Mac Miller Vigil To Be Held At Pittsburgh’s ‘Blue Slide Park’
by Karen
In memorium of the late rapper who sadly passed away at the age of 26 suddenly on Friday (Sept. 7th).
Sven years ago Mac Miller titled his major label debut album, Blue Slide Park, after a famous Pittsburgh park. Now, one local record label has announced plans to make Blue Slide Park the site of a vigil for the late rapper.
“We would like to bring the city together in full force for this legendary icon,” Pittsburgh’s Nightfall Records said in a Facebook post they created to promote the vigil. “Mac deserves to be sent off with an evening of celebrating his life, discussing his struggles, and remembering his stories; most importantly for his iconic work that brought joy into the lives of everybody who listened.”
The memorial is set to take place this Tuesday (Sept. 11) at 7 pm/est. at Frick Park, which is a section of Blue Slide Park. You can get more information by emailing Nightfall Records at [email protected].
While this newly announced Pittsburgh vigil isn’t until Tuesday, fans, rappers, and celebrities have already taken some time to commemorate the legacy of Miller, who was just a bit over a month removed from dropping his acclaimed fifth studio album, Swimming, at the time of his passing.
Chance The Rapper recalls a situation with Miller and Warner Bros. Records that helped spearhead his career with one of his first Hip-Hop endorsements. “I dont know what to say Mac Miller took me on my second tour ever,” Chance began in a tweet he posted yesterday. “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.”
XXL has comprised a visual of other rappers also sharing their condolences for Miller, you can view it here.