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In honor of what would’ve been his 27th birthday, we’re sharing 10 little known facts about Mac Miller and his short life and unfinished legacy. (Photo: Instagram)
In honor of what would’ve been his 27th birthday, we’re sharing 10 little known facts about Mac Miller and his short life and unfinished legacy. (Photo: Instagram)
Miller had just released his album, “Swimming”, his fifth studio album, on August 3rd before his untimely death. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, even up against a number of other rap albums released the same week. (Photo: Instagram)
Miller had just released his album, “Swimming”, his fifth studio album, on August 3rd before his untimely death. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, even up against a number of other rap albums released the same week. (Photo: Instagram)
Mac Miller’s father was Christian and his mother was Jewish, but he was raised in the Jewish faith. Even his fellow Jewish friend, Drake, once called Miller “the best Jew in the rap game.” (Photo: Instagram)
Mac Miller’s father was Christian and his mother was Jewish, but he was raised in the Jewish faith. Even his fellow Jewish friend, Drake, once called Miller “the best Jew in the rap game.” (Photo: Instagram)
Malcolm was very close to his family. His brother, Miller McCormick, a designer, illustrator, and photographer designed his cover art, even designing an alarm clock app for the GO:OD AM album release. (Photo: Instagram)
Malcolm was very close to his family. His brother, Miller McCormick, a designer, illustrator, and photographer designed his cover art, even designing an alarm clock app for the GO:OD AM album release. (Photo: Instagram)
Fellow Pittsburg rapper Wiz Kahlife was one of Miller’s closes friends. Mac said: “Wiz has been a big brother to me with this music thing so far. Our relationship is beyond music. He really is just my homie, whether I will be making music or not.” (Photo: Instagram)
Fellow Pittsburg rapper Wiz Kahlife was one of Miller’s closes friends. Mac said: “Wiz has been a big brother to me with this music thing so far. Our relationship is beyond music. He really is just my homie, whether I will be making music or not.” (Photo: Instagram)
The day before his shocking passing, Vulture released an in-depth interview with the young rapper in which he stated, “I don’t want to be depressed.” He also confessed getting into drugs after the released of his album “Blue Side,” but retained he was not an addict. (Photo: Instagram)
The day before his shocking passing, Vulture released an in-depth interview with the young rapper in which he stated, “I don’t want to be depressed.” He also confessed getting into drugs after the released of his album “Blue Side,” but retained he was not an addict. (Photo: Instagram)![He had an unnaturally good ear. “[Miller] hears sounds even a keen ear might miss, and while this causes potentially unhealthy level of self-reflection it also keeps him in a close orbit of jazz fusion guys like Thundercat, Dam-Funk and Kendrick Lamar,” journalist Craig Jenkins wrote. (Photo: Instagram)](https://www.jetss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/10-interesting-facts-mac-miller-ear-343x420.jpg)
He had an unnaturally good ear. “[Miller] hears sounds even a keen ear might miss, and while this causes potentially unhealthy level of self-reflection it also keeps him in a close orbit of jazz fusion guys like Thundercat, Dam-Funk and Kendrick Lamar,” journalist Craig Jenkins wrote. (Photo: Instagram)
He had an unnaturally good ear. “[Miller] hears sounds even a keen ear might miss, and while this causes potentially unhealthy level of self-reflection it also keeps him in a close orbit of jazz fusion guys like Thundercat, Dam-Funk and Kendrick Lamar,” journalist Craig Jenkins wrote. (Photo: Instagram)
Getting a foothold in the rap music scene wasn’t easy for Mac. In his early days, he hustled by selling stolen TVs and purses and even sold week for studio time. There was nothing stopping him from making it big! (Photo: Instagram)
Getting a foothold in the rap music scene wasn’t easy for Mac. In his early days, he hustled by selling stolen TVs and purses and even sold week for studio time. There was nothing stopping him from making it big! (Photo: Instagram)
He loved Ariana s, even after their very public breakup. In May, after Miller’s DUI, Grande spoke about their relationship: “I will continue to pray from the bottom of by heart that he figures it all out.” Miller also wished his ex well, saying: “I am happy for her and moving forward with her life just as I’m sure she is with me.” (Photo: Instagram)
He loved Ariana s, even after their very public breakup. In May, after Miller’s DUI, Grande spoke about their relationship: “I will continue to pray from the bottom of by heart that he figures it all out.” Miller also wished his ex well, saying: “I am happy for her and moving forward with her life just as I’m sure she is with me.” (Photo: Instagram)
He was a self-taught musician. Mac played the piano, guitar, drums, and bass. Pretty impressive for having been self-taught. He was also responsible for all of the arrangement on his Jazz EP, “You.” (Photo: Instagram)
He was a self-taught musician. Mac played the piano, guitar, drums, and bass. Pretty impressive for having been self-taught. He was also responsible for all of the arrangement on his Jazz EP, “You.” (Photo: Instagram)
He had a pretty positive outlook of life, despite what his habits may suggest. “When you feel sad, it’s okay. It’s not the end of the world. Everyone has those days when you doubt yourself, and when you feel like everything you do sucks, but then there’s those days when you feel like Superman. It’s just the balance of the world.” (Photo: Instagram)
He had a pretty positive outlook of life, despite what his habits may suggest. “When you feel sad, it’s okay. It’s not the end of the world. Everyone has those days when you doubt yourself, and when you feel like everything you do sucks, but then there’s those days when you feel like Superman. It’s just the balance of the world.” (Photo: Instagram)Malcolm James McCormick, better known for his stage name Mac Miller, would’ve turned 27 this past weekend. And although Mac was merely 26-year-old when he tragically died on September 7, 2018, he had already done more than most could hope for in a lifetime.
Mac Miller was famous for his smooth raps and lengthy relationship with superstar Ariana Grande. However, there’s still a few things you probably didn’t know about the fallen musician.
In honor of what would’ve been his 27th birthday, we’re sharing 10 little known facts about Mac Miller and his short life and unfinished legacy you might not know about.