Post Malone hosted aNirvana tribute concert that was live streamed on YouTube on Friday from his home in Salt Lake City.- The concert raised $2.7 million for the UN Foundation's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund at the time of writing.
- During the virtual concert, Malone apologized, while laughing, about his home that may have come across as cluttered.
- "This is live from my house, and I apologize if my s--t is dirty," the
singer said in the video, adding that he's been playing video games and that he's "focused on other things." - Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.
On Friday, singer Post Malone performed a Nirvana tribute concert from his home in Salt Lake City.
The live streamed music event, at the time of writing, has raised $2.7 million for the United Nations Foundation's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for the World Health Organization. Google.org pledged to match donations at a 2:1 ratio up to $5 million.
"I'm here to play some songs for you and . . . try our best to stay at home and still make some rock and roll and party hard," Malone, who's known for his face tattoos, said at the beginning of the performance.
The musician, laughing, apologized to viewers who may have thought his home appeared cluttered.
"This is live from my house, and I apologize if my s--t is dirty. I have all the time in the world to f-----g clean," he said, adding that he's "focused on other things," including improving his score on a video game.
Malone's concert is the latest at-home
Viewers didn't seem to criticize Malone too much on the state of his house, though.
"If Post Malone isn't cleaning is house, neither am I," one user wrote on Twitter.
Some viewers were quick to point out that Malone's floral dress was a nod to an outfit worn by the late Kurt Cobain, who led the famous grunge
—Eric Alper (@ThatEricAlper) April 25, 2020
During the concert, Malone hinted that he's been using his time in quarantine to work on a new album, which seemed to be a highlight of the live streamed event for many fans.
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Between performing songs, Malone thanked viewers who donated to the cause. He also thanked Courtney Love for tuning into the livestream, according to USA Today. She was married to Kurt Cobain, who died by suicide in 1994 at age 27.
Watch the full "Post Malone x Nirvana Tribute" event on YouTube.
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