History of Mac Miller in Timeline
Mac Miller, born Malcolm James McCormick, was an American rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer from Pittsburgh. He began his music career in 2007 at 15 years old and gained recognition with his mixtapes "K.I.D.S." and "Best Day Ever." In 2010, he signed with Rostrum Records, and in 2011, his debut album, "Blue Slide Park," made history by becoming the first independently distributed debut album to reach number one on the US Billboard 200 since 1995.
January 19, 1992: Birth of Mac Miller
Malcolm James McCormick, later known as Mac Miller, was born on January 19, 1992.
1995: Milestone Achieved with "Blue Slide Park"
Mac Miller's "Blue Slide Park" became the first independently distributed debut album to top the US Billboard 200 since 1995.
2007: Start of Music Career
At 15 years old, Mac Miller began his hip hop career in Pittsburgh.
2008: Formation of The Ill Mind
Mac Miller, then known as Easy Mac, formed the rap duo The Ill Mind with Beedie in 2008.
2009: Adoption of "Mac Miller" Stage Name
By 2009, he established himself as Mac Miller and released two mixtapes.
July 2010: Signing with Rostrum Records
Mac Miller officially signed with Rostrum Records in July 2010.
August 2010: Release of Mixtape "K.I.D.S."
Mac Miller's mixtape "K.I.D.S." was released by Rostrum Records in August 2010.
2010: Signing with Rostrum Records
Mac Miller signed with independent label Rostrum Records in 2010.
2010: Wins at Pittsburgh Hip Hop Awards
Mac Miller won 21 & Under of the Year and Best Hip Hop Video at the 2010 Pittsburgh Hip Hop Awards.
February 2011: Marijuana Arrest
Mac Miller and his friends were arrested for marijuana possession in February 2011 while on tour.
March 2011: XXL Freshman Class, "Best Day Ever" & "On and On and Beyond"
Mac Miller was featured in XXL's "Freshman Class," released the mixtape "Best Day Ever," and the EP "On and On and Beyond" in March 2011.
October 14, 2011: Release of Mixtape "I Love Life, Thank You"
Mac Miller released his mixtape "I Love Life, Thank You" on October 14, 2011, to celebrate reaching a million Twitter followers.
November 8, 2011: Release of Debut Album "Blue Slide Park"
Mac Miller's debut studio album, "Blue Slide Park," was released on November 8, 2011, topping the Billboard 200.
2011: Release of Breakthrough Mixtapes and Debut Album
Mac Miller released his mixtapes "K.I.D.S." and "Best Day Ever," and his debut album "Blue Slide Park" in 2011.
March 23, 2012: Release of Mixtape "Macadelic"
Mac Miller released his seventh mixtape, "Macadelic," on March 23, 2012.
July 2012: Lord Finesse Lawsuit
Producer Lord Finesse filed a lawsuit against Mac Miller, Rostrum Records, and DatPiff in July 2012 for copyright infringement.
August 2012: Collaboration with Pharrell Williams
By August 2012, Mac Miller had completed at least ten tracks with Pharrell Williams for a planned collaborative EP, "Pink Slime."
November 2012: Quitting Promethazine
Mac Miller quit using promethazine in November 2012, before filming his reality show.
November 21, 2012: Release of EP "You" as Larry Lovestein & The Velvet Revival
Mac Miller released the EP "You" under the alias Larry Lovestein & The Velvet Revival on November 21, 2012, featuring jazz influences.
December 2012: Lawsuit Settlement
The lawsuit filed by Lord Finesse against Mac Miller was settled out of court in December 2012.
January 2013: Lean Addiction
Mac Miller opened up about his struggles with lean addiction in a January 2013 interview with Complex.
February 26, 2013: Premiere of "Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family"
Mac Miller's reality series, "Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family," premiered on MTV2 on February 26, 2013.
March 4, 2013: Release of Instrumental Mixtape "Run-On Sentences, Volume One"
Mac Miller released the mixtape "Run-On Sentences, Volume One," featuring his own instrumental productions as Larry Fisherman, on March 4, 2013.
June 18, 2013: Release of "Watching Movies with the Sound Off"
Mac Miller released his second studio album, "Watching Movies with the Sound Off," on June 18, 2013, featuring a psychedelic sound and collaborations with artists like Schoolboy Q and Tyler, the Creator.
September 20, 2013: Mac Miller Day in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl declared September 20, 2013, as "Mac Miller Day" and presented him with a key to the city.
October 31, 2013: Release of Mixtape "Delusional Thomas"
Mac Miller released the mixtape "Delusional Thomas" under the same moniker on October 31, 2013.
December 17, 2013: Release of Live Album "Live from Space"
Mac Miller released the live album "Live from Space" on December 17, 2013, featuring performances with The Internet.
2013: Foundation of REMember Music
Mac Miller established his record label imprint, REMember Music, in 2013.
January 2014: Departure from Rostrum Records
Mac Miller's contract with Rostrum Records ended in January 2014.
May 11, 2014: Release of Mixtape "Faces"
Mac Miller independently released his tenth solo mixtape, "Faces," on May 11, 2014, exploring themes of drug use and fame.
October 2014: Warner Bros. Records Signing
Mac Miller signed a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records in October 2014, choosing the label for its independent thinking.
2014: Signing with Warner Bros. Records
Mac Miller left Rostrum Records and signed with major label Warner Bros. Records in 2014.
March 2015: Aquarian Dream Lawsuit
The band Aquarian Dream filed a lawsuit against Mac Miller in March 2015 for copyright infringement related to the song "Therapy".
August 2015: Healthier Lifestyle
Mac Miller stated in an August 2015 interview with Billboard that he had adopted a healthier lifestyle.
September 18, 2015: GO:OD AM Release
Mac Miller released his third studio album and major label debut, "GO:OD AM", on September 18, 2015. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200.
December 29, 2015: Run-On Sentences, Volume Two Release
Mac Miller released his second instrumental mixtape, "Run-On Sentences, Volume Two," under his alias Larry Fisherman on December 29, 2015.
2015: Release of "GO:OD AM"
Mac Miller released his studio album "GO:OD AM" under Warner Bros. Records in 2015.
February 2016: Sobriety Struggles
In a February 2016 documentary, Mac Miller admitted to struggling with sobriety.
August 2016: Relationship with Ariana Grande Begins
Mac Miller began dating singer Ariana Grande in August 2016.
September 16, 2016: The Divine Feminine Release
Mac Miller released his fourth studio album, "The Divine Feminine," on September 16, 2016. Exploring themes of love, the album incorporated elements of R&B, jazz, and funk, and received positive reviews for its portrayal of love and Miller's artistry.
October 2016: Three Months Sober
By October 2016, Mac Miller had achieved three months of sobriety, reporting a better mood and sustained creativity.
2016: Release of "The Divine Feminine"
Mac Miller released his studio album "The Divine Feminine" in 2016.
April 2017: "Living Regularly"
Mac Miller described his lifestyle as "living regularly" in an April 2017 interview.
May 2018: Relationship with Ariana Grande Ends
Mac Miller and Ariana Grande ended their relationship in May 2018.
May 2018: DUI and Hit-and-Run Arrest
Mac Miller was arrested for driving under the influence and hit-and-run in May 2018 after crashing into a utility pole.
August 3, 2018: Swimming Release
Mac Miller's fifth studio album, "Swimming," was released on August 3, 2018, and received positive critical acclaim for its exploration of heartbreak and mental health.
August 6, 2018: NPR Tiny Desk Concert
On August 6, 2018, Mac Miller performed an NPR Tiny Desk Concert in support of his album "Swimming".
August 2018: DUI Charges Filed
Mac Miller was charged with two counts of driving under the influence in August 2018 related to his May arrest.
September 3, 2018: Final Public Performance
Mac Miller gave his final public performance at Hotel Cafe in Hollywood on September 3, 2018, promoting his album "Swimming".
September 7, 2018: Death of Mac Miller
Mac Miller passed away on September 7, 2018.
September 11, 2018: Vigil Held for Mac Miller
Thousands of fans held a vigil for Mac Miller on September 11, 2018, at Pittsburgh's Blue Slide Park, the inspiration behind his debut album title. The site continues to be a place of remembrance.
September 2018: Posthumous Success of "Self Care"
Following Mac Miller's death in September 2018, his single "Self Care" reached number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100.
October 31, 2018: Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life Concert
A tribute concert, Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life, took place on October 31, 2018, at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. Many of his friends and collaborators performed or provided messages at the concert, and proceeds raised benefited the newly established Mac Miller Circles Fund.
November 5, 2018: Cause of Death Determined
On November 5, 2018, the Los Angeles County Coroner's office ruled Mac Miller's death as an accidental overdose from a combination of fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol.
2018: Release of "Swimming"
Mac Miller released his studio album "Swimming" in 2018.
January 2019: Mac Miller Circles Fund Achieves Milestone
By January 2019, the Mac Miller Circles Fund had raised over $700,000 to support youth arts and community-building programs in his memory.
May 2019: First Grants Issued by Mac Miller Fund
In May 2019, the renamed Mac Miller Fund issued its first grants, including $50,000 to MusiCares, which used the funds to launch the Mac Miller Legacy Fund to help young musicians with substance abuse issues.
June 2019: Posthumous Releases Approved
Mac Miller's estate began approving posthumous music releases in June 2019, starting with the singles "Time" and "That's Life".
September 2019: Arrests in Connection with Mac Miller's Death
In September 2019, three men were arrested during an investigation into Mac Miller's death. Cameron James Pettit allegedly sold Miller counterfeit oxycodone pills containing fentanyl, which were supplied by Stephen Walter and run to Pettit by Ryan Reavis.
January 8, 2020: Circles Announcement
Mac Miller's family announced his first posthumous album, "Circles," on January 8, 2020.
April 29, 2020: K.I.D.S Re-release
Mac Miller's 2010 mixtape "K.I.D.S" was commercially re-released on April 29, 2020.
2020: Posthumous Release of "Circles"
Mac Miller's album "Circles" was released posthumously in 2020.
October 15, 2021: Faces Re-release
Mac Miller's 2014 mixtape "Faces" was re-released on October 15, 2021.
April 18, 2022: Ryan Reavis Sentenced
On April 18, 2022, Ryan Reavis was sentenced to ten years in prison for his role in distributing the pills that contributed to Mac Miller's death.
May 17, 2022: Stephen Walter Sentenced
On May 17, 2022, Stephen Walter was sentenced to 17 and a half years in prison for his role in supplying the pills that contributed to Mac Miller's death.
July 22, 2022: I Love Life, Thank You Re-release
Mac Miller's 2011 mixtape "I Love Life, Thank You" was re-released on July 22, 2022.
October 2022: "Therapy Pt. 2" Release
Jazz pianist Robert Glasper released "Therapy Pt. 2," featuring Mac Miller's vocals, in October 2022.
March 28, 2023: Madlib Collaboration Announcement
Producer Madlib revealed on March 28, 2023, that he was completing an album he and Mac Miller had worked on, with the approval of Miller's estate.
October 14, 2024: Cameron James Pettit's Release Date
Cameron James Pettit is serving an unknown sentence and is due to be released on October 14, 2024.