Post Malone Salutes Allen Iverson Live During ‘White Iverson’ in Philly
I suppose I should spell out the obvious: Post Malone turned his Philadelphia arena show into a full-blown homecoming by inviting NBA icon Allen Iverson on stage during his signature hit. During the April 4 performance at the Wells Fargo Center, Malone surprised fans by pausing “White Iverson” to summon the Sixers legend—whose crossover dribble inspired the track’s title—into the spotlight. Iverson, rocking a casual white tee and jeans, waved to the roaring crowd before recreating his famous handles, proving that his magic is still as sharp off the court as it was on it.
You probably *should* already know that “White Iverson” was the breakout single from Malone’s 2015 debut EP, but just in case you missed history in the making, here’s what went down. Enormous visuals of the Philadelphia skyline set the scene, and when Malone shouted, “A.I., come on up here!” the arena erupted. Iverson’s grin and those signature crossovers were undeniably the highlight of an already packed set, which featured anthems like “Rockstar,” “Better Now,” and “Circles.”
According to People Magazine and the Dotdash Meredith feed, Malone even teased his next project, dropping hints that the upcoming album might be titled Austin, Texas. After slicing through “Rockstar,” the rapper held up a sign reading “AUSTIN. TX,” sending Philly die-hards into a collective frenzy. Social media blew up instantly—fans on Twitter couldn’t contain their excitement, with many calling the Iverson cameo “iconic” and “the best surprise of the tour.”
If you somehow slept through the rest of the show, let me catch you up. Malone’s production values remain top-tier: pyrotechnics, a massive LED backdrop cycling through desert landscapes and glittering cityscapes, and perfectly timed bass drops kept the energy sky-high. He even slowed things down for “Stay,” reminding everyone that he can handle ballads with the same finesse he displays on bangers. And yes, your favorite vinyl enthusiast still squeezed in a soulful guitar solo, because of course he did.
By the end of the night, Iverson had returned to the sidelines, Malone had promised new music, and Philly fans had another legendary moment to brag about. If you missed it live, you’ll inevitably see clips flooding your feed—trust me, this is one you’ll want to bookmark before the internet buries it in memes. You’re welcome for the recap.
Hopefully that wasn’t *too* complicated.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
