Mac Miller Dead at 26 After Apparent Drug Overdose
Mac Miller died Friday (Sept. 7) of an apparent drug overdose. He was 26.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that the platinum-selling rapper was found at around noon at his San Fernando Valley home and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities were alerted by a male, who made a 911 call presumably from Mac’s home.
Miller was open about his battle with substance abuse throughout the years. In May, he was arrested for DUI and hit and run after crashing his Mercedes G-Wagon by wrapping it around a utility pole.
Mac released five studio albums throughout his career, starting with his 2011 debut Blue Slide Park. His most recent, Swimming, debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. He was set to kick off a tour in support of the album in late October.
In the wake of his sudden passing, Miller’s peers took to social media to share their thoughts and prayers.
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 Peace to the great soul Mac Miller
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) 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.
— Beerbongs & Bentleys (@PostMalone) September 7, 2018
😔 🙏🏿 #RIP @MacMiller
— King Push (@PUSHA_T) September 7, 2018
Damn…. @MacMiller we worked pn sum fire a while back he had tribe tatooed on his arm. Super sweet dude man. Comfolences to his fam 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) September 7, 2018
Mac. 💔💔💔 this just fucked us all up. u were too rare…damn. from eating frozen chicken wings in my basement to ur voice speaking to a generation. u did it homie. wish this wasn’t even a conversation. @Innerviewq i love u and am here for u. 😞
— 😈 (@machinegunkelly) September 7, 2018
R.I.P Mac 😢 wtf !!!!!! Too soon man too fucking soon !!!! This is unreal
— Tory Lanez #SWAVEY (@torylanez) September 7, 2018
damn RIP Mac 💔
— Kid Ink (@Kid_Ink) September 7, 2018
I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH
I FUCKING LOVE YOU DUDE
THE GREATEST
— Kehlani (@Kehlani) September 7, 2018
Mac was one of the nicest, coolest dudes man. This is sad man.
— Glasper’s Beef Patty Chef (@questlove) September 7, 2018
This is sad! 💛 @MacMiller prayers up for his family & friends! 🙏🏽
— DeJa (@DeJLoaf) 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
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
My guy MAC MILLER…rest up bro 🙏🏾
— FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) September 7, 2018
So sad u gone home young Mac I had to post this to smile and think about the good Time we had on the set of this movie man god bless ya family. Pittsburg we lost a real one today 🌟 @macmiller 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/AZkqUlhm1V
— Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) 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
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