FRANKIE Grande credited “good friend” Mac Miller for inspiring him to seek treatment in an emotional tribute following the “Self Care” rapper’s death on Sept. 7.
“I am beyond heartbroken over Malcolm’s death. He was a good friend and was wonderful to my sister,” the “Big Brother” alum, 35, began. “He was the reason I went to the rehabilitation center where I was detoxed safely from all of the drugs alcohol and medications I was taking, when I couldn’t imagine living without them.”
Grande’s sister, Ariana Grande dated Miller (real name: Malcolm James McCormick) for two years before the former couple split up for good in May 2018.
“It was the place where I found the community of support that showed me that living life without drugs was a possibility and I would never have discovered that if it weren’t for Malcolm,” Grande continued.
A source told Us Weekly that the “God is a Woman” singer is “absolutely heartbroken” about the death of her ex. “Her entire family is in shock too. They all grew close to Mac during his relationship with Ari. He was a huge part of her life, and they always shared such a special bond,” the insider added. “She wanted nothing but positivity in Mac’s life after they broke up.”
The “Dang!” rapper was pronounced dead at the age of 26 at his San Fernando Valley home on Sept/ 7. TMZ, Which was the first to break the news, reported that Miller died from an apparent overdose. (Us Weekly)
