The author of a new Mac Miller biography recently opened up about the late rapper’s relationship
with Ariana Grande, admitting that he was “really surprised” by the narrative surrounding
their romance.
Let’s get into it.
The late Mac Miller would’ve turned 30 today, January 19th, and to honor his memory, author
Paul Cantor released, Most Dope: The Extraordinary Life of Mac Miller, a new book detailing the
rapper’s life.
Most Dope arrived on January 18th, just a day before Mac’s birthday, and takes readers
through Mac’s upbringing, his early career, and some of his deepest relationships.
In the years following Mac’s tragic passing due to an accidental drug overdose, Paul interviewed
over 100 people for his biography, saying the book “felt like a celebration of Mac’s
life and what he accomplished.”
Mac was dearly loved by his fans, supporters and fellow musicians across the industry,
but perhaps one of his most known relationships was with none other than Ariana Grande.
Back in 2013, Mac appeared on Ari’s song “The Way,” which became the first top
10 hit for both of them.
They started dating a few years later and went official in August 2016, and even appeared
together in the video for Mac’s song “My Favorite Part.”
Sadly, they split in May 2018 after nearly two years of dating, but remained good friends.
While speaking with USA Today about the biography, Paul opened up about feeling “surprised”
by what people had to say about Mac and Ari’s romance, and revealed that their relationship
was “very positive and loving.”
Paul explained to the publication, “I was really surprised that a lot of what was discussed
after his passing with regard to his relationship with Ariana.
I thought there would be a lot more salaciousness there and there was not.”
He then went on to add, “that relationship was very positive and loving between them.
Sometimes you talk to people and you think they’re going to tell you crazy stuff.
But everything (I was told) was that she was this really positive influence.”
According to Paul, he tried reaching out to Ari for an interview, but explained that he
“didn’t get too far.”
But regardless, it’s clear that Ariana and Mac had something special.
So when Ari went public with SNL cast member Pete Davidson back in 2018, it’s safe to
say people were pretty curious about Mac’s feelings towards his ex’s new flame.
During an interview with Daily Beast, Paul suggested that the media and the public projected
how they assumed Mac felt about Ariana and later, her relationship with Pete, without
actually knowing the facts.
Paul explained that “there was a narrative that was being put out there about his relationship
that maybe wasn’t 100 percent accurate..”
He continued, describing Mac as “a really deep human” who “put a lot of his life
into his work,” suggesting that Mac ultimately just wanted to focus on his music while giving
his relationship with Ari the “dignity it deserved.”
After Mac passed away in September 20-18, Ariana took to I-G to pay tribute to her late
friend, writing “i’m so mad, i’m so sad i don’t know what to do.
you were my dearest friend…i’m so sorry i couldn’t fix or take your pain away.”
At the end of the day, Ariana was seriously a rock for Mac throughout his struggle with
substance abuse, and has made it clear that she has nothing but love for Mac, who she
described as “an angel” in her song, “thank u next.”
For now, it’s safe to say that Mac’s biggest fans and family are deeply missing the rapper
on what would’ve been his 30th birthday, and we hope that his supporters, friends,
and family might get a little solace from reading more about his life in Most Dope.
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below.
We miss you Mac…
As always, I’m your girl Sussan Mourad, I’ll catch you later.