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Mac Miller's hometown is mourning the loss of the rapper.
On Tuesday, fans of the 26-year-old artist, who died on Friday, at Blue Slide Park, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to pay their respects and say their goodbyes. Bringing posters, flowers and a slew of memorabilia, the late rapper's loyal followers played his music and enjoyed time together while celebrating his life and legacy. The park held a special place in Miller's artistic career, inspiring the name of his 2011 debut album, Blue Slide Park.
According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, around 9:45 pm local time police asked the crowd to disperse. Attendees chanted "4-1-1" and "one more song," as they were then allowed to listen to "2009," Miller's closing song on his latest album, Swimming. After the song, the crowd rises their candles and holds a moment of silence for about two to three minutes.
Miller's grandmother was also in attendance and spoke with news about her nephew and his hometown city. "He loved L.A., Pittsburgh goal was his family," she says in a clip shared online.
Miller died of an apparent overdose at his home in California on Friday. A spokesperson for the LAPD told ET, "There was a radio call to a death investigation into an adult male" at Miller's San Fernando Valley on Friday at 11:42 a.m.
In a statement to ET on Friday, Miller's family said, "Malcolm McCormick, known and loved by Mac Miller's fans, has tragically passed away at the age of 26. He was a bright light in this world for his family, friends and fans Thank you for your prayers, please respect our privacy.
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