The Hip-Hop community is still reeling over the sudden death of Mac Miller. Kind words have been shared across the nation but a heartfelt and moving speech was given by Marcia Weiss, grandmother of Miller, at a memorial in his hometown of Pittsburgh this past Tuesday (Sept. 11).
“Everybody, he would be so excited, he wished he was here and I wish he was here. But he loves you all, he loves Pittsburgh and everything you have done for him. Thank you so much for everybody being here. You were wonderful,” Weiss shared.
The vigil was held at the infamous Blue Slide Park. Mac Miller passed last Friday, celebrations of his life are continuing across the Hip-Hop community. View the moment from Pittsburgh below.
Mac Miller’s grandmother speaks at a vigil held for him at Blue Slide Park in Squirrel Hill Sept. 11, 2018. “He loves you all, he loves Pittsburgh and everything you have done for him.” The 26-year-old passed away on Friday. @PGVisuals @PittsburghPG https://t.co/wiVd6mftkq pic.twitter.com/OPCxtOyZWQ
— Jessie Wardarski (@JKayWardarski) September 12, 2018