A closer look at the lasting mark left by Mac Miller—a timeline of influence.
Mac Miller, born Malcolm James McCormick, was an influential American rapper who started his career at 15 in Pittsburgh. He gained recognition after signing with Rostrum Records in 2010, releasing mixtapes such as K.I.D.S. and Best Day Ever. His debut album, Blue Slide Park (2011), made history as the first independently distributed debut album to top the Billboard 200 since 1995, marking a significant moment in independent music.
November 2012: Quit Promethazine
In November 2012, Mac Miller quit taking promethazine, before shooting his reality show Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family.
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January 2013: Complex Interview
In January 2013, Mac Miller told Complex about his lean addiction and unhappiness.
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2014: Daily Drug Use and Faces
In 2014, Mac Miller was taking drugs daily, and felt that the final track on Faces, "Grand Finale", was "supposed to be the last song [he] made on Earth."
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August 2015: Billboard Interview
In August 2015, Mac Miller appraised he had become "definitely way healthier" since then, but "not completely sober".
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February 2016: Sober Hated
After stating he "hated" being sober in a February 2016 documentary, Miller had become sober for three months by October 2016.
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October 2016: Three Months Sober
By October 2016, Miller had become sober for three months, noting his better mood and maintained creativity.
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September 11, 2018: Fan Vigil at Blue Slide Park
On September 11, 2018, thousands of fans held a vigil for Mac Miller at Pittsburgh's Blue Slide Park, which inspired his debut album title. The park became a place of remembrance.
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September 2018: Self Care Rose To Number 33 on Billboard Hot 100
After Mac Miller's death in September 2018, the single "Self Care" rose to number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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October 31, 2018: Tribute Concert
On October 31, 2018, a tribute concert, "Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life," was held at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, featuring performances and messages from friends and collaborators. Proceeds benefited the Mac Miller Circles Fund.
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January 2019: Mac Miller Circles Fund Amount Raised
By January 2019, the Mac Miller Circles Fund had raised over $700,000 to support youth arts and community-building programs.
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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 the Mac Miller Legacy Fund for young musicians with substance abuse issues.
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June 2019: Posthumous Music Releases Approved
In June 2019, Mac Miller's estate began approving posthumous music releases.
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January 8, 2020: Circles Album Announced
On January 8, 2020, Mac Miller's family announced his first posthumous album, Circles.
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2020: Estate Re-released Mixtapes
Between 2020 and 2023, Mac Miller's estate commercially re-released his mixtapes K.I.D.S., Faces and I Love Life, Thank You.
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2020: Circles Posthumous Release
In 2020, the posthumous album Circles was released.
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2023: Estate Re-released Mixtapes
Between 2020 and 2023, Mac Miller's estate commercially re-released his mixtapes K.I.D.S., Faces and I Love Life, Thank You.
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January 17, 2025: Balloonerism Release
On January 17, 2025, Mac Miller's second posthumous album, Balloonerism, was released.
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2025: Balloonerism Posthumous Release
In 2025, the posthumous album Balloonerism was released.
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