Post Malone delivered an emotional tribute to Oliver Tree during his Toronto concert Tuesday night, honoring the late singer with heartfelt words and a symbolic gesture that left fans deeply moved.
The "I Had Some Help" star dedicated his show at Rogers Stadium to Tree, who tragically died earlier this week in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro that claimed six lives. Tree was 32.
Addressing the crowd, Malone reflected on the impact the eccentric pop artist had on both music and the people around him.
"[Oliver Tree was a] gentleman I knew and was so beautiful, and inspired the world with his art," Malone told concertgoers. "We lost a beautiful soul."
The tribute grew even more emotional as Malone looked toward the sky and spoke directly to his late friend.
"I just want you to know dude that we love you so very much," he said before promising the audience they would spend the evening celebrating Tree's life and legacy.
In a touching final gesture, Malone poured his beer onto the stage in Tree's honor, prompting cheers and applause from the crowd.
Tree, whose real name was Oliver Tree Nickell, built a devoted following through his genre-bending music, viral videos, and unique persona. He was best known for hits including "Life Goes On," "Alien Boy," and "Miss You," while his final album, Love You Madly Hate You Badly, was released independently just months before his death.
The outpouring of grief has extended across the music industry. Melanie Martinez, who dated Tree between 2019 and 2020, shared an emotional message remembering the artist's creativity and humor.
"It's really hard to understand how someone who you once shared such a specific and formative time of your life with can all of a sudden be gone," she wrote on social media. "He was so dedicated to his art which I admired and respected so deeply."
Tree's girlfriend, stylist Fiona Chernavskaya, also shared a heartbreaking tribute, recalling his promise that if things did not work out in this life, he would find her in the next.
Meanwhile, artists including Kid Cudi, Bebe Rexha, and T-Pain have publicly mourned the loss, describing Tree as a kind, talented, and unforgettable presence.
For fans, Malone's tribute served as a reminder of just how deeply respected Tree was within the music community. What began as a concert became a celebration of an artist whose unconventional style, fearless creativity, and larger-than-life personality left a lasting mark on modern music.
As Malone told the crowd, the night was not just about mourning a loss-it was about celebrating "an absolutely beautiful, beautiful man."
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