Born Malcolm James McCormick, Mac Miller was an acclaimed musician and native of the Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
A gifted and self-taught musician, McCormick began recording his own music at age 15, regularly performing at the Shadow Lounge in East Liberty and other venues around Pittsburgh. By 18, he released his breakout mixtape K.I.D.S., before going on to release five studio albums, including his chart-topping, Pittsburgh-referencing Blue Slide Park in 2011. Though unquestionably a formidable creative force that achieved monumental success both critically and commercially in his own career.
Miller was endless in the time, energy and effort that he gave to others — not just for their own sake, but for the sake of creating truly beautiful art for the world.
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