Twelve strings, two voices, and a quiet Paris night. That was all it took to stop the crowd in its tracks. Chris Stapleton started alone under a single spotlight, and then Post Malone walked out, pink shirt catching the light. The cheers rose, but the two just smiled and started to play, trading verses like old friends. The moment was simple, warm and unforgettable. It was “California Sober.”
There was a gentle honesty to the way they sang together. Post Malone thanked Chris for being there, and it felt like we were watching two friends share something personal. The acoustic guitars kept everything soft and open, letting their voices carry the weight. When they hugged at the end, it felt like the night had been about more than music. It felt like a connection.
[4K] Post Malone feat. Chris Stapleton – California Sober PARIS 2025
Fans loved it. One comment said, “This is what real collaboration sounds like.” Another called it “a masterclass in respect between two artists.” Viewers noticed how the crowd stayed quiet until the last note and almost holding their breath. By the time they hugged, the comment section was full of people saying it gave them chills.
Moments like that make you want to see what Post Malone does next, and he gave fans a very different side of himself just weeks later. From Paris to the VMAs, he stepped into a louder, wilder space, this time sharing the stage with Jelly Roll for a song that spoke to every outcast in the room.
Post Malone & Jelly Roll Perform “Loser” | 2025 Video Music Awards
Their performance of “Loser” was a shout of solidarity. The two sang with grit and pride, standing shoulder to shoulder. The crowd roared when Post Malone thanked the VMAs, as if they were thanking him right back. Fans online said the moment felt like “therapy for anyone who has ever felt like they did not belong.”
Post Malone has become more than a chart-topper. He is someone who uses music to bring people in. Whether it is a quiet duet under Paris lights or an anthem for outsiders at an award show, he makes you feel like you are part of it. Follow Post Malone on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. You will not want to miss the next time he turns a stage into a shared story.