"We would like to bring the city together in full force for this legendary icon. Knowing this was such an influence on his life and knowing he's been such a big influence of mine." It's just incredible to come here knowing he's been here. Work crews even gave the blue slide a fresh coat of paint early on Tuesday. Lancaster resident Johnny Rogan spoke of how important it was that Mac Miller had been there and that was his home. The park has become very well known over the years due to the fact that Miller's debut album was simply titled "Blue Slide Park."
Even though it has been four days since his passing, Pittsburgh is still mourning the loss of one of their own and a vigil for the rapper brought thousands of people out to honor his memory on Tuesday night.ĬBS Pittsburgh is reporting that a "couple thousand" people gathered together in Frick Park's Blue Slide Playground for a vigil for Mac Miller.
He was just 26-years-old at the time of his death and another talented artist is gone too soon. Click here to donate.This past Friday, rapper Mac Miller was found in the bedroom of his home in Studio City where he was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel. The Mac Miller Fund now has raised nearly $1 million via private donations and proceeds from the “Mac Miller: A Celebration of Life” concert last October. The Mac Miller Fund is managed by The Pittsburgh Foundation and the Meyers McCormick family and is dedicated to providing “programming, resources and opportunities to youth from underserved communities, helping them recognize their full potential through exploration in the arts and community building,” according to a media statement.
It is such a Pittsburgh thing to do.”Īnother $50,000 will support the Los Angeles-based MusiCares, a charitable offshoot of the Recording Academy dedicated to providing professional and confidential counseling for musicians in times of crisis. “I can’t imagine him wishing for anything more to be done in his memory than this wonderful fund that will help develop young people who are drawn to music and protect them on their journeys. “Mac Miller was among the brightest young talents to emerge from Pittsburgh,” said Pittsburgh Foundation President and CEO Maxwell King. The gift will allow the Academy to double its enrollment from 40 to 80 young players, add courses in flute and guitar, extend courses into the summer, hire more staff and produce more public recitals throughout the year. One award of $50,000 will go toward expanding the Suzuki-style, early childhood music education program at the East Liberty-based Hope Academy of Music and the Arts.
“It’s critical to us to help provide a safety net for artists who are struggling with substance abuse.” It’s a way for us to celebrate and carry on Malcolm’s nature - providing opportunities for young people to realize their talents and potential while supporting community,” read a statement released by the family. “We’re grateful to partner with and support people doing the work. On Friday, the Meyers McCormick family and The Pittsburgh Foundation announced the inaugural awards for The Mac Miller Fund, a grant program founded last year in honor of the late son, brother, friend and musician. This story first appeared on NEXTpittsburgh, which publishes Kidsburgh. Photo: Mac Miller memorial at Blue Slide Park, Sept.