Rapper and ex of Ariana Grande Mac Miller died at the age of only 26. According to TMZ, he died of an overdose.
Mac Miller had been struggling with drugs for some time. His death was confirmed by his family and his record label. The rapper has been found unconscious in his home according to American media. Presumably he had taken an overdose. When the emergency services arrived he would already have died.
“He was a shining light in this world for his family, friends and fans,” the rapper’s family said. “Mac was a tremendously gifted and inspiring artist, with a pioneering spirit and a sense of humor that touched everyone he met” “is the statement of his label Warner Bros. Records.
Mac Miller – his real name was Malcolm James McCormick – caused a serious traffic accident once under the influence. Last night he tweeted that he was looking forward to touring. He would start next month after he released his fifth studio album ‘Swimming’ last month. Post Malone did an short interview with TMZ telling that he would “work on a song together”.
His addiction was the reason that his relationship with singer Ariana Grande ran aground. He had previously made several songs with Grande. After the attack in Manchester on 22 May 2017 they performed together at the benefit concert in memory of the victims.
The sudden death of the rapper has caused startled reactions. Domestic and foreign celebrities share their grief on social media.
“This hurts man, peace in peace”, tweets singer Khalid. Chance The Rapper says he is broken by the news. “I do not know what to say. Mac Miller took me on my second tour ever. Besides helping to boost my career, he was also one of the nicest guys I’ve ever known. A great man. I really loved him. I’m devastated. ”
“He was a shining light in this world for his family, friends and fans,” the rapper’s family said. “Mac was a tremendously gifted and inspiring artist, with a pioneering spirit and a sense of humor that touched everyone he met”, says his label.