A tribute to Mac Miller

By: Lauren Galdeano

Photos: Wikimedia Commons

Although most of his fans didn’t know him personally, many of them felt that they connected with not only him but also with their friends better by the words of his songs.

Torn by the tragic and unexpected death of Mac Miller, it is a hard time for the fans and loved ones of the singer and rapper. On Sept. 7, Miller was reported dead due to a drug overdose. Although substance abuse is something that Miller had struggled with in the past, it was still a shock to many when they heard the news.

“I was sad, I never thought something like that would happen,” sophomore Jeffrey Aguilar said. “It was also heartbreaking because many people didn’t appreciate his music until after he had passed away.”

Since the early 2000’s, Miller was making music and connecting with his fans of all ages through the lyrics and meaning of his songs. “My favorite Mac Miller song is “Best Day Ever,” Aguilar said. “It talks about his story about him becoming a rapper and it was very touching. I was in 8th grade when I first heard it and it was more of a motivational song for me.”

Just weeks before his passing, Miller had released a new album called “Swimming,” adding to the other four that he had released throughout his career. In the album, he sings about his pain caused by his last relationship and the poor mental state that he was in.

Following his death, the album made it to Number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The effect that the death of a celebrity can have people is very shocking. Although most of his fans didn’t know him personally, many of them felt that they connected with not only him but also with their friends better by the words of his songs.

“When I first found out that he died, I cried,” sophomore Rachael Bryan said. “I’m still in shock and it really saddens me to think about. He was the first celebrity death that I ever cried over. His music really means a lot to me because I associate his music with so many good memories with the people I love.”