Post Malone Reveals How He Lost 55 Pounds After Becoming a Dad
Post Malone Opens Up About His 55-Pound Weight Loss: “I Want to Be Around for My Daughter”
Post Malone says becoming a father changed everything — including his health.
The 29-year-old musician, who welcomed his first child with ex-fiancée Hee Sung “Jamie” Park in May 2022, revealed that his daughter was the driving force behind his dramatic lifestyle transformation.
Becoming a Father Sparked His Health Journey
In the weeks leading up to the birth of his daughter, Malone told PEOPLE he was preparing for major changes.
“I’m excited for this next chapter… Time to take care of my body and my family.”
By 2022, he committed to a healthier lifestyle — and it paid off.
In a 2024 appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Malone confirmed he went from 240 lbs to 185 lbs, losing 55 pounds.
He wrote on Instagram in April 2023:
“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.”
Fans Were Concerned at First — But Malone Shut Down Rumors
As Malone slimmed down, fans began speculating about his health. Some even assumed drug use.
He addressed those accusations head-on:
“Everyone was like, ‘This is what meth looks like.’ … First off, it’s nobody’s business. Second, don’t just assume everything.”
Malone emphasized he wasn’t using any “hard drugs,” adding that his mental health was the best it had been in years.
A Healthier Diet on Tour Helped Him Drop the Weight
During The Howard Stern Show in October 2023, Malone explained that he didn’t use weight-loss medication — he just changed what he ate on tour.
His go-to simple plan:
- Grilled chicken
- Carrots
- A little white rice
- Hot sauce (“no calories — I was blown away”)
He also cut out:
- Fried food
- Late-night fast food stops
- Heavy meals after shows
“I lost 20 pounds doing that… and we just kept rocking and rolling.”
Cutting Soda Was a Game Changer
Malone says eliminating soda was one of the biggest factors in his weight loss.
He joked to Rogan:
“Soda is so good, but so bad.”
Now he mostly avoids it — but after a great show, he rewards himself with a Coke over ice.
Showing Off His Progress
In August 2023, Malone posted a mirror selfie revealing his slimmed-down figure. Wearing an all-black outfit, he captioned it humorously:
“Introducing Viceroy Chungus VonBattlepass, I love you.”
Fans flooded the comments with support — and plenty said his transformation inspired them to make their own health changes.
Post Malone Today: Healthier, Happier, and Motivated
Above all, Malone says the biggest motivation remains his daughter:
“I want to be around to see her do kick-ass stuff.”
The star has repeatedly emphasized that fatherhood put him in “a super dope place,” and that he’s the happiest he’s been in years.