Love & Prayers: Bebe Rexha, Kehlani, Khalid & More Respond To Mac Miller’s Death
The music world is reeling in the wake of news about Mac Miller’s death. Today (September 7), TMZ reported that the 26-year-old died following an apparent overdose. Police were called to his San Fernando Valley home, where he was allegedly reported dead on the scene. Since the news broke, fellow musicians, collaborators, friends and fans have taken to social media to respond to the news. Bebe Rexha expressed her sorrow about the loss and shared support for others suffering. “I am so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of @MacMiller. Sending love and light to all of his friends, family and fans,” she wrote.
Khalid spoke directly the Swimming rapper in a tweet. “this hurts my heart man RIP bro,” he said. Chance The Rapper reflected on joining the rapper on tour early in his career. “But beyond helping me launch my career he was one of the sweetest guys I ever knew,” he wrote. “Great man. I loved him for real. Im completely broken. God bless him.” This was a sentiment Solange Knowles also shared. “Rest in your peace Mac Miller. Always exuded so much kindness and goodness. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us all.”
Kehlani struggled with the news in a series of tweets. “I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH,” she wrote before urging her followers to “check on ur friends even the strong funny ones.” Post Malone was equally stricken. “You were such an incredible person. You changed so many lives. Had so much love in your heart. You inspired me throughout highschool, and I wouldn’t be where I was today without you. Never a more kind and sincere and beautiful person. I fucking love you mac.”
John Mayer, who collaborated with Mac on a song for Swimming, took to Instagram. Posting a dark image, he captioned it “I’m so sad that you couldn’t stay, Mac. I’m so terribly sad.” Fifth Harmony member Dinah Jane expressed her shock. “Lost for words … please be kind to yourselves,” she urged followers. Victoria Justice and The Chainsmokers directly commented on issues with addiction. “Devastating news to hear about another young person overdosing…this time losing their life. RIP Mac Miller, gone far too soon,” Justice wrote.
Meanwhile, The Chainsmokers shared their sorrow over Mac’s death and then urged anyone struggling with addiction to seek assistance. “And for those struggling with addiction or know someone who is, please seek help you are not alone these things don’t just get better.” Others who have shared messages include Sammy Adams, Missy Elliott, Diplo, Shawn Mendes, Maren Morris, Joel Madden, Jaden Smith and more. Scroll through some of these heartfelt posts below.
this hurts my heart man RIP bro @MacMiller
— Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) September 7, 2018
I am so deeply saddened to hear of the passing of @MacMiller. Sending love and light to all of his friends, family and fans.
— Bebe Rexha (@BebeRexha) September 7, 2018
I dont know what to say Mac Miller took me on my second tour ever. But beyond helping me launch my career he was one of the sweetest guys I ever knew. Great man. I loved him for real. Im completely broken. God bless him.
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) September 7, 2018
Rest In Peace to the great soul Mac Miller
— J. Cole (@JColeNC) September 7, 2018
WE WERE SUPPOSED TO GO TO OHANAS THIS WEEK I WAS SUPPOSED TO COME THIS WEEKEND WE WERE SHOOTING YOUR VIDEO NEET WEEK WE HAD TO FINISH YOUR NEW FAVORITE SHOW NO NO NO NO U GOT THE SATURN TATOO AFTER I DID UR CHART THIS IS TOO MUCH
— Kehlani (@Kehlani) September 7, 2018
I WILL MISS YOU SO MUCH
I FUCKING LOVE YOU DUDE
THE GREATEST
— Kehlani (@Kehlani) September 7, 2018
check on ur friends even the strong funny ones
— Kehlani (@Kehlani) September 7, 2018
God fucking dammit. You were such an incredible person. You changed so many lives. Had so much love in your heart. You inspired me throughout highschool, and I wouldn't be where I was today without you. Never a more kind and sincere and beautiful person. I fucking love you mac.
— Beerbongs & Bentleys (@PostMalone) September 7, 2018
I was just talking to u last night… We were supposed to shoot the conversation video on Wednesday. I love you, thank you for changing my life. RIP @MacMiller
— Cole Bennett (@_ColeBennett_) September 7, 2018
I’m in full tears right now… RIP Mac Miller – rest easy my brother 😢
— WIZZY (@SammyAdams) September 7, 2018
Rip Mac miller
— Diplo ⚡️ (@diplo) September 7, 2018
Fuckkkkk RIP Mac Miller. That dude had such a bright future and was such a talent. This is fucked.
— The Knocks (@theknocks) September 7, 2018
Lost for words … please be kind to yourselves ❤️😔😔 I can’t even believe I’m hash tagging this #RipMacMiller prayers up x
— ♕DinahJane (@dinahjane97) September 7, 2018
I’m so saddened to hear about @MacMiller☹️😩 such a kind spirit Sending prayers for strength for his family & friends & fans during this difficult time🙏🏾
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) September 7, 2018
RIP MAC MILLER LEGENDS NEVER DIE
— Whethan (@whethanmusic) September 7, 2018
Mac, I️ don’t have words. Only gratitude 🙏🏽
— Noah centineo (@noahcent) September 7, 2018
I’m so heartbroken about Mac Miller. I met him when he was 18 when I worked for Barstool. So many people said they came to the show just to see him. His fans loved him so much. I’m so sad for his friends and family. He will be missed.
— Jenna Marbles (@Jenna_Marbles) September 7, 2018
Long Live Mac Miller, Rest In Peace We Love You
— Jaden Smith (@officialjaden) September 7, 2018
Rest In Peace Mac Miller and deepest sympathy to his family. This is a very sad day.
— Joel Madden (@JoelMadden) September 7, 2018
Unreal. So sad. RIP Mac Miller ❤️
— Shawn Mendes (@ShawnMendes) September 7, 2018
Damn… Rest In Peace, Mac Miller. My heart breaks for his family and friends. 💔
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) September 7, 2018
Devastating news to hear about another young person overdosing…this time losing their life. RIP Mac Miller, gone far too soon. 🙏🏼😓
— Victoria Justice (@VictoriaJustice) September 7, 2018
Rest in your peace Mac Miller. Always exuded so much kindness and goodness. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us all.
— solange knowles (@solangeknowles) September 7, 2018
Never had the chance to meet Mac Miller but was a huge fan of his music. Our prayers go out to his family and friends. And for those struggling with addiction or know someone who is, please seek help you are not alone these things don’t just get better
— THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) September 7, 2018
RIP Mac Miller 🙏🏾
— Soulja Boy (@souljaboy) September 7, 2018
So heart breaking to hear about Mac Miller… RIP to one of the best. You’ll be forever missed ☹️💔
— Tessa Brooks (@TessaBrooks) September 7, 2018
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