The Post Malone hit first released via SoundCloud that led to his Republic Records contract was “White Iverson.”
Malone uploaded the song to his SoundCloud account on February 4, 2015. Its hazy production, melodic delivery, and basketball imagery quickly attracted attention online, turning an independent upload into his breakout recording. The title references NBA legend Allen Iverson, while the lyrics combine sports, luxury, ambition, and Malone’s distinctive sing-rap style.
The song’s rapid rise brought Malone multiple label offers. Republic Records ultimately signed him in August 2015, and “White Iverson” was issued as an official single through the label later that year. It became the lead single from his debut studio album, Stoney, released in 2016.
A common mix-up is confusing the original SoundCloud upload with the later commercial release: they refer to the same song, but the first release was independent and the Republic Records version followed the label deal. “White Iverson” was not merely an early Post Malone track; it was the specific viral breakthrough that established his recording career.