Career Timeline of Mac Miller: Major Achievements and Milestones

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How Mac Miller built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Mac Miller, born Malcolm James McCormick, was an American rapper who started his career in Pittsburgh's hip hop scene at age 15. He gained prominence after signing with Rostrum Records in 2010 and releasing mixtapes like K.I.D.S. and Best Day Ever. His debut album, Blue Slide Park (2011), was the first independently distributed debut album to top the Billboard 200 since 1995, marking a significant achievement in his early career.

2010: "Kool-Aid and Frozen Pizza" Release

In 2010, Mac Miller released the mixtape song "Kool-Aid and Frozen Pizza", which later led to a lawsuit over sampling issues.

2014: Release of Faces Mixtape

In 2014, Mac Miller released his mixtape Faces, which included the song "Therapy" that later led to a lawsuit.

January 2019: Mac Miller Circles Fund Raises Over $700,000

By January 2019, the Mac Miller Circles Fund had raised over $700,000 to support youth arts and community-building programs.

May 2019: Mac Miller Fund Issues First Grants

In May 2019, the renamed Mac Miller Fund issued its first grants, including $50,000 to MusiCares to launch their Mac Miller Legacy Fund for young musicians with substance abuse issues.