Most Dope, Paul Cantor
Most Dope, Paul Cantor
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Most Dope
The Extraordinary Life of Mac Miller

Author: Paul Cantor

Narrator: Paul Cantor

Unabridged: 11 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 02/22/2022


Synopsis

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

Malcolm James McCormick 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, 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.

About Paul Cantor

Paul Cantor is a writer whose work has appeared in the New York Times, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone, XXL, Esquire, Billboard, MTV News, Vice, FADER, Complex, and elsewhere. Born and raised in New York City, he began his career as a music producer and is now among the most authoritative voices in music journalism. In nearly two decades documenting hip-hop culture, he has interviewed and written about luminaries such as: J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, 50 Cent, the Wu-Tang Clan, Logic, Common, Scarface, Wyclef, Damon Dash, Young Jeezy, M.I.A., Action Bronson, and Suge Knight, among others.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ayeshakamal on January 07, 2022

Why is everyone saying that this book sucks and the author had no access to Macs circle?I’m confused. He spoke to all of his close friends, everyone in the inner circle except the parents and brother, who declined, I get it. And I know they weren’t happy. But everyone else talked to him? I’m sorry I......more

Goodreads review by Kate The Book Addict on May 09, 2022

Thanks so much to Abrams Press for an ARC hardcover of Most Dope. If you’ve been writing for decades for music magazines, specifically holding the short attention span of teens and 20-somethings year after year, you have to be an excellent writer, and author Paul Cantor never fails to deliver in suc......more

Goodreads review by Vic on January 24, 2022

I know the family was discouraging fans from buying this book but, this book is what you were hoping “The Book of Mac” was gonna be. It gives an inner look on Mac’s journey to becoming Mac Miller, his career and his works. It was respectfully written and the insight from his close friends made you fe......more

Goodreads review by The on January 14, 2022

Look, i am one of the biggest Mac Miller fans on planet earth. i have three Mac tattoos (including his logo, on my leg, and its prtty fucking tight). i thought this book was gonna hella sketch b4 i opened it up. Then im reading it and im like nah this is not at all what i thought it was gonna be, it......more

Goodreads review by Mark on January 20, 2022

This is a good book, period. Read it before making a judgement. There are folks in the thread here like Eric Thomas trying to bring this book down. Don't pay attention to them and give this book a chance. You will love it! I just read it and couldn't keep the book down.......more