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Malcolm James McCormick (born January 19, 1992), known in the music industry as Mac Miller, is an accomplished American rapper, record producer, and record label founder who burst onto the Pittsburgh hip-hop scene in 2007 at the age of 15.
A man of many talents, he honed his craft and built a loyal fan base before signing with Rostrum Records in 2010. It was a major step in his career and he did not disappoint. He released the mixtapes KIDS and Best Day Ever, which quickly became critical and commercial successes.
2011 marked a major milestone in Mac Miller’s career. His debut studio album, Blue Slide Park, broke records by becoming the first independently released album to top the US Billboard 200 since 1995. The album was a game-changer and his talent and impeccable songwriting skills were widely recognized.
Mac Miller was just getting started. In 2013, he founded his own record label, REMember Music, to provide a platform for young talents to showcase their skills. In 2014, he left Rostrum Records and signed with Warner Bros. Records, where he continued to showcase his immense talent by releasing four studio albums.
Despite his talent, Mac Miller struggled with addiction and substance abuse, ultimately passing away at a young age in 2018. His passing shocked the music community and beyond, with fans and musicians mourning the loss of a beloved artist with a promising future. His legacy will live on, and his contributions to the music industry will never be forgotten.
American rapper
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 Mac Miller: History, Biography, Photos |
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| Name: | Malcolm James McCormick |
| stage name: | Mac Miller |
| Date of Birth: | January 19, 1992 (26 years old) |
| place of birth: | Point Breeze, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| die: | September 7, 2018, Studio City, California, USA |
| Country of Citizenship: | American |
| high: | 1.7 m |
| parents: | Mark McCormick, Karen Meyers |
| Brothers and sisters: | Miller McCormick |
| spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Ariana Grande (2016-2018), Noémie Léger (2007-2012), Julia Kelly |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Rapper • Record producer |
| net worth: | $9 million |
Early life and education
Mac Miller, born Malcolm James McCormick, was born on January 19, 1992, in the lush landscape of Point Breeze, a bustling city in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was born into a mixed faith family; his mother, Karen Meyers, was Jewish, while his father, Mark McCormick, was a Christian architect.
Mike Miller and his older brother Miller McCormick were both Jewish, and although he attended a Catholic elementary school for academic reasons, his real passions were music and sports, especially football and lacrosse.
As a child, he showed a talent for music and taught himself to play piano, guitar, drums and bass at the age of six. His passion for music grew as he entered his teens, and by the age of 15, he had set his sights on a career as a rapper. In 2007, he released his first mixtape, But My Mackin’ Ain’t Easy, which attracted local attention and helped him establish himself in the Pittsburgh hip-hop scene.
Two years later, he adopted the stage name Mac Miller and released two more mixtapes, The Jukebox: Prelude to Class Clown and The High Life, which earned him a loyal fan base. In 2010, he won the Pittsburgh Hip Hop Awards for Artist Under 21 of the Year for his single “Live Free,” solidifying his status as a rising star in the music industry.
Personal life
Mac Miller’s life hasn’t been easy. The talented rapper struggled with substance abuse and depression, which he unfortunately wasn’t able to overcome. While on tour in 2012, he began taking promethazine to relieve stress and eventually became addicted to Lean. Although he quit drugs in November of that year, he continued to use drugs regularly in 2014.
In 2016, he managed to stay clean for three months, but by 2017, he had relapsed and was back to his old habits. Mac Miller has had many ups and downs, including a tumultuous seven-year relationship with Nomi Leasure, which ended in 2016. In 2011, he was arrested for marijuana possession, in 2012 he was charged for auditioning a song, and in 2018 he was charged with driving under the influence.
Despite these challenges, Mac Miller also had many great moments, including romantic relationships with Ariana Grande, Noomi Lathan, and Julia Kelly. He was a talented artist who had a major impact on the hip-hop community and was beloved by fans and fellow musicians. His death in 2018 was a great loss to the music community and a reminder of the dangers of addiction.
Profession
Mac Miller developed a love for music at an early age. The multi-talented artist began his musical journey at the age of six when he developed a keen interest in playing piano, guitar, drums, and bass. However, it wasn’t until the age of 14 that he discovered his talent for rapping, which propelled him toward future success.
Prior to this, he had aspired to be a singer, but he made a pivotal decision in high school to devote all of his time and energy to perfecting his rapping skills. His relentless pursuit of musical excellence ultimately paid off.
Mac Miller first entered the music industry in 2007 with his debut mixtape, But My Mackin’ Ain’t Easy, under the stage name Easy Mac. Two years later, he relaunched his label under his own name and released two more mixtapes. In 2010, he won two awards at the Pittsburgh Hip Hop Awards, “Best Under 21” and “Best Hip Hop Video Live Free”.
That same year, he signed with independent label Rostrum Records after impressing the label’s president, Benjy Grinberg, with his unique musical style and approach. Mac Miller chose Rostrum because of the label’s relationship with Wiz Khalifa, and the label released his mixtape, KIDS, in August 2010. With a keen sense of social media, digital sales, and relentless touring, he achieved success without mainstream radio play or promotion.
Mac Miller’s breakout moment came in 2011 when he released his debut studio album, Blue Slide Park. It was a historic moment for the young artist as it became the first independently released debut album to top the Billboard 200 chart since Tha Dogg Pound’s Dogg Food in 1995. However, the album received mixed reviews from critics.
He continued to experiment with his own music and released his seventh mixtape, Macadelic, in March 2012. He also collaborated with Pharrell Williams on an EP called Pink Slime, but unfortunately the album never saw the light of day. In 2013, he founded his own record label, REMember Music, in memory of a friend who had passed away, and created a reality show on MTV2.
Mac Miller’s second album, Watching Movies with the Sound Off, was acclaimed for its psychedelic sound and spawned three singles. He also appeared on Ariana Grande’s single “The Way” and collaborated with Vince Staples on a mixtape called Stolen Youth. In 2014, he released an EP called Faces, showcasing his versatility as a rapper and producer.
Despite his success, Mac Miller has struggled with substance abuse and depression. He became addicted to Lean during his 2012 tour and successfully quit in 2012, but continued to take other drugs on a daily basis until 2014. He entered a period of sobriety in 2016, but fell back into his old habits the following year. He is also known for his rocky relationships, including a seven-year relationship with Nomi Leasure (which ended in 2016), his high-profile relationship with Ariana Grande from 2016 to 2018, and his legal troubles, which included an arrest for marijuana possession in 2011 and a DUI charge in 2018.
Despite Mac Miller’s difficult life, his contributions to his hometown of Pittsburgh were recognized when he was awarded the Key to Pittsburgh. He also collaborated with Vince Staples on a mixtape called Stolen Youth and released a self-produced mixtape called Delusional Thomas and a live album, Live From Space, in 2013. His untimely death in 2018 was a great loss to the music community, but his legacy as a talented and dedicated musician lives on.
Cause of death
On September 7, 2018, the world was shocked by the news of Mac Miller’s untimely death. The talented musician was found unconscious in his Studio City home, a discovery that left his family, friends, and fans devastated. His assistant reportedly found him and immediately called 911. The assistant heroically performed CPR on the stricken artist until emergency personnel arrived, but sadly, Mac Miller was pronounced dead at 11:51 AM PDT.
When Mac Miller passed away, his will named his mother, father, and brother as beneficiaries. He was buried with a Jewish funeral at Homewood Cemetery in his beloved hometown of Pittsburgh. Fans around the world mourned the loss of this genius, and condolences poured in from all corners of the music industry.
Autopsy results subsequently revealed the tragic circumstances of Mac Miller’s death. He died from an accidental overdose of fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol, a deadly combination that highlights the dangers of drug abuse. His death has once again drawn attention to the opioid epidemic sweeping the nation, with many speaking out in support of devoting more resources to combating addiction and substance abuse.
A memorial concert was held in his name to honor Mac Miller and continue his work, with proceeds going to the Mac Miller Circle Foundation. The fund is dedicated to supporting youth arts and community-building projects, a testament to his lasting legacy as a musician and advocate for social justice.
After his death, justice was served when three men were arrested for distributing the drugs that led to Mac Miller’s overdose. Each was sentenced to 10 to 17 1⁄2 years in prison, a stark reminder of the disastrous consequences of drug use and the need for greater accountability in the fight against addiction.
net worth
Mac Miller’s net worth is estimated to be around $9 million. His wealth is mainly derived from his music career and brand collaborations. He also earns money through his record label REMember Music, television and film appearances, and merchandise sales.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @Macmiller
- Twitter: @Macmiller
Discography
- Self-care
- My Favorite Part
- weekend
- Rotation
- Donald Trump
- Pass me down
- oops!
- Small World
- The good news
- Objects in the mirror
- ladder
- Blue World
- Aviation fuel
- have no idea
- Knock on the door
- Nike on my feet
- 2009
- boundary
- Hurt feelings
- Kool-Aid and frozen pizza
- What’s the use
- surf
- Lost Love
- Fight this feeling
- Stay
- Ethyl bromide
- Missed calls
- Cinderella
- Diablo
- Congratulations
