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,
"The Best Music Books of 2022 (So Far)"
"Most Dope" #4 on Book Authority's "27 Best New Biography Books To
Read In 2022"
Malcolm James McCormick was born on January 19, 1992. He began making
music at a young age and by fifteen 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.
Through detailed reporting and interviews with dozens of Miller's
confidants, Paul Cantor brings you to leafy Pittsburgh, seductive Los
Angeles, and frenzied New York, where you will meet Miller's
collaborators, producers, business partners, best friends, and even his
roommates. Traveling deep into Miller's inner circle, behind the
curtain, the velvet ropes, and studio doors, Most Dope tells the story
of a passionate, gifted young man who achieved his life's ambition, only
to be undone by his personal demons.
Most Dope is part love letter, part cautionary tale, never shying away
from the raw, visceral way Mac Miller lived his life.
