The world reacts to Mac Miller's death
- Publish date
- Saturday, 8 Sep 2018, 11:19AM

Rapper Mac Miller, who previously dated Ariana Grande, has passed away at the age of 26.
He was found unconscious at his home in Los Angeles and was pronounced dead by paramedics, TMZ reported.
Mac Miller's real name is Malcolm McCormick and has battled with drug use for years and TMZ has reported that his death was an overdose. Miller has been in a bit of trouble recently, just last month last month, he was charged with two counts of Driving Under the Influence. He was found to be twice the legal alcohol limit when he was arrested for drink driving.
Hours before his death, Miller posted an Instagram story where a vinyl record is seen playing, featuring lyrics from one of his songs, So it Goes.
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Following his arrest, Ariana - who is now engaged to TV star Pete Davidson - tweeted: "Pls take care of yourself.
His relationship with Ariana Grande ended in May, after two years together.
Mac Miller was probably best known in New Zealand for his relationship to Ariana Grande, but he recently released his new studio album "Swimming". He also featured on Ariana's track, "The Way".
Fans from around the world have reacted to his death and tributes have flowed in from around the world:
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There have also been tributes from other well-known artists. Chance the Rapper tweeted about his memories and sadness at Mac Miller's death.
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
Jaden Smith also expressed his sadness
Long Live Mac Miller, Rest In Peace We Love You
— Jaden Smith (@officialjaden) September 7, 2018
Snoop Dogg remembered the time they spent time together on the set of Scary Movie 5.
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) 7 September 2018
Charlie Puth tweeted that he wished he'd spent more time with Mac Miller recently:
I can’t keep losing friends like this...I wish I spent more time with you these past weeks...I’m so sorry... rip MAC...you wrote the soundtrack to my college years and I’m so happy I got to know you...this sucks this really really sucks.
— CHARLIE PUTH (@charlieputh) 7 September 2018
Other stars have also posted their messages of sadness on social media:
Unreal. So sad. RIP Mac Miller ❤️
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) 7 September 2018
RIP Mac Miller 🙏🏾
— Soulja Boy (@souljaboy) 7 September 2018
I cannot imagine what Mac Miller’s family and loved ones are feeling right now. I send love to his family, his friends, and his fans. pic.twitter.com/k32Em8kct1
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) 7 September 2018
Rest in Peace Mac <3
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