Fans and friends of Mac Miller have taken to social media to remember the rapper one year after dying of an accidental overdose.
Mac, whose real name was Malcolm McCormick, was found unresponsive at noon on September 7, 2018 at his San Fernando Valley home. His death was confirmed as an accidental overdose. He was 26 years old.
Earlier this week, a man was arrested and charged in connection with the death of Mac Miller. It was alleged that Cameron James Pettit, 28, supplied Miller with counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl.
Today, on the one year anniversary of his death, tributes have poured in from all corners of the world, celebrating the life of the much loved musician.
BROCKHAMPTON‘s Kevin Abstract penned a touching tribute that involved an early memory of him seeing Mac perform. “when i was 14 i went to a mac miller concert in houston,” he began. “and he was mad young at the time and i remember leaving being so inspired that shit kept me going man him & OF in 2010 really inspired me to keep putting shit out as a teenager.”
when i was 14 i went to a mac miller concert in houston and he was mad young at the time and i remember leaving being so inspired that shit kept me going man him & OF in 2010 really inspired me to keep putting shit out as a teenager
— kevin abstract (@kevinabstract) September 7, 2019
Producer Cardo, who, aside from producing Drake‘s mega smash ‘God’s Plan’, was a friend and frequent collaborator of Mac’s, wrote: “Long live our brother Mac Miller. Miss u fam.”
Long live our brother Mac Miller. Miss u fam.
— SUB ZERO (@CardoGotWings) September 7, 2019
Kid CuDi simply wrote: “Miss u Mac.”
Miss u Mac
— The Chosen One (@KidCudi) September 7, 2019
Thundercat shared a series of photographs of himself with Mac and also a number of moving tweets paying tribute to his friend.
“I figured I’d share a story or two about Mac today and some growth with you guys….,” his first tweet read.
Explaining how Mac’s death inspired him to stop drinking after admitting to being a “raging alcoholic” for 15 years, Thundercat also shared the story of how his and Mac’s now famous NPR Tiny Desk performance came about. He also told fans where he was when he received the news of Mac’s death.
See some of his tweets below:
For the last almost 15 years of my life I was a raging alcoholic.
— ashy daddy (@Thundercat) September 7, 2019
I watched a lot of things in my life crumble in different ways and I used to drink a lot to cope with the pain as I’m sure most do, I’m saying this to say that other than once in which will almost be a full year, I haven’t touched alcohol
— ashy daddy (@Thundercat) September 7, 2019
I feel like even through the sadness of losing Mac, he changed my life I know you guys may have noticed a bit of weight. I feel that was a lot of pain and alcohol I was carrying around with me.
— ashy daddy (@Thundercat) September 7, 2019
— ashy daddy (@Thundercat) September 7, 2019
Well, that @nprmusic tiny desk was as special as you would think it was. I LITERALLY flew into dc while I was in the middle of a tour myself in Europe to do that with him. We performed, and I hopped right back on a plane afterwards…..
— ashy daddy (@Thundercat) September 7, 2019
…so when he turns around and looks at me and laughs after I say “thank you”, it was really genuinely because he was trippin that I just showed up to do that and leave. but it was proof that I would have done just about anything for him lol.
— ashy daddy (@Thundercat) September 7, 2019
…I’m happy I did show up because I’m happy someone caught a snapshot of us in a nutshell. And this is one of my last and lasting impressions of someone that was so close to my heart.
— ashy daddy (@Thundercat) September 7, 2019
And on this day, I was coming home to shoot the video for what’s the use with him when I got the horrible news. The night prior. Before he went to sleep, I got the chance to FaceTime him and call him and send him off to sleep and tell him I love him. I’m happy I did…
— ashy daddy (@Thundercat) September 7, 2019
all I have to say is thank you Mac, you were, and still are, a guiding light in my life and growth. I love you and miss you more than words can describe, thank you. pic.twitter.com/2ZryMmA5dX
— ashy daddy (@Thundercat) September 7, 2019
On the eve of the anniversary of Mac’s death, fans gathered at Blue Slide Playground, the same playground that inspired the title of Mac’s debut album ‘Blue Slide Park’, in Miller’s hometown of Pittsburgh to celebrate his life.
His father, Mark McCormick, spoke at the event, commenting on the news of Pettit’s arrest. He also urged attendees “to go all in on finding the thing that we love to do, that gives us joy in life.”
Watch the touching clip below:
Thank you for coming out and touching our hearts with your wonderful memories in your son. We love you and Mac so much it was such a beautiful night #BlueSlidePark pic.twitter.com/Y90V53L4jI
— chloe (@c_schwizzle) September 7, 2019
Fans sang and danced to Miller’s music, while others painted pictures of the late rapper. See clips and images from the celebration below:
Thank you to the McCormick & Meyers family for the support to make tonight at Blue Slide Park happen. Much love to you & your family. Much love to Malcolm for being an amazing person. Love you & miss you everyday! Thank you to everyone who came out today. See you next year! ? pic.twitter.com/VxGDQqGIuQ
— Zach DiMartini (@ZachDiMartini) September 7, 2019
This was absolutely amazing to film, so much emotion going on and an amazing vigil at BSP.
RIP Mac Miller ? pic.twitter.com/0T4lgjYOMf
— Jordan (@jordnmedeiros) September 7, 2019
— The Mac Miller Memoir (@MacMillerMemoir) September 7, 2019
Mac Miller Memorial Blue Slide Park ? pic.twitter.com/8DjolwZu4W
— Disoriented Youth (@DisorientYouth) September 7, 2019
Some very talented artists here #BlueSlidePark pic.twitter.com/Lr0VGc6mKd
— alec (@grandesmonet) September 6, 2019
Mac Miller Memorial: It’s been one year since the beloved rapper from Pittsburgh died. Blue Slide #blueslidepark Playground in Frick Park where the artist loved to come, is a gathering point for music, dance, art and tributes to the artist #MacMiller On @CW and @KDKA TONIGHT pic.twitter.com/OEuN7zvYu5
— PamSuranoKDKA (@PamSuranoKDKA) September 6, 2019
Accompanied by Thundercat and Justus West, Ty launched into a solemn performance of ‘Cinderella’, his 2016 collab with Miller, which appeared on the latter’s penultimate album ‘The Divine Feminine’. For the cover, Miller’s original verses were replaced by a breathtaking guitar solo from West as well as Ty’s smooth humming.