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Post Malone Announced as Co-Owner of Envy Gaming
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Chart-topping vocalist Post Malone bought a stake in Envy Gaming. The popular performer is now co-owner of the Dallas Empire Call of Duty and Dallas Fuel teams from the Overwatch League.
For many, Post Malone has been the face of popular music for the past five years. The star has repeatedly won the Grammy and collects stadiums around the world.
On August 28, it was announced that the singer is now dipping his toes into esports by becoming a co-owner of Envy Gaming. The 25-year-old has been playing video games for a long time.
Welcome, @PostMalone! #TeamEnvy pic.twitter.com/DdaO2IltIH
— Envy (@Envy) August 28
Post Malone becomes co-owner of Envy Gaming
Malone has never been shy about his love of gaming - the star has been an avid fan of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Battle Royale and has even expressed his admiration for former Counter-Strike pro Michael 'Shroud' Grzesek on social media.
On August 28, the star acquired an "undisclosed" stake in Envy Gaming, which owns Team Envy, Dallas Empire and Dallas Fuel. In a press release, the organization said he had "joined the ownership group."
“I grew up in Texas and have been playing games all my life, so it felt like the right thing to do,” Post said. "I've always wanted to do my part in bringing gaming to the world of professional sports, which is why being part of what Envy does in my hometown feels so perfect to me."
The announcement was made shortly before Call of Duty League Championship weekend August 29-30. On Twitter, the star commented on their new partnership, exclaiming, "I'm happy to announce that I'm now part owner of the Dallas Empire. Let's take this throne and win the playoffs :)"
Dallas Empire player James "Cleister" Eubanks was thrilled by the announcement and greeted the singer on Twitter:
"Let's go to !!!! I'm thinking about it! Now you just need to win this weekend to have the World Cup behind you.”
Envy Gaming CEO Adam Rymer praised the artist as a "cultural icon," while organization owner and chief game officer Mike 'hastr0' Rufail said he met him last November at Posty Fest in Texas.
Whether he's making a chart-topping album or streaming on Twitch, the singer's new deal brings him closer to his love of gaming. His new venture is sure to bring a new audience to esports.
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