Post Malone showed off his impressive weight loss during the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards, which were held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday evening.
The 28-year-old performer showcased his slender frame at the star-studded event, and he flashed a peace sign while posing for a few photos.
The rapper, who recently spoke about adopting a healthier lifestyle and losing nearly 60 pounds during an interview with Joe Rogan, wore a slim-fitting black suit and a pair of leather shoes.
Post Malone, born Austin Post, completed his look for the evening with a wide-brimmed hat and a silver bolo tie.
Many of the Congratulations rapper’s fans took to social media to speak about his newly slimmed-down figure.
A whole new look: Post Malone showed off his impressive weight loss during the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards, which were held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Wednesday evening
Good vibes: The 28-year-old performer showcased his slender frame at the star-studded event, and he flashed a peace sign while posing for a few photos
Sharp-dressed man: The rapper, who recently spoke about adopting a healthier lifestyle and losing nearly 60 pounds during an interview with Joe Rogan, wore a slim-fitting black suit and a pair of leather shoes
One X user compared the performer’s physique to that of another artist, writing: ‘Post Malone just became the new Jelly Roll. Let’s call him Jelly Bean.’
Another felt that the hitmaker’s change was too drastic, as they wrote: ‘Post Malone looking like the city crackhead.’
A third individual also spoke about the rapper’s wardrobe, and expressed: ‘Someone forgot to take #Postmalone pants out of the dryer!’
Post Malone addressed his weight loss in a lengthy message that was shared on his Instagram account this past April, during which he stated that he set out to lose weight in an effort to be able to spend time with his daughter.
The performer shares his child, whose name has not been revealed as of yet, with his fiancee, who has also remained out of the public eye.
The hitmaker wrote: ‘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.’
The songwriter added that he was also planning on cutting out ‘smokes and brews, but I like to consider myself a patient man.’
Post Malone went on to address the concerns of fans who felt as if his weight loss was dangerous or ill-advised.
Classy: Post Malone, born Austin Post, completed his look for the evening with a wide-brimmed hat and a silver bolo tie
Good friends: The Better Now rapper also posed for a photo with Morgan Wallen during the awards show
Three’s company: The performers were later joined by Hardy as they spent time on the red carpet
Messing around: One X user compared the performer’s physique to that of another artist, and wrote ‘Post Malone just became the new Jelly Roll. Let’s call him Jelly Bean.’
Tough crowd: Another felt that the hitmaker’s change was too drastic, as they wrote ‘Post Malone looking like the city crackhead’
Laundry trouble: A third individual also spoke about the rapper’s wardrobe, writing ‘Someone forgot to take #Postmalone pants out of the dryer’
For the right reasons: Post Malone addressed his weight loss in a lengthy message that was shared on his Instagram account this past April, during which he stated that he set out to lose weight in an effort to be able to spend time with his daughter
The Grammy Award-nominated performer stated that he was ‘having a lot of fun performing, and have never felt healthier.’
The hitmaker concluded by revealing that his mental health had been positively affected by his weight loss.
He stated: ‘My brain is in a super dope place, and I’m the happiest I’ve been in a long time.’
Post Malone concluded his message by thanking his fans for their continued support and encouraged them to ‘spread love and rock on.’
CMA Awards 2023 WINNERS
Entertainer of the year
Luke Combs
Chris Stapleton
Carrie Underwood
Morgan Wallen
WINNER: Lainey Wilson
Queen: Lainey Wilson was the biggest winner of the night as she earned FIVE including top honor Entertainer Of The Year
Single of the year
WINNER: “Fast Car” – Luke Combs (Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton, Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews)
“Heart Like A Truck” – Lainey Wilson (Producer: Jay Joyce, Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce)
“Need A Favor” – Jelly Roll (Producer: Austin Nivarel, Mix Engineer: Jeff Braun)
“Next Thing You Know” – Jordan Davis (Producer: Paul DiGiovanni, Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley)
“wait in the truck” – HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) (Producers: HARDY, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells, Mix Engineer: Joey Moi)
Album of the year
“Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville” — Ashley McBryde
WINNER: “Bell Bottom Country” — Lainey Wilson
“Gettin’ Old” — Luke Combs
“One Thing At A Time” — Morgan Wallen
“Rolling Up the Welcome Mat” — Kelsea Ballerini
Musical event of the year
“Save Me” — Jelly Roll (with Lainey Wilson) (Producers: Zach Crowell, David Ray Stevens)
“She Had Me At Heads Carolina (Remix)” — Cole Swindell & Jo Dee Messina (Producer: Zach Crowell)
“Thank God” — Kane Brown (with Katelyn Brown) (Producer: Dann Huff)
WINNER: “wait in the truck” — HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) (Producers: HARDY, Joey Moi, Jordan Schmidt, Derek Wells)
“We Don’t Fight Anymore” — Carly Pearce (featuring Chris Stapleton) (Producers: Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Carly Pearce)
Musician of the year
Jenee Fleenor
Paul Franklin
Rob McNelley
Derek Wells
Charlie Worsham
Vocal duo of the year
Brooks & Dunn
WINNER: Brothers Osborne
Maddie & Tae
Dan + Shay
The War And Treaty
Song of the year
WINNER: “Fast Car” — Songwriter: Tracy Chapman
“Heart Like A Truck” — Songwriters: Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Lainey Wilson
“Next Thing You Know” — Songwriters: Jordan Davis, Greylan James, Chase McGill, Josh Osborne
“Tennessee Orange” — Songwriters: David Fanning, Paul Jenkins, Megan Moroney, Ben Williams
“wait in the truck” — Songwriters: Renee Blair, Michael Hardy, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Schmidt
Female vocalist of the year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Ashley McBryde
Carly Pearce
WINNER: Lainey Wilson
Male vocalist of the year
Luke Combs
Jelly Roll
Cody Johnson
WINNER: Chris Stapleton
Morgan Wallen
Vocal Group of the Year
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
WINNER: Old Dominion
Zac Brown Band
New artist of the year
Zach Bryan
WINNER: Jelly Roll
Parker McCollum
Megan Moroney
Hailey Whitters
Inspiration: Jelly Roll was a big winner as he earned New Artist Of The Year and gave an energetic speech
Music video of the year
“Light On In The Kitchen” — Ashley McBryde (Director: Reid Long)
“Memory Lane” — Old Dominion (Directors: Mason Allen, Nicki Fletcher)
“Need A Favor” — Jelly Roll (Director: Patrick Tohill)
“Next Thing You Know” — Jordan Davis (Director: Running Bear)
WINNER: “wait in the truck” — HARDY (feat. Lainey Wilson) (Director: Justin Clough)
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