Most Dope: The Extraordinary Life of Mac Miller: 9781419764004

The first biography of rapper Mac Miller, the Pittsburgh cult favorite–turned–rap superstar who touched the lives of millions before tragically passing away at the age of twenty- six “Most Dope works as a reminder of Mac’ s passion for hip-hop and his gifts as a MC.

But the new book from music journalist Paul Cantor absolutely soars as a cautionary tale about drug addiction.” —Esquire Malcolm James McCormick was born on January 19, 1992.

He began making music at a young age and by 15 was already releasing mixtapes.

One of the first true viral superstars, his early records earned him a rabid legion of die- hard fans— as well as a few noteworthy detractors.

But despite his undeniable success, Miller was plagued by struggles with substance abuse and depression, both of which fueled his raw and genre-defying music yet ultimately led to his demise.