In this July 13, 2013, photo, rapper Mac Miller performs on his Space Migration Tour in Philadelphia. U.S. prosecutors say three men arrested during the investigation into rapper Mac Miller’s deadly overdose last year have now been charged with providing the drugs that killed him. A grand jury indictment unsealed Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, in Los Angeles accuses the men of conspiring and distributing cocaine and oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl that caused Miller’s death in September 2018.

In this July 13, 2013, photo, rapper Mac Miller performs on his Space Migration Tour in Philadelphia. U.S. prosecutors say three men arrested during the investigation into rapper Mac Miller’s deadly overdose last year have now been charged with providing the drugs that killed him. A grand jury indictment unsealed Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, in Los Angeles accuses the men of conspiring and distributing cocaine and oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl that caused Miller’s death in September 2018. (Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP)

The life and musical career of Mac Miller

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Rapper and record producer Mac Miller, born Malcolm James McCormick on Jan. 19, 1992, kicked off an incredible career at the young age of 15 in 2007 during Pittsburgh's hip hop scene. On Sept. 7, 2018, Miller tragically died of an accidental overdose. He was 26. Look back at his life and musical career.

Mac Miller, 1992-2018

Rapper and producer Mac Miller died of an apparent overdose at his home in San Fernando Valley, Calif. on Sept. 7, 2018. He was 26. The “Dang!” musician, whose real name was Malcolm McCormick, released his first studio album “Blue Side Park” in 2011 and continued with a steady stream of music in the seven years since, with his latest effort “Swimming” being released in August 2018.

Rapper and producer Mac Miller died of an apparent overdose at his home in San Fernando Valley, Calif. on Sept. 7, 2018. He was 26. The “Dang!” musician, whose real name was Malcolm McCormick, released his first studio album “Blue Side Park” in 2011 and continued with a steady stream of music in the seven years since, with his latest effort “Swimming” being released in August 2018. (Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images)

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2012

Rapper Mac Miller (l.) and actor Tyler Posey arrive at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center on Sept. 6, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Rapper Mac Miller (l.) and actor Tyler Posey arrive at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center on Sept. 6, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Christopher Polk / Getty Images)

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2013

Mac Miller shows off his piano skills during "Behind The Scenes With Mac Miller" filming Music Choice's "Take Back Your Music" Campaign at Music Choice on July 17, 2013, in New York City.

Mac Miller shows off his piano skills during "Behind The Scenes With Mac Miller" filming Music Choice's "Take Back Your Music" Campaign at Music Choice on July 17, 2013, in New York City. (Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images)

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2013

The multi-talented musician also showed off his flair for drumming during the taping.

The multi-talented musician also showed off his flair for drumming during the taping. (Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images)

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2013

Mac Miller performs at the House of Blues on July 24, 2013, in Cleveland.

Mac Miller performs at the House of Blues on July 24, 2013, in Cleveland. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

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2013

In this July 13, 2013, photo, rapper Mac Miller performs on his Space Migration Tour in Philadelphia. U.S. prosecutors say three men arrested during the investigation into rapper Mac Miller’s deadly overdose last year have now been charged with providing the drugs that killed him. A grand jury indictment unsealed Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, in Los Angeles accuses the men of conspiring and distributing cocaine and oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl that caused Miller’s death in September 2018.

In this July 13, 2013, photo, rapper Mac Miller performs on his Space Migration Tour in Philadelphia. U.S. prosecutors say three men arrested during the investigation into rapper Mac Miller’s deadly overdose last year have now been charged with providing the drugs that killed him. A grand jury indictment unsealed Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019, in Los Angeles accuses the men of conspiring and distributing cocaine and oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl that caused Miller’s death in September 2018. (Owen Sweeney/Invision/AP)

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2016

Miguel and Mac Miller perform at the 2016 Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival on March 5, 2016, in Okeechobee, Fla.

Miguel and Mac Miller perform at the 2016 Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival on March 5, 2016, in Okeechobee, Fla. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

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2016

In this July 29, 2016 photo, Mac Miller performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago. Miller, the platinum hip-hop star whose rhymes vacillated from party raps to lyrics about depression and drug use, has died at the age of 26. A family statement released through his publicists says Miller died Friday, Sept. 7, 2018.

In this July 29, 2016 photo, Mac Miller performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago. Miller, the platinum hip-hop star whose rhymes vacillated from party raps to lyrics about depression and drug use, has died at the age of 26. A family statement released through his publicists says Miller died Friday, Sept. 7, 2018. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

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2016

Rapper Mac Miller greets the crowd before performing onstage at MTV's "Wonderland" LIVE Show on Sept. 22, 2016, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Rapper Mac Miller greets the crowd before performing onstage at MTV's "Wonderland" LIVE Show on Sept. 22, 2016, in Los Angeles, Calif. (Dale Berman / Getty Images for MTV)

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2016

Mac Miller performs at The Meadows Music and Arts Festivals at Citi Field on Oct. 2, 2016, in Flushing, New York.

Mac Miller performs at The Meadows Music and Arts Festivals at Citi Field on Oct. 2, 2016, in Flushing, New York. (Scott Roth / Scott Roth/Invision/AP)

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2017

In this handout provided by the 'One Love Manchester' benefit concert, Mac Miller and Ariana Grande perform on stage on June 4, 2017, in Manchester, England.

In this handout provided by the 'One Love Manchester' benefit concert, Mac Miller and Ariana Grande perform on stage on June 4, 2017, in Manchester, England. (Getty Images/Dave Hogan for One Love Manchester)

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2017

Miller, performing here at the Coachella festival in 2017, made his musical debut with 2011's "Blue Slide Park," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Before that, Miller broke into the hip hop scene in Pittsburgh in 2007 at the age of 15.

Miller, performing here at the Coachella festival in 2017, made his musical debut with 2011's "Blue Slide Park," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Before that, Miller broke into the hip hop scene in Pittsburgh in 2007 at the age of 15. (Frazer Harrison / Getty Images for Coachella)

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2017

Musician Mac Miller performs onstage at the Sahara tent during day 1 of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival (Weekend 1) at the Empire Polo Club on April 14, 2017, in Indio, Calif.

Musician Mac Miller performs onstage at the Sahara tent during day 1 of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival (Weekend 1) at the Empire Polo Club on April 14, 2017, in Indio, Calif. (Christopher Polk)

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2017

Miller's singles "Knock Knock," "Donald Trump," "Party on Fifth Ave.," "Loud," "Weekend" and "Dang!" all achieved gold and platinum status throughout his seven-year career. Here, he performs at Coachella in 2017.

Miller's singles "Knock Knock," "Donald Trump," "Party on Fifth Ave.," "Loud," "Weekend" and "Dang!" all achieved gold and platinum status throughout his seven-year career. Here, he performs at Coachella in 2017. (Amy Harris / Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

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2017

Mac Miller performs during the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2017 at Exposition Park on Oct. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles, Calif. That year, he released his fourth album, "The Divine Feminine," which debuted at number two on the Billboard charts.

Mac Miller performs during the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival 2017 at Exposition Park on Oct. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles, Calif. That year, he released his fourth album, "The Divine Feminine," which debuted at number two on the Billboard charts. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images)

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2018

Fans gather at a makeshift memorial for late rapper Mac Miller at the corner of Fairfax and Melrose Aves. on Sept. 8, 2018, in Los Angeles, Calif. Miller died of a suspected overdose on Friday, Sept. 7.

Fans gather at a makeshift memorial for late rapper Mac Miller at the corner of Fairfax and Melrose Aves. on Sept. 8, 2018, in Los Angeles, Calif. Miller died of a suspected overdose on Friday, Sept. 7. (Katharine Lotze/Getty Images)

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