Post Malone Faces Fan Backlash After Paris Fashion Week Appearance Amid Tour Postponement
The artist's presence at Paris Fashion Week has drawn criticism from Australian fans who are still awaiting rescheduled dates for postponed shows.
Post Malone has drawn criticism from fans after attending Paris Fashion Week with his fiancée, Christy Lee, shortly after postponing his Australian, New Zealand, and Asian tour dates. The American rapper, whose real name is Austin Post, was seen at Saint Laurent's Spring/Summer 2027 show in the French capital.
This appearance has fueled frustration among Australian fans, many of whom expressed their disappointment on social media. "So he's postponed his tour but happy to travel to Paris? Lots of upset Aussies are annoyed seeing this I'm sure," one Instagram user commented. Another fan echoed this sentiment, stating, "Yep! Exactly my thoughts."
Some fans defended the artist, suggesting that his trip to Paris was a personal vacation and not indicative of his commitment to his fans or his career. "He was clearly exhausted after the U.S. tour. A vacation with someone you love isn't the same as touring," one supporter wrote, adding that Post Malone may need time to rest after a demanding touring schedule that has been ongoing since 2022. Others speculated that his absence from Australia might be related to the creation of new music.
The controversy arises as fans continue to seek clarity regarding the reasons behind the postponement of his "BIG ASS World Tour" Down Under. The tour was scheduled to begin in Melbourne on October 9 and include stops in Brisbane and Sydney, as well as festival dates. These were to be his first performances in Australia in three years.
Fans have also voiced concerns over the lack of communication regarding the rescheduled dates, with some having already incurred expenses for travel and accommodation for the original shows. The postponement has also impacted festival lineups, leaving organizers without a key headliner.
Post Malone's team has previously indicated that parts of his touring schedule were being rearranged as he worked on new music. The artist recently announced his engagement to Christy Lee, whom he had previously dated. The couple was seen together at a fashion show earlier this year, signaling a reconciliation that has now led to wedding plans.