Mac Miller at Governors Ball 2016 (photo by Amanda Hatfield)

Mac Miller dies of apparent overdose

September 7, 2018

Mac Miller at Governors Ball 2016 (photo by Amanda Hatfield)

Mac Miller has reportedly died of an overdose at age 26, TMZ reports. They write, “Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … Mac was found Friday at around noon at his San Fernando Valley home and was pronounced dead at the scene.” As the article also points out, Miller has struggled with substance abuse in the past.

Very sad news. Rest in peace, Mac.

The rapper has mixtapes dating back to 2007, and he released his debut album, Blue Slide Park, in 2011. His latest (and fifth) album, Swimming, came out last month, and he was scheduled to tour behind it soon. Mac also has a collaborative 2013 mixtape with Vince Staples, and he has produced for other artists (often under the name Larry Fisherman), including Ab-Soul, SZA, and more.

Fellow artists have paid tribute to Mac, including Chance the Rapper, Solange, Questlove, El-P, DeJ Loaf, Thursday’s Geoff Rickly, Diplo, Bas, Juicy J, Portugal. The Man, J Cole, Earl Sweatshirt, Pusha T, The Internet, Raekwon, Casey Veggies, Lil Yachty, A$AP Ferg, Post Malone, Missy Eliott, Future, and more. Dev Hynes (Blood Orange) posted on his Instagram stories: “Please this can’t be true. Please. Bro we just spoke how can this be real.” See some more tributes below:

I dont know what to say Mac Miller took me on my second tour ever. But beyond helping me launch my career he was one of the sweetest guys I ever knew. Great man. I loved him for real. Im completely broken. God bless him.

— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) September 7, 2018

Its so crazy cause earl literally hit me up this morning him and vince were real friebds I met at a pivotal time in my life through mac. This shit hurts so bad. If you love someone male sure u tell em

— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) September 7, 2018

Rest in your peace Mac Miller.
Always exuded so much kindness and goodness.
Thank you for sharing your gifts with us all.

— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) September 7, 2018

Mac was one of the nicest, coolest dudes man. This is sad man.

— ?st (@questlove) September 7, 2018

https://twitter.com/therealelp/status/1038167519004188672

This is sad! 💛 @MacMiller prayers up for his family & friends! 🙏🏽

— Who Dis Woman? (@DeJLoaf) September 7, 2018

Fucking heartbreaking https://t.co/6JBXbzcJX7

— Geoffrey Rickly (@GeoffRickly) September 7, 2018

Rip Mac miller

— diplo (@diplo) September 7, 2018

At a loss for words. RIP Mac Miller. You were always genuine and supportive of others. This is so tragic. Blessed to have known you however brief. Rest easy.

— Bas (@Bas) September 7, 2018

I’m so fucked up right now this is so sad I can’t believe it R.I.P. MAC MILLER

— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) September 7, 2018

Rest In Peace to the great soul Mac Miller

— J. Cole (@JColeNC) September 7, 2018

THE MAN WAS TOO GENEROUS ! HE EXTENDED HIS HOME TO ALL OF US . PEACE TO THE MILLER FAMILY AND THE WHOLE EXTENDED FAMILY. WE HURTIN 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

— thebe kgositsile (@earlxsweat) September 7, 2018

😔 🙏🏿 #RIP @MacMiller

— King Push (@PUSHA_T) September 7, 2018

Love you brother. you gave so much to this world. Rest easy Malcolm.

— The Internet (@intanetz) September 7, 2018

R.I.P MAC MILLER

— Raekwon The Chef (@Raekwon) September 7, 2018

Rest Easy @MacMiller aka MAC Meezy. Can’t believe I’m typing this. This one hurt bad..you really like a brother to me. I’ll never forget you bro, You will live forever. 🤦🏽‍♂️🙏🏽

— Casey Veggies (@CaseyVeggies) September 7, 2018

I’m so saddened to hear about @MacMiller☹️😩 such a kind spirit Sending prayers for strength for his family & friends & fans during this difficult time🙏🏾

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) September 7, 2018

God fucking dammit. You were such an incredible person. You changed so many lives. Had so much love in your heart. You inspired me throughout highschool, and I wouldn't be where I was today without you. Never a more kind and sincere and beautiful person. I fucking love you mac.

— Post Malone (@PostMalone) September 7, 2018