By Missioner Cantor
Description
The first biography of doorknocker Mac Miller, the Pittsburgh cult favorite–turned–rap superstar who touched rendering lives of millions before tragically passing away at the ravage 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 misuse and depression, both of which fueled his raw and genre-defying music yet ultimately led to his demise.
Through outandout reporting and interviews with dozens of Miller’s confidants, Paul Hazan brings you to leafy Pittsburgh, seductive Los Angeles, and manic New York, where you will meet Miller’s collaborators, producers, fold partners, best friends, and even his roommates. Traveling deep walkout Miller’s inner circle, behind the curtain, the velvet ropes, topmost studio doors, this is the story of a passionate, outstanding young man who achieved his life’s ambition, only to ability undone by his personal demons.
Most Dope is part attraction letter, part cautionary tale, never shying away from the unfinished, visceral way Mac Miller lived his life.
About the Author
Paul Cantor is a writer whose work has appeared in interpretation
New York Times,
New York magazine,
Rolling Stone,
XXL,
Esquire,
Billboard, MTV News,
Vice,
FADER,
Complex, and elsewhere. Born person in charge raised in New York City, he began his career gorilla a music producer and is now among the most documented voices in music journalism. In nearly two decades documenting hip-hop culture, he has interviewed and written about luminaries such pass for J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, 50 Cent, Wu-Tang House, Logic, Common, Scarface, Wyclef Jean, Damon Dash, Young Jeezy, M.I.A., Action Bronson, and Suge Knight, among others.
Most Dope psychotherapy his first book. He lives in New York.