Rapper and producer Mac Miller was found dead inside his Studio City home on Friday. He was 26.
Miller, whose real name is Malcolm James McCormick, most recently released his fifth studio album, “Swimming,” in August.
Fans and friends instantly took to social media to share remembrances of the rapper, noting his kindness, warmth and talent.
“Beyond helping me launch my career he was one of the sweetest guys I ever knew,” tweeted Chance the Rapper. “Great man. I loved him for real.”
Read more reactions to Miller’s death below.
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 Album in July (@chancetherapper) September 7, 2018
#RIPMacMiller you were a super nice, funny and warm dude and I really enjoyed the time we got to hang together in the studio… Pittsburgh for life man, you will be missed. @MacMiller pic.twitter.com/dvcVytfKpF
— Ryan Tedder (@RyanTedder) September 7, 2018
Rest in your peace Mac Miller.
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) September 7, 2018
Always exuded so much kindness and goodness.
Thank you for sharing your gifts with us all.
this hurts my heart man RIP bro @MacMiller
— Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) September 7, 2018
I’m so saddened to hear about @MacMiller☹️😩 such a kind spirit Sending prayers for strength for his family & friends & fans during this difficult time🙏🏾
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) September 7, 2018
NOOO! I do not wanna believe my brother is dead! I cannot take this anymore, life is too short...I just know you’re now in a better place now than this place we call Earth @MacMiller ...I love you bro, and will miss youu 😭
— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) September 7, 2018
Unreal. So sad. RIP Mac Miller ❤️
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) September 7, 2018
Long Live Mac Miller, Rest In Peace We Love You
— Jaden (@jaden) September 7, 2018
we spoke less than two weeks ago. Wtf dude. This makes me so sad. Rip Mac!!! @MacMiller pic.twitter.com/rox5fyThSA
— cookin up LB3 (@lilyachty) September 7, 2018
Rip Mac miller
— wes (@diplo) September 7, 2018
RIP Mac Miller. Still in disbelief
— Andy Milonakis (@andymilonakis) September 7, 2018
Rest In Peace to the great soul Mac Miller
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) September 7, 2018
Wow. R.I.P. Mac Miller. That was one talented kid. Such a loss.
— Papa Roach (@paparoach) September 7, 2018
Devastating news to hear about another young person overdosing...this time losing their life. RIP Mac Miller, gone far too soon. 🙏🏼😓
— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) September 7, 2018
so devastated. RIP @MacMiller
— Dan Reynolds (@DanReynolds) September 7, 2018
just heartbroken. what a talent and incredible human being.
We all carry within us the soul of a poet who died young.
— Produkt (@ProduKtJRG) September 7, 2018
RIP Mac Miller. pic.twitter.com/ZFJm3RBUNc
One of hip-hop’s most beloved and respected rappers/producers, Mac Miller has sadly passed away at the age of 26. Our condolences to Mac’s family and friends. Terrible loss for the hip-hop community. pic.twitter.com/9EVAHPcnn5
— TIDAL (@TIDAL) September 7, 2018
So sad to hear the news about @MacMiller. Such a talented artist. My condolences go out to his family and loved ones 🙏 RIP
— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) September 7, 2018
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) September 7, 2018
THE MAN WAS TOO GENEROUS ! HE EXTENDED HIS HOME TO ALL OF US . PEACE TO THE MILLER FAMILY AND THE WHOLE EXTENDED FAMILY. WE HURTIN 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
— thebe kgositsile (@earlxsweat) September 7, 2018
— DJ KHALED (@djkhaled) September 7, 2018
R.I.P Mac Miller. God bless you bredren. Wishing everyone in this game peace of mind & spirit. 🙏🏽
— Jidenna (@Jidenna) September 7, 2018
Completely devastated and heart broken I’m at a loss for words mac you were like a brother to me and were there for me in the hardest of times, especially this summer. I can’t believe this is real. 💔
— G-Eazy (@G_Eazy) September 7, 2018
Not only were you my favorite artist, you was one of my closest friends. The love we had was genuine and the moments we shared were filled with nothing but positivity and laughter. I love you man and I’m sure as hell gonna miss you @MacMiller. Rest easy my brotha 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) September 7, 2018
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UPDATES:
5:32 p.m.: This article was updated with additional reactions.
This article was originally published at 3:10 p.m.
