TL;DR
- Post Malone, born Austin Richard Post, is from Syracuse, New York, but grew up in Grapevine, Texas.
- His father worked for The Cowboys as a concessions manager, leading to Post Malone's early exposure to the team.
- Post Malone is a lifelong fan of the Dallas Cowboys and has shown his support in various ways.
- He will be the halftime act at AT&T Stadium for the Cowboys' Thanksgiving game.
While Patrick Mahomes and Dak Prescott are set to be the main attractions at&T Stadium this Thanksgiving, Post Malone will also be a significant focus.
The Cowboys’ halftime act is set to perform during a crucial game, upholding Dallas' custom of significant Thanksgiving halftime entertainment.
Post Malone, who began as a rapper and hip-hop artist, has increasingly integrated country elements, inspired by His Texas heritage.
Here’s a look at where Post Malone is from and his connection to the Cowboys.
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Where is Post Malone from?
Austin Richard Post, known professionally as Post Malone, originated in Syracuse, New York. His family relocated to Texas at age nine when his father accepted a position as concessions manager for The Cowboys.
Grapevine, a city situated north and west of Dallas and north of Arlington (home to AT&T Stadium), was the residence of the five-time American Music Award recipient.
Grapevine High School was attended by Post Malone, who still expresses affection for his hometown, demonstrated by his $1,000 tip at a Grapevine sports bar during a Cowboys game in October.
In the Cowboys' announcement regarding the halftime show, Post Malone made it clear he considered himself a Texan. "I'm from Texas," he said. "I grew up a Cowboys fan and have been watching this halftime show for years."
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Post Malone NFL fandom
Post Malone says he grew up as a Cowboys fan, and he remains passionate about the team to this day.
Before a 2024 Cowboys game against the New York Giants, the music celebrity had kicker Brandon Aubrey autograph his jersey, and was seen on the sideline sporting a cowboy hat.
Brandon Aubrey signing @PostMalone’s Brandon Aubrey jersey pic.twitter.com/dVXjq1kPRg
— Jori Epstein (@JoriEpstein) September 26, 2024
During his May performance at&T Stadium, Post Malone was spotted sporting an Aubrey jersey. He also offered official Cowboys-themed merchandise merchandise related to his tour's visit to the stadium.
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2025 NFL Thanksgiving games
Here's a look at the NFL's Thanksgiving slate this season:
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel |
| Packers vs. Lions | 1 p.m. | Fox |
| Chiefs vs. Cowboys | 4:30 p.m. | CBS |
| Bengals vs. Ravens | 8:20 p.m. | NBC |
Detroit's own Jack White is scheduled to perform during the halftime show, with Lil Jon headlining the halftime entertainment in Baltimore.