Post Malone's "If Y'all Weren't Here, I'd Be Crying" tour made its long-awaited debut in the Philippines at the Mall of Asia Arena on Monday, September 18, drawing a massive crowd of devoted Filipino fans. Presented by Live Nation Philippines, this marked Post Malone's first performance in the country.
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Addressing the electrified audience, the American singer and rapper expressed his excitement, saying, "I came here with the most fantastic band in the entire universe. We're here to play some tunes and have a great time, ladies and gentlemen."
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Malone extended his heartfelt appreciation to the Filipino fans for making his first concert in the Philippines a reality, adding, "This is also my first time in this incredible city. I want to express my profound gratitude for having me here, ladies and gentlemen. It means everything to me."
A memorable moment of the show unfolded when a fortunate Filipino fan had the extraordinary chance to step onto the stage alongside Malone. Personally invited by the rapper, she showcased her impressive guitar skills, leaving her mark on Malone's chart-topping hit, "Stay."
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Exclaiming, "Guys, I made it!" and "Dreams really do come true!" the ecstatic fan shared her joy after her unforgettable performance with the singer.
Throughout Malone's concert, numerous Filipino celebrities were spotted among the audience, including Kapamilya stars Darren Espanto, Kyle Echarri, Donny Pangilinan, and AC Bonifacio.
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You prolly think that you are better now, but we know you already miss Austin like we do 🫶🏼 Last night was a blast! 🙌🏼<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PostMaloneInManila?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PostMaloneInManila</a> <a href="https://t.co/MgP32cxbXR">pic.twitter.com/MgP32cxbXR</a>
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The Manila leg of Malone's tour featured a dynamic setlist, including hits like "Better Now," "Wow," "Psycho," "Goodbyes," "Circles," "Congratulations," "Sunflower," and "Chemical."
It was in June when Malone had announced the Asian leg of his "If Y'all Weren't Here, I'd Be Crying" tour, with Manila as one of the destinations. The tour also included stops in Taipei, Seoul, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.
Known as Austin Richard Post in real life, Malone released his fifth studio album "Austin" on July 28. The album made a strong debut on the Billboard 200, accumulating 113,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.