Vince Staples has taken to social media to try and process the loss of his friend and past collaborator, Mac Miller.
At 26-years-old, Miller’s death has been mourned by celebrities and fans around the world, praising the rapper for the genius he held at such a young age.
Vince Staples began by simply tweeting “Stolen Youth,” a reference to the mixtape he made with Miller, who was operating under his production pseudonym Larry Fisherman, back in 2013.
Stolen Youth
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) September 13, 2018
As condolences and confused replies from fans both began to flood his Twitter mentions, Staples simply told followers, “There is no Vince Staples music without Mac Miller.”
I don’t really know what say about the whole situation but I appreciate everybody sending their condolences.
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) September 13, 2018
There is no Vince Staples music without Mac Miller, with that being said we about to smash on the gas.
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) September 13, 2018
Also the Tesla doesn’t have gas.
— Vince Staples (@vincestaples) September 13, 2018
Shortly after Miller’s death, Staples had posted a picture of the two together on Instagram with lyrics from their track, “Heaven.”
View this post on Instagram“I must’ve died and went to heaven…currently in shock it’ll hit me in a second. What’s your question? You need a blessing right? Or you just wondering what heavens like.” I’ll see you soon. Thank you for everything… for all of this. I love you.
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