Donald Glover delivers a moving tribute to Mac Miller, saying he was the "kindest guy"

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Donald Glover paid tribute to Mac Miller after the death of the 26-year-old rapper following a drug overdose on Friday.

Known as Childish Gambino, Glover spoke warmly of Miller during his concert at the United Center in Chicago on Sunday.

"I'm a very sensitive person … but this shit from Mac Miller has made me shit," Glover said on stage, according to Rolling stone.

"He was the nicest guy, he was so nice.And we were both, you know, children of music on the internet, because, you know, we came on the internet, and a lot of critics Ass, white dude, "just as they were," that black guy with big tits, and we had a habit of talking, and this kid, he loved the music.

"And we should be allowed to be sad because my heart was broken … and I'm happy to be sad, because he told me he was special, that I had a special moment .. Everyone deserves it, everyone in this room. "

According to the publisher, Glover dedicated his song "Riot" to Miller.

"I just want to tell you that I love you and that this song is for him, because I have the impression that he sometimes wants to let go," he said. -he declares.

Miller, whose real name is Malcolm McCormick, is dead, and reports have attributed his death to a drug overdose, among others. Miller's family confirmed his death in a statement released by Rolling stonebut did not reveal details about his cause of death.

"He was a bright light in this world for his family, his friends and his fans.Thank you for your prayers.Please, respect our privacy.There are no more details on the because of his death right now. "

Artists like Chance the Rapper, Ed Sheeran and Solange Knowles also paid tribute to Miller, paying homage to social media.

There has been significant media attention on Miller's ex-partner, Ariana Grande, after the rapper's death.

The pair dates from 2016 until mid-2018. Big posted a single picture on Instagram Saturday, with no caption. Now leave her alone.

Additional report by Martha Tesema.