Post Malone Heads to Sesame Street in New Family Special
Post Malone has headlined stadium tours, dominated the Billboard charts, collaborated with everyone from Taylor Swift to Morgan Wallen, and become one of the biggest artists in the world.
Now the Grapevine-raised superstar is taking on a very different audience.
Post Malone will appear in the upcoming Storm on Sesame Street television special, contributing a performance of the song "A Little Help." The family-focused special centers on Big Bird, Elmo, Abby Cadabby and their friends learning how neighbors can support one another after a powerful storm hits Sesame Street. The special is designed to teach children about resilience, kindness and working together during difficult moments.
For an artist whose career has ranged from hip-hop and pop to rock and country. One that feels perfectly in line with the generosity and authenticity fans have come to expect from Post Malone.
For listeners across Dallas/Fort Worth, it also feels personal.
Long before he became a global superstar, Austin Richard Post was growing up in Grapevine, performing around North Texas and building the foundation that eventually made him one of music's biggest crossover artists.
From Grapevine to Global Stardom
Although Post Malone was born in New York, he moved to North Texas as a child when his father accepted a position with the Dallas Cowboys organization.
The family settled in Grapevine, where Post attended school and began experimenting with music.
Those years shaped nearly everything that came after.
He learned guitar as a teenager, discovered hip-hop, rock and country music simultaneously. That's when he developed the genre-blending style that would eventually separate him from nearly everyone else on the charts.
Instead of fitting neatly into one format, Post Malone created music that appealed to virtually everyone.
Pop fans embraced him.
Hip-hop audiences claimed him.
Country listeners welcomed him.
Rock fans found something familiar in his melodies and guitar playing.
That musical flexibility has become one of his greatest strengths.
A Career That Keeps Expanding
Most artists eventually settle into one lane.
Post Malone seems determined to avoid that.
During the past several years he's:
- Released chart-topping pop hits.- Collaborated with country superstars.
- Headlined festivals around the world.
- Returned to his rock influences.
- Continued breaking streaming records.
Now he's adding children's television to an already unpredictable résumé.
Rather than feeling out of place, the Sesame Street appearance reflects another side of his personality that fans have seen for years.
He's often described by collaborators as humble, approachable and genuinely kind.
Those qualities make him a natural fit for a program built around empathy and helping others.
What Is 'Storm on Sesame Street'?
The special tells the story of a major storm that impacts Sesame Street, leaving its familiar neighborhood in need of repairs and emotional support.
Throughout the program, beloved characters work together while teaching children valuable lessons about friendship, community and resilience.
"Post Malone contributes the song 'A Little Help,' reinforcing the message of kindness and community."
Post Malone contributes the song "A Little Help," reinforcing the message that asking for help—and offering it—is something everyone can do.
The project continues Sesame Street's long tradition of helping children understand real-life situations through music and storytelling.
Why This Fits Post Malone
If you've followed Post Malone's career, his appearance might actually make more sense than it first appears.
He's never been interested in maintaining a carefully manufactured celebrity image.
Instead, he's built a reputation for simply being himself.
Fans have watched him:
- - Tip restaurant workers generously.
- - Spend time with fans after concerts.
- - Support charitable causes.
- - Speak openly about anxiety and mental health.
- - Cross musical boundaries without worrying about labels.
That authenticity has helped create one of the most loyal fan bases in music.
Appearing on Sesame Street doesn't change who Post Malone is.
It highlights another dimension of it.
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North Texas Has Always Claimed Post Malone
Even after worldwide success, North Texans still proudly refer to Post Malone as one of their own.
His connection to the Metroplex remains obvious whenever he returns home.
Whether he's spotted around Grapevine, attends local sporting events or references Texas in interviews, fans here continue following every new project.
It's one reason nearly every major Post Malone announcement resonates throughout Dallas/Fort Worth.
He's more than another celebrity.
He's a hometown success story.
A Different Kind of Legacy
For younger children, this special could become their very first introduction to Post Malone.
Parents who know him from songs like "Circles," "Sunflower," "Congratulations" or "I Had Some Help" may suddenly find themselves watching him perform alongside Elmo and Big Bird.
That's unusual.
Most artists spend years trying to reinvent themselves.
Post Malone simply keeps adding new chapters.
The Sesame Street appearance broadens his audience even further while showing another side of an artist many fans already admire.
Why It Matters in Dallas/Fort Worth
North Texas families have watched Post Malone's career grow from local beginnings into worldwide superstardom.
Now many parents who remember hearing his music on the radio will have the opportunity to introduce him to a new generation in an entirely different setting.
That's part of what makes this announcement stand out.
It isn't another tour stop.
It isn't another chart record.
It's a reminder that one of the Metroplex's biggest musical success stories continues finding new ways to connect with audiences of every age.
For Grapevine—and for Dallas/Fort Worth—that's another hometown moment worth celebrating.
As Post Malone continues exploring new creative directions, one thing remains unchanged:
No matter how big his career becomes, North Texas will always consider him one of its own.
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