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The late Pitssburg rapper Mac Miller passed way just three days ago on Friday, September 7 2018, while many are grieving the loss, fans are also also remembering Miller through his music.
Over the weekend, the “Self Care” rapper’s most recent project Swimming rose to the number one spot on top of the Apple Music albums chart, just over Eminem’s number two Kamikaze and Travis Scott’s ASTROWORLD albums. Swimming marked Miller’s fifth consecutive top-five album on the Billboard 200 chart when the studio project debuted early August 2018.
Mac Miller’s album ‘Swimming’ has reached #1 on US Apple Music pic.twitter.com/gd9J84KVW1
— HIP HOP FACTS (@DailyRapFacts) September 9, 2018
Since his passing, hip-hop has continued to tribute and send messages of condolences as they also mourn the death of Miller. Artists like J. Cole, Drake, and Childish Gambino have dedicated their latest performances to Miller and there has been an outcry of support from Miller’s fans, friends, and family.
— Jaden Smith (@officialjaden) September 7, 2018