Rapper Mac Miller dies in Los Angeles at age 26

[rooster59]

Rapper Mac Miller dies in Los Angeles at age 26

By Alex Dobuzinskis

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Mac Miller, a rapper from Pittsburgh whose debut album topped the charts in 2011 after his upbeat style gained a following online and who previously dated singer Ariana Grande, died on Friday in Los Angeles at age 26, officials said.

 

He was found unresponsive at his home in the Studio City neighbourhood and pronounced dead there, the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office said in a statement.

 

Celebrity website TMZ reported that Miller died of an apparent drug overdose. Reuters could not confirm that. Miller, whose real name was Malcolm McCormick, had discussed his use of drugs, particularly the misuse of prescription cough syrup, in media interviews and rap lyrics.

 

The coroner's office did not release the cause of death, saying an autopsy was pending.

 

Miller's family in a statement confirmed the death and called him "a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans."

 

PARTY-STYLE SONGS

 

Miller first gained a following at age 18 with his mixtape "K.I.D.S." in 2010, and early in his career was known for party-style songs with videos that went viral.

 

After his 2011 debut "Blue Side Park" was released by an independent label and topped the charts, Miller turned to jazz and funk influences on later albums. Those releases often received praise from critics, but did not perform as well commercially as his first album.

 

The rapper, whose most popular songs included "Loud," "Smile Back" and a collaboration with Grande called "The Way," released his latest album "Swimming" this summer. It hit No. 3 on the Billboard 200 list of top albums.

 

Rapper Wiz Khalifa, who like Miller grew up in Pittsburgh and was close to him, tweeted on Friday: "Praying for Mac's family and that he rest easy."

 

Miller and Grande broke up earlier this year, after dating for two years, according to media reports.

 

In May, Miller was arrested in Los Angeles in connection with a car crash and was later charged with driving under the influence.

 

Grande, after a Twitter user appeared to blame her for the break-up, wrote on the social media platform in May that the relationship was "toxic" and she had "cared for him and tried to support his sobriety & prayed for his balance for years."

 

Miller was scheduled to launch a U.S. tour next month, and had tweeted about it on Thursday. "I wish it started tomorrow," he wrote.

 

 

-- © Copyright Reuters 2018-09-08

[Ulic]

I am sure he will be missed by many but not the crowd here on TV.  Never the less, 26 is far too young. The mistakes of a talented artist, who lived a miss-spent youth. RIP.

[Justgrazing]

11 hours ago, rooster59 said:

McCormick, had discussed his use of drugs, particularly the misuse of prescription cough syrup

Back in the day t'was possible to buy over the Chemist counter Collis Browne Chlorodyne cough mixture which in earlier forms contained Laudanam , Cannabis oil and Chloroform .! Though a good medicine in moderation for its intended purpose it was also highly addictive and cited numerous times as contributing to the early deaths of folk who developed a liking for it .. Inevitably the composition was changed to remove some of the addictive elements late 60s early 70's though it is I understand still available in modified form .. 

[Airalee]

19 minutes ago, Justgrazing said:

Back in the day t'was possible to buy over the Chemist counter Collis Browne Chlorodyne cough mixture which in earlier forms contained Laudanam , Cannabis oil and Chloroform .! Though a good medicine in moderation for its intended purpose it was also highly addictive and cited numerous times as contributing to the early deaths of folk who developed a liking for it .. Inevitably the composition was changed to remove some of the addictive elements late 60s early 70's though it is I understand is still available in modified form .. 

Purple Drank

 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purple_drank

[seahorse]

2 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

He was talented. 

 

Try listening to some one of his stuff. 

 

I didn't always agree with his thinking or lyrical content, but there was no denying his ability. 

Ballcocks. He's just another talentless wigger.

[Airalee]

2 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

He was talented. 

 

Try listening to some one of his stuff. 

 

I didn't always agree with his thinking or lyrical content, but there was no denying his ability. 

I had never heard of him and just checked out a few of his videos on YouTube....yeah...he definitely was talented.

[JimmyTheMook]

Good Lord!

 

I certainly hope he had sufficient life insurance.

[overherebc]

Rap, can anyone call it music??

Biggest load of crap ever to be recorded.

The only thought I have on rap comes from the Bruce Willes movie 'The last Boyscout' when the bad guy says 'I want to hear you scream in pain as you die' and Bruce looks at him and says 'Play some rap music, that'll make me scream'

I have my own little rap song, a two liner,

People think that rap is sh-te

And I really think that they are right.

[metisdead]

A callous troll post and the inflammatory reply has been removed. 

 

A post using ALL CAPS has been removed as well as a reply.  Please turn off your Caps Lock when posting. 

 

A video containing profane language has been removed. 

[Bluespunk]

9 hours ago, seahorse said:

Ballcocks. He's just another talentless wigger.

Can’t keep up with modern trends?

 

He was talented, made some poor choices, but nonetheless undeniably talented. 

 

Which seems to upset some. 

 

[jak2002003]

Never heard of the guy.  

 

Not my style of music... 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WU7oGiwiao

[transam]

Is Rap actually music or just a bloke ranting into a mic ..?  ?

[Bluespunk]

15 minutes ago, transam said:

Is Rap actually music or just a bloke ranting into a mic ..?  ?

 

Another guy who faced the same demons, difference here is he survived. 

 

There’s no ranting. 

 

Sorrow, longing, loss, pain, but ultimately a message of hope that there is an escape from addiction and the misery it brings. 

 

It’s music.

[worgeordie]

He died a year too soon,27 years is the life span of some of

the most famous musician,singers.

regards worgeordie

[Andrew Dwyer]

He died a year too soon,27 years is the life span of some of
the most famous musician,singers.
regards worgeordie

He may have some talent but I doubt he would qualify to be a member of Club 27 !!

[SpeakeasyThai]

This chosen career 'fame' seems to have a high mortality rate.

A case of be careful for what you wish for in life, as it just might happen.

[Airalee]

2 hours ago, Bluespunk said:

 

Another guy who faced the same demons, difference here is he survived. 

 

There’s no ranting. 

 

Sorrow, longing, loss, pain, but ultimately a message of hope that there is an escape from addiction and the misery it brings. 

 

It’s music.

Another good one...

 

 

[UnkleGoooose]

Describing rap as a credible art form is like describing McDonald's as a credible source of nutrition.

[Bluespunk]

3 hours ago, UnkleGoooose said:

Describing rap as a credible art form is like describing McDonald's as a credible source of nutrition.

https://hellogiggles.com/news/kendrick-lamar-pulitzer-prize-rap-valid-art-form/

 

 

[transam]

At my gym they sometimes have the music on, at times they have rap playing, so l listen to what the bloke is "talking about" with his background sounds....It is total C-rap....BUT....If folk like it great.....Sadly there is never my stuff playing....You know, stuff about birds and not music about killing some bloke cos his trainers ain't cool or he ain't a tough guy........

 

 

[Justgrazing]

7 hours ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

He may have some talent but I doubt he would qualify to be a member of Club 27 !!

The Gold Standard for Talent .. Sadly brown bread at 27 ..