Music and sports pulse with the same energy—both stir passion, unite crowds, and create unforgettable moments. From anthems like the Champions League theme to roaring halftime shows and fan chants, music is the soul of sport. But when Post Malone brought out Allen Iverson in Philadelphia for a live rendition of “White Iverson,” it wasn’t just a tribute—it was a cultural explosion. The arena shook as icon met inspiration, blurring the lines between music and legend in a moment that was pure, electrifying magic and it didn’t just stir emotions – it blew off the roof.
During his high-energy concert at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, Post Malone stunned the crowd. The Philly faithful went wild as the 76ers legend appeared on stage, effortlessly soaking in the moment to the song he inspired. A tribute wrapped in nostalgia and hometown pride. After the show, Iverson took to Instagram to thank Malone and the city, writing, “Being an inspiration is golden! Shout out to @postmalone and shout out to Philadelphia! Ain’t nothing like Philly love @757_rob.” The love wasn’t one-sided—fans appreciated Philly showed once again why it’s the heart of both. But there was a special message from the AI Mom.
Mommy Iverson, as she’s affectionately known, also took to Instagram to share her heartfelt appreciation for Post Malone and the song dedicated to her son. “I love this love that my son got from Post MaloneWhite Iverson” posted Ann Iverson along with a clip from the concert where AI and Malone can be seen grooving to “White Iverson” on stage. Her pride radiated through the screen, a testament to the bond they share. Allen Iverson has always been open about his deep connection with his mother, who gave birth to him at just fifteen and stood by his side through every step of his journey. Her presence at this moment, even virtually, added another emotional layer to an already iconic night.
Allen has always been special to Ann Iverson, another reason why she was worried about the golden boy. She once revealed she knew her son would play basketball the instant she saw him for the first time. The first thing she noticed about Allen was his long arms. Initially worried, but later the doctors assured her that ‘they are just long arms’ and nothing was wrong with her child. “I was like, ‘Well, that’s good for him to play ball with.’ It did come in handy,” said Ann. But Allen almost broke his mom’s heart by opting to play another sport.
Made for basketball, Allen Iverson initially fell for another ball
During his high school days, Allen gravitated more towards football, a choice her mother did not like much. As a high school basketball player herself, Ann Iverson wanted to instill a love for the game in her son. But Allen, the naturally born athlete he was, opted to play football initially. And he was great at it. He played multiple positions on the field, including running back, kick returner, and defensive back. Ann narrated a funny story, that whenever Allen got tackled on the field, she would come running down from the stands.
Ann revealed that she and Allen had made a pact where he would signal her if he was okay. “We made a little pact. He’ll get up after they tackle him. He’ll put up one finger, and he would run around. That meant, ‘Mama, sit down.’ I sat right there, I’d start clapping,” added Ann. But she was not going to give up so easily. She got an interesting idea to get Allen invested in basketball.
After the end of the football season, Allen had to do something to keep himself occupied. So Ann enrolled him in his high school basketball team. Allen initially felt that basketball was soft, compared to football, but continued with the game, much to the delight of his mother. And the rest is history. Ann went on to say, “Basketball just was my love, and I’m just really glad he chose it. I couldn’t stand going to the football games and them tackling my baby.”
AI turned out to be great in both sports, leading his high school, Bethel High School, to Virginia State Championships in both. His basketball talents were later spotted by the legendary coach, John Thompson, of Georgetown University. He gave young Allen a full scholarship to play college basketball for Georgetown, which he accepted. Although he was leaving his love – football behind, he went on to become one of the most influential figures in basketball’s modern history, and now, with Malone, he shook his leg.
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