On Friday afternoon, 26-year-old rapper Mac Miller was found dead at his California home. On Friday evening, Miller's family and record label released statements confirming the multiple reports of his passing. Tom Corson, the Warner Bros. Records' Co-Chairman and COO, said: "All of us at Warner Bros. Records are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news of Mac Miller’s untimely passing. Mac was a hugely gifted and inspiring artist, with a pioneering spirit and a sense of humor that touched everyone he met. Mac’s death is a devastating loss and cuts short a life and a talent of huge potential, where the possibilities felt limitless. We join all of his fans across the globe in extending our thoughts and prayers to his family and friends." Reportedly, Miller's family told TMZ, "Malcolm McCormick, known and adored by fans as Mac Miller, has tragically passed away at the age of 26. He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans. Thank you for your prayers." While it's been reported that Miller had died was an apparent overdose, neither statement included comment on the cause of his death. (According to a CNN source, the Los Angeles coroner's office will conduct an investigation into Miller's death.) Throughout his career, Miller was vocal about his struggle with substance abuse. In May 2018, Miller crashed his car into a utility pole and was arrested for driving under the influence–according to multiple reports, Miller left the scene and later confessed to the police at his home. Miller recently told Vulture, "I used to rap super openly about really dark shit because that’s what I was experiencing at the time. That's fine, that's good, that's life. It should be all the emotions." Just last month Miller released his critically-acclaimed fifth studio album, Swimming. Miller was preparing to go on tour, which was scheduled to start in October, and on Thursday, he tweeted about how excited he was to perform. Shannon Barbour News Writer Shannon is a news writer at Cosmopolitan.com, and when she's not obsessing about Cardi B, she's thinking about Justin Bieber and still trying to memorize Beyoncé's Beychella choreography. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io<doc-sep>In a time of tragedy, those closest to the late Mac Miller are turning to one another for support. “To say the family is shocked and sad would be an understatement,” a source tells Us Weekly exclusively after the 26-year-old rapper’s death. “They’ll be OK, but the grief they are feeling right now is unimaginable. They’re leaning on one another to cope with this devastating and unexpected loss. The family is very appreciative for all of the love and support they’ve received.” Miller (real name Malcolm McCormick) was found dead from a suspected drug overdose at his home in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles on Friday, September 7. His relatives remembered him in a statement released later that day as “a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans.” Hundreds of people mourned the “Dang!” rapper during a public vigil at Blue Slide Park in his hometown of Pittsburgh on Tuesday, September 11. He had named his 2011 debut album after the playground. Miller’s ex-girlfriend Ariana Grande, whom he dated from August 2016 until this May, was among the many friends, collaborators and celebrities who took to social media after his death. The “God Is a Woman” singer, 25, posted a captionless black-and-white picture of him on Instagram on Saturday, September 8. “Ariana is absolutely heartbroken,” a source later told Us exclusively. “Her entire family is in shock too. They all grew close to Mac during his relationship with Ari. He was a huge part of her life, and they always shared such a special bond. She wanted nothing but positivity in Mac’s life after they broke up.” If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).<doc-sep>As the world continues to mourn the tragic loss of rap sensation Mac Miller , those closest to the emcee have come forward with a statement. Miller's family confirmed the Swimming rapper's tragic death in a statement to TMZ. "Malcolm McCormick known and adored by fans as Mac Miller, has tragically passed away at the age of 26. He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans. Thank you for your prayers." Miller, who's August 2018 album debuted at number three on the Billboard charts, reportedly died of an apparent drug overdose on Friday (September 7). Per TMZ, one of the rapper's friends discovered his body and immediately called police officials. The "Programs" emcee was pronounced dead on the scene.<doc-sep>Mac Miller's mom shared a sweet photo of her late son on Instagram just one day after his death Mac Miller’s mom paid tribute to her son by sharing a sweet photograph. The photo, which was posted to Instagram on Saturday, shows Miller and Karen Meyers smiling at a Pittsburgh Pirates game. Get push notifications with news, features and more. Because no words can express such grief, Meyers simply captioned the shot with the brokenhearted emoji, “💔.” Miller, whose real name was Malcolm McCormick, was pronounced dead at 11:51 a.m. at his Studio City, California home on Friday, the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed in a statement to PEOPLE. He was 26. The rapper died of an apparent overdose, but his death remains under investigation by the coroner. “Malcolm McCormick, known and adored by fans as Mac Miller, has tragically passed away at the age of 26,” Miller’s family said in a statement given to PEOPLE. “He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans. Thank you for your prayers. Please respect our privacy. There are no further details as to the cause of his death at this time.” His death came as quite a shock to his close friends considering he spent his Thursday evening watching football with friends, a source told PEOPLE. mac-miller-mom-1 Mac Miller and his mother Karen Meyers | Credit: Karen Meyers/Instagram “He loved the Steelers and was just out with friends watching the game,” a music industry source said. The Steelers did not play during Thursday night’s 2018 regular-season-opener, instead, the Philadelphia Eagles faced off against the Atlanta Falcons. In addition to his family’s words, many celebrities including Miller’s ex-girlfriend Ariana Grande paid tribute to the beloved artist. On Saturday, Grande, 25, shared a black-and-white photo of Miller on Instagram. In the photo, Miller can be seen staring up at the camera while sitting on the grass. Also in the photo, a pair of white sneakers can be seen between Miller’s legs, which are presumably Grande’s. The singer did not add a caption to the photo. The former couple split in May after two years of dating. Before his death, Miller released his fifth and final album Swimming on Aug. 3 and was expected to go on tour in October.<doc-sep>
Speaking out. Mac Miller’s family has released a statement regarding the rapper’s death. “Malcolm McCormick known and adored by fans as Mac Miller, has tragically passed away at the age of 26,” the family told TMZ. “He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans. Thank you for your prayers.” Us Weekly confirmed on Friday, September 7, that Miller died at the age of 26. The Los Angeles Police Department told Us that officers responded to the “Programs” rapper’s San Fernando Valley home after 11 a.m. and he was pronounced dead at scene. TMZ reported that Miller died of an apparent drug overdose. News of his death came months after he was arrested on charges of driving under the influence. During the May 17 incident, the rapper hit and knocked down a utility pole wit his 2016 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon. Miller opened up about his “stupid mistake” during an interview with Beats 1 host Zane Lowe in July. “I’m a human being. Like, [I] drove home drunk,” he admitted at the time. “But it was the best thing that could have happened. … I needed that. I needed to run into that light pole and literally, like, have the whole thing stop.” Before he died, Miller announced a tour to promote his latest album, Swimming. It was scheduled to begin on October 27. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).