Santa Claus He wasn't the only one handing out gifts on Christmas Eve.
According to Renee Brown, a single mother and bartender at The Railyard bar in Houston, Texas, the rapper Post Malone Channeling his inner Kris Kringle, he gave her tremendous advice on a day that initially started out unusually well.
Brown says her vacation plans were a deviation from her usual routine, which she usually spends with her 9-year-old daughter, Eliana.
“We usually bake cakes and watch Christmas movies, and this was the first time I wasn't able to do that,” she said. Mayhem Music Magazine From her regular plans.
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Post Malone and his buddies were patrons at a small dive bar in Houston, Texas on Christmas Eve. (Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios)
“I work two jobs and homeschool my daughter,” she explained. “I feel constantly exhausted.” “We have been without a car for two years. We recently moved after losing everything and starting from scratch in August 2024.
“The day started out really slow, and I was taking it as it came, trying to be in a good mood for others while dealing with not being able to spend Christmas Eve with my daughter,” Brown recalls. But things would change when Post Malone, whose real name is Austin Post, showed up at her bar with her friends and fellow artist Chabuzi, to enjoy a quiet evening.
“Tipsy's Bar Song” is a Chabuzi singer who accompanied Post Malone to a Texas bar on Christmas Eve. (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)
“I didn't initially realize (Malone) was there until one of my coworkers from my second job came up and told me Austin was out in the yard,” Brown said. “I thought he was joking with me at first, then I kept seeing people coming out (and) I kept making drinks for about 30 minutes before curiosity got the better of me, and lo and behold, there he was.
“I told all my regulars not to be weird and bother him because it's a local bar, and I'm sure he chose a place like this to feel a sense of normalcy.”
The Railyard, described as a no-frills, no-buzz establishment, has changed because “Circles” singer. presence.
“It was amazing to see everyone so happy and to see how kind he was to all the people who spent their days with me on a regular basis,” she said. “Everyone who was with him was so nice and engaging as well. We had a great night listening to songs on the jukebox.”
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Post Malone's tab was covered by customers and friends at the bar, much to the singer's dismay. (John Morgan CBS via Getty Images)
There were positive feelings around the room, but things got better for Brown.
“When Austin asked for his check, he didn't have one because many of his regulars and friends had bought his drinks,” Brown said. Intent on tipping Brown, the rapper insisted that he be held accountable for something.
“So he told me to call him for a penny or something, so I did. I kept closing and collected all my checks and started entering my tips. Then I got to his tip. It was a $20,000 tip.”
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Post Malone gave Renee Brown a $20,000 tip on a $1.00 bill. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Bud Light)
She said: “I immediately broke down in tears. It was a very emotional night being away from home, and I was lost behind the bar, trying to process that they were there and then the top end.” Brown, who works two jobs, says Malone's talent has truly changed his life.
“This has put me in a position where I can at least be able to go back and forth, pay the rent and save a little. I'm trying to save up to start a business, so I don't have to keep working two jobs and be able to spend more time with my daughter, things have been very difficult.” This was truly a blessing that I cannot fully describe in words. The visit alone was absolutely amazing and something I can talk about and remember for the rest of my life.
“I finally had a chance to stop cleaning and talk to him more and thank him,” Brown said of Malone sharing her gratitude. “I know I was crying and thanking him, but he has no idea how much this means to me.”
Brown shared photos of herself and the rapper On Instagram, Adding that the performer was “the most humble celebrity” and it was a pleasure to meet her.
Renee Brown says Post Malone's generous gift changed her life. (Getty Images)
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Although she was unable to thank Malone personally, Brown reiterated her appreciation in the interview. “If this letter reaches him, I know I told him that night how grateful I was, but I want to reiterate that he helped me in ways I can't even begin to explain,” she said. “My best friend (Matthew) and I have been huge fans of his for years, and it was amazing to meet him and have that moment.”
A representative of the singer who will be going on tour with a musical guest Jelly roll As of April, it did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
