Missouri, which led to a hospitalization and the cancellation of a subsequent show in Boston. On a brighter note, Malone and his fiancée recently celebrated the birth of their baby girl.
Expressing his happiness, Malone shared with TMZ, “I’m excited for this next chapter in my life, I’m the happiest I’ve ever been, and for [as long as] I can remember I was sad. Time to take care of my body and my family and friends, and spread as much love as we can every day.”
This incident is a stark reminder of the complex interactions celebrities often have with the public. While many fans show support and admiration, others may inexplicably choose to express negativity. Regardless, Malone’s composed reaction in a challenging moment speaks volumes about his character.