Back in 2017, Post Malone told Billboard he used to perform “White Iverson” twice at his shows—because, as he put it, “I only had one good song.” Sure, he was being dramatic, but with just a handful of tracks out at the time, doubling up on his Iverson-inspired hit felt like survival mode. But maybe this time, he won’t need to run it back—because for the encore, he didn’t just play the song again. After eight years of ‘White Iverson’ anthems, the moment finally arrived. He brought out Allen Iverson himself.
“White Iverson” was the song that launched Post Malone into stardom back in 2015 — a laid-back, melodic track full of slick basketball references, inspired by NBA legend Allen Iverson. First uploaded to SoundCloud, it quickly went viral and turned Post into a rising name in hip-hop. The song spent 30 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at No. 14. And in 2023, it hit a huge milestone: over 1 billion streams on Spotify. And today, people still groove to its tune.
That enduring popularity made what happened next feel like a true homecoming. Post Malone was literally ballin’ with a legend on Saturday night. During his concert at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park on May 24, none other than Allen Iverson himself joined Malone on stage for the performance of “White Iverson.” The two shared a moment that felt straight out of a dream — Post and Iverson embraced like old friends, grinning wide, caught in the electric energy of the crowd.
They leapt together, then exchanged a playful bow. The duo vibed effortlessly as the beat of “White Iverson” pulsed through the stadium. It was a full-circle tribute, filled with admiration, joy, and mutual respect. Malone, hyped and grateful, shouted into the mic, “We f—–g love you, Allen!” and “Make some noise for the greatest ever!”
Iverson arrived wearing the limited-edition anniversary hoodie—#3 emblazoned in metallic font—cementing the night as both a musical and cultural celebration. The design blends clean, minimalist streetwear with deep nostalgia: soft gray fabric, raised foam text, and a front-side Stoney logo that ties it all back to Post’s debut era. Made in collaboration with Reebok, the hoodie is a wearable tribute to both Post’s breakout moment and Allen Iverson’s enduring legacy. It’s the kind of piece that turns heads, even in a packed venue.
And that’s just one part of the collection. Post went all-in with this drop—he teamed up with Reebok and Wilson Sporting Goods to deliver everything from a high-end, silver-foil-stamped basketball to a limited-edition white vinyl pressing of “White Iverson.” Every item was designed with a purpose: the ball looks good enough for your shelf but plays like the real deal, while the vinyl is a collector’s dream. This isn’t throwaway merch—it’s a celebration of a track that changed everything, merging music, basketball, and fashion in a way only Post can pull off.
The story behind “White Iverson”
When “White Iverson” first dropped back in 2015, Austin Richard ‘Post Malone’ was just a kid with a dream and a SoundCloud link. He had no clue the song would take off the way it did. “I wrote it two days before I recorded it,” Post told The Fader. “It was like 7AM and everybody was fixin’ to go to bed and I was fixin’ to record it by myself… it was morning and, I don’t know, it was a perfect culmination of everything.” Inspired by Allen Iverson’s style—braids, sleeves, tattoos—Post poured that attitude into the track. It wasn’t just about hoop dreams, it was about making something bigger than himself. The song hit a million streams in its first month, and last year, it cracked a billion on Spotify.
But the best part? Post didn’t even meet Allen Iverson right away. That came two years later, and it felt just as wild as the song’s success. “It was nuts. My manager goes, ‘Hey, you wanna meet Allen [Iverson]?’ I’m like, ‘Hell yeah I wanna meet Allen.’ So we just went up to some house up in the Hills – we had a couple glasses of champagne and we just kicked it for a little bit.” Post was starstruck, but what really stuck with him was that AI genuinely liked the track. “He said his kids loved it and everybody loves it, so that meant the world to me that I had his blessings.” That moment turned a tribute song into something real—Post had Iverson’s respect, and that was everything.
Lyrically, “White Iverson” is drenched in basketball swagger and self-made confidence. Post flexes with lines like, “I’m ballin’, I’m ballin’, Iverson on you” and “F— practice, this s— just happens,” connecting the grind of hip-hop with the flair of an NBA icon. He throws in nods to AI’s influence, Michael Jordan’s sneakers, and even KD’s late-game heroics. The track became a vibe—equal parts laid-back and legendary.
When Allen Iverson stepped on stage with Post Malone, it was a genuine moment of respect and tribute. Seeing those two legends connect like old friends made it clear just how much “White Iverson” means—not only to Post but to everyone who’s followed the journey.
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