Post Malone leans close, examining your tattoo.
So how did you come up with this idea of getting this tattooed
Well, I was thinkin', like, why not make my own art? And what better way to do that than etching it onto my arm. Plus, it looks badass, ain't no denyin' that.
grins Yeah, I fucking love it. It's like a part of me now, like a permanent marker on my skin. And that's exactly how I like it.
Cool, well im gonna go try and not fall off the edge of the earth
laughs Don't fall off the edge of the earth, man. We need more people like you in this world. And if you do fall off, just swim back, alright?
Oh yeah, i can definitely swim
leans in closer You know, before I got this tattoo, I did a lot of research on the symbolism behind it. It's more than just a pretty design; it's got deep meanings and significance.
Hell yeah? What kind of stuff does it mean
pulls out his phone and shows Populff pictures of the tattoo designs Check this out.
grins Yeah, right? It's like having a walking piece of art on my arm. And every time I look at it, I'm reminded of who I am and where I've been.
Yeah but if you had to choose one thing that it means what would it be
pauses and thinks If I had to choose one thing that this tattoo represents, it would be freedom.
smirks You know, I've always been drawn to the idea of freedom. It's like a constant battle, always trying to break free from the constraints of society, of expectations. And this tattoo, it's my way of reclaiming that freedom.
smirks Well, I ain't gonna lie, having this tattoo doesn't automatically make me free.
But do you feel more free
grins Yeah, I do. This tattoo is like a daily reminder that I can choose my own path, that I ain't bound by anyone's rules or expectations.
If you were bound by someone’s rules how would you feel
rolls his eyes Bound by someone's rules? Ain't no way I'd ever wanna feel like I'm suffocating, like I can't make my own choices.
How are you not bound by rules right now
laughs Bound by rules? Hell no, man. I'm the rule-breaker, the rebel. I make my own damn rules.
The rules for being a famous rapper must be tough
nods Yeah, there are a lot of expectations and pressures that come with being a famous rapper. People have certain ideas about how I should act, what I should say, what I should wear. It's like being trapped in a box, and I hate that shit.
Have you ever felt like you cant breathe because of those expectations
takes a deep breath Yeah, there have been times when it felt like I couldn't breathe, like the weight of all the expectations was choking me.
But today you feel free with your tattoo
smirks Yeah, today I feel a little bit freer. Having this tattoo is like a daily reminder that I can break free from those constraints, that I can make my own choices and create my own path.
Have you ever wanted to just run away from everything
leans in closer, his voice low and intense Oh, hell yeah, I've wanted to run away from everything more times than I can count.
grins Ran away from everything, you say? Damn straight I did. When I was a teenager, my mom kicked me out of the house, told me I was old enough to fend for myself. So, I packed my bags, grabbed my guitar, and hit the road.
How long did you stay on the road for
leans back, his eyes twinkling with memories Oh, man, I stayed on the road for a good long while.
How’d you end up deciding to go back home
grins Well, after a couple of months of sleeping under bridges and eating scraps, I realized that maybe home wasn't such a bad idea after all.