What was Post Malone hospitalized for? All about rapper's fall on stage at 2022 St. Louis show

2022 Something In The Water Music Festival - Source: Getty
2022 Something In The Water Music Festival - Source: Getty. (Photo by Paul Morigi/Getty Images)

Post Malone took his fourth tour in support of his album, Twelve Carat Tootache in 2022. During one of his scheduled stops, the rapper revealed that he was hospitalized.

Malone shared a note with his fans on X on September 25, 2022. He explained that he had to "postpone" the Boston schedule for his show due to "stabbing pain" on the right side of his body.

Malone mentioned that he "woke up to a cracking sound on the right side of his body." He was hospitalized the same day due to pain and "difficulty in breathing." Malone apologized to his fans and told them that he would not be able to do the show. He pledged to reschedule the show and said:

“I love y’all so much. I feel terrible, but I promise I’m going to make this up to you. I love you Boston, I’ll see you soon."
Austin shared a message for his fans. (Photo via X/ PostMalone)
Austin shared a message for his fans. (Photo via X/ PostMalone)

What happened during Post Malone's fall on stage at 2022 St. Louis show?

Post Malone had to cancel his Boston show on September 25, 2022, due to his hospitalization. This was his second visit to the hospital in about a week during his Twelve Carat tour. Malone performed at the Enterprise Centre in St. Louis on September 17, 2022. The singer had started to sing his hit single Circles and was stomping on the stage, where he experienced a fall.

As per St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Malone missed the open trap door where his instrument had been lowered into. A team of medics attended to Post Malone's injuries before he requested his audience give him a few minutes. Variety reported that fans waited for 15 minutes until Post Malone walked out while holding his ribs.

Leeds Festival 2021 - Source: Getty. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images)
Leeds Festival 2021 - Source: Getty. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images)

The rapper apologized to his audience and said:

“I promise next time I come around, I won’t f**king wreck y’all’s night, I’m sorry for that. That being said, f**k… That being said, I want to thank you for your patience and I’m sorry.”

Malone explained to his audience about what had happened and added:

“There was a big-a***ole in the middle of the stage that I busted my a** on."

He continued to thank his fans for being patient and added:

“I want to say thank you to everybody for hanging in there and thank you to everybody for… I got the best f**king fans in the world.”
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Rings In 2024 With Headliner Post Malone, Night One - Source: Getty. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Fontainebleau Las Vegas)
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Rings In 2024 With Headliner Post Malone, Night One - Source: Getty. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Fontainebleau Las Vegas)

He continued his set and performed Rockstar, Sunflower, White Iverson, and Cooped Up, featuring opener Roddy Ricch. Malone also shared an update on his social media two days later and explained that he was given "pain meds". He promised a longer show in St. Louis the next time he'd perform there. Even with his injuries, Malone finished his tour successfully in May 2023.


During his 2022 Twelve Carat tour, Post Malone had to shorten his set during his St. Louis performance. After Malone fell through the trap door, he sustained injuries on his ribs. As a consequence, he had to cancel his appearance in Boston.

Almost two years later, Post Malone is his healthiest self. Most recently, he is gearing up for his debut country album, F-1 Trillion, which is set to be released on August 16.

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