Mac Miller’s ‘Swimming’ Album Rises To No. 1 On Apple Music + Hip Hop Continues To Mourn His Death

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The late Pitssburg rapper Mac Miller passed way just three days ago on Friday, September 7 2018, while many are grieving the loss, fans are also also remembering Miller through his music.

Over the weekend, the “Self Care” rapper’s most recent project Swimming rose to the number one spot on top of the Apple Music albums chart, just over Eminem’s number two Kamikaze and Travis Scott’s ASTROWORLD albums. Swimming marked Miller’s fifth consecutive top-five album on the Billboard 200 chart when the studio project debuted early August 2018.

Mac Miller’s album ‘Swimming’ has reached #1 on US Apple Music pic.twitter.com/gd9J84KVW1

— HIP HOP FACTS (@DailyRapFacts) September 9, 2018

Since his passing, hip-hop has continued to tribute and send messages of condolences as they also mourn the death of Miller. Artists like J. Cole, Drake, and Childish Gambino have dedicated their latest performances to Miller and there has been an outcry of support from Miller’s fans, friends, and family.

 

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#Drake brought out #MeekMill tonight! | : @yungrythian

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We were just about to link up finish our tape and buy Harley’s! I feel like a asshole because I know u we’re goin thru some shit and I’m out here on tour smfh. You were one of the nicest most genuine people u can find on the planet bruh. I haven’t had a bad day in a long time usually because you’d be the one to make my snap out of it if something was ever bothering me . You kept real music alive and kept some of the Illest musicians around u. Hate to see u go but I know you’ll be watching over us first time I cried in a long time bro . Tried to hold every tear back on stage last night but u know what? I love u and I’m crushed your gone

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I love you

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— Jaden Smith (@officialjaden) September 7, 2018