Post Malone took the Coachella stage last weekend while navigating a challenging custody situation with ex-fiancée Hee Sung “Jamie” Park. Court documents reveal a legal chess match unfolding across state lines as both parents seek favorable terms regarding their 2½-year-old daughter.
Park filed custody documents in Los Angeles on April 16, but Malone had already filed his own custody papers in Utah. This timing means the case will be handled in Utah rather than California – a distinction with significant financial implications.
The jurisdiction question matters considerably in custody cases. Child support calculations differ substantially between states, with Utah generally requiring lower payments than California for similar income situations. For a high-earning artist like Malone, this difference could amount to substantial sums over time.
Behind this legal maneuvering lies the story of a relationship that produced a daughter in May 2022. The couple maintained extraordinary privacy throughout their time together—most fans didn’t even know Park’s full name until the custody filings became public this month.
“I feel like a lot of people feel entitled to know every single detail of everyone’s life,” Malone told CR Fashion Book in 2023. “I don’t want to post any pictures of my baby, because I want her to be able to make that decision whenever she wants to and is ready.”
Court documents reveal their daughter (referred to only as “DDP” in legal filings) has been living exclusively with Park since November 2024—around when their relationship apparently ended. Sources indicate Malone and Park previously shared custody despite his touring schedule. That arrangement changed when Park relocated to California at the beginning of 2025.
Meanwhile, Malone has moved on romantically with Christy Lee. The pair have been spotted together multiple times since early 2025, adding another dimension to an already complex situation.
The custody battle highlights challenges many touring musicians face—balancing career demands with family responsibilities. “It’s really tough not being able to see her,” Malone told GQ in 2022 about parenting while touring. “I’m just happy to see her. But it is heartbreaking having to leave and not be able to be with her all the time.”
With jurisdiction now apparently secured in Utah, the courts will determine whether Malone’s legal strategy translates into a custody arrangement that works for both parents while prioritizing their daughter’s needs. The case remains pending in both Utah and California courts as legal professionals determine which court maintains jurisdiction.
Neither Malone nor Park has publicly commented on the ongoing proceedings, maintaining the privacy that has characterized their approach to family matters throughout their relationship.
