The sudden death of Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock three months ago has been linked to fentanyl, the powerful synthetic opioid also cited in the untimely deaths of fellow musicians Prince, Tom Petty, Mac Miller, and Lil Peep. In a statement released Tuesday, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner revealed …
Read More »Mac Miller's 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'-Sampling Deep Cut 'The Quest' Is Now Streaming
It’s Eternal Sunshine season. Michel Gondry’s Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this week. Now, for the first time, Mac Miller‘s deep cut “The Quest,” which samples the score Jon Brion crafted for the film, is widely available on streaming services. “The Quest” was previously …
Read More »What the Deaths of Mac Miller and My Brother Taught Me About Possibility
Five years ago today, the world lost Mac Miller at 26. Five years ago Wednesday, I lost my brother Christian at 21. In 2018, I worked for another outlet, and I learned about Mac passing while checking Slack in an attempt to briefly take my mind off the motorcycle accident …
Read More »Ariana Grande Marks 'Yours Truly' Anniversary With New Live Videos, Mac Miller Tribute
Ariana Grande has kicked off a week-long celebration of the 10th anniversary of her debut album, Yours Truly, with some new live performance tracks, including one that pays special tribute to her late former boyfriend, Mac Miller. On Friday, Aug. 25, Grande released the deluxe digital edition of Yours Truly, …
Read More »Vans Honors Mac Miller with a Limited Sneaker In Homage To His Fifth Album, 'Swimming'
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Last week, Vans released a limited run of Mac Miller-inspired sneakers to pay homage to the late rapper’s legacy before passing in 2018. As soon as the shoes …
Read More »Mac Miller Estate Share 10th Anniversary Edition of 'Watching Movies With the Sound Off'
Mac Miller‘s sophomore album Watching Movies With the Sound Off turned 10 this week, and in honor of its anniversary, the late rapper’s estate and Rostrum Records have released a special 10th anniversary edition of the LP. Featured on the album now is the original version of opening track “The …
Read More »Listen to Late Mac Miller Rap Freely on Robert Glasper's 'Therapy Pt. 2'
Mac Miller‘s legacy lives on. On Monday, Robert Glasper released his song “Therapy, Pt. 2,” which features the late Miller rapping over the track produced by Glasper, creating a sequel to his 2014 Faces song of the same name. The song, Miller’s estate says, is a “product of the friendship …
Read More »Mac Miller Drug Dealer Sentenced to 17.5 Years for Lethal Fentanyl Sale
The top drug dealer convicted in the fatal fentanyl overdose of rapper Mac Miller was sentenced to 17 and a half years in federal prison Monday. The judge rejected his plea deal as too lenient after he continued to sell counterfeit oxycodone pills even after the rapper’s untimely demise in …
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