Published 17:19 IST, September 8th 2018

American Rapper Mac Miller Passes Away At The Age Of 26

American Rapper Mac Miller who shot to fame as a teenager, was found dead on Friday, September 7. Speculations are rife, that the young artist died due to an alleged drug overdose. Mac Miller passed away at the age of 26.

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American Rapper Mac Miller who shot to fame as a teenr in Hollywood music Industry, h reportedly been struggling from substance abuse for quite some time and was found de on Friday, September 7. music artist who released his fifth album in August 2018 was just 26 years old. Miller who was kwn for his maturity and introspection was declared unresponsive by emergency personnel at his residence in Los Angeles. Soon after that, his family confirmed his s demise by stating that Miller was a bright light in world for his family, friends, and fans.

Although ne of sides has revealed cause of death, speculations are rife, that young artist died due to an alleged drug overdose. His death comes after he ended his two-year relationship with pop star Ariana Grande, and if reports are to be believed n his alleged drug consumption increased after he ended his high-profile relationship with her. Shortly after his break-up with her, Mac crashed his car and was charged for being drunk behind wheel. After car crash, Grande took to micro-blogging site, Twitter and stated that she h tried helping Miller to get sober, but described her relationship with artist as 'toxic'. 

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rapper was very open about his trouble with drug consumption and his diction with powerful cough syrup, that is kwn on streets as 'purple drank'. Recently, rapper h dressed his drug use and his fragile emotional state in his latest album, 'Swimming' and stated that he was indeed improving.

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troubled rapper was born in Pittsburg and gained popularity as a teenr by releasing music online. He was kwn for always choosing a minimalist style of music, matched with heavy beats. In 2011, Miller wrote a song about Donald Trump, that seemed to have impressed in office President of United States of America quite a bit. His sudden demise has come as a shock to many in Hollywood, and music industry. Miller was all set to launch a United States tour next month, and h tweeted about it on September 7, stating “I wish it started tomorrow.''

Here is tweet! 

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15:42 IST, September 8th 2018