Most Dope: The Extraordinary Life of Mac Miller by Paul Cantor (In-Person)

1133 Broadway,New York NY 10010

16 February, 2022

Description

Paul Cantor will be in conversation with Joél Leon about his new biography of the Pittsburgh cult favorite–turned–rap superstar. Abrams and Rizzoli Bookstore invite you to an evening with veteran music journalist Paul Cantor, author of Most Dope: The Extraordinary Life of Mac Miller, his new biography of the Pittsburgh cult favorite–turned–rap superstar. He will be in conversation with Joél Leon about Mac Miller, his genre-defying music, and his lasting impact. Please preorder the book here. ABOUT THE BOOK 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 was born on January 19, 1992. He 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, behind the curtain, the velvet ropes, and studio doors, 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 THE AUTHOR 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 Jean, Damon Dash, Young Jeezy, M.I.A., Action Bronson, and Suge Knight, among others. This is Cantor’s first book. Joél L. Daniels, also known as Joél Leon, is a Bronx born and raised performer, father, author, and storyteller who writes and tells stories for Black people. His essays and words have been featured in the New York Times, POP SUGAR, EBONY, Forbes, The Independent, Newsweek, Medium, Blavity, and others. RIZZOLI IN-PERSON EVENT COVID POLICIES In-person events will be presented to a fully vaccinated audience at full capacity. All attendees are required to wear masks. All patrons over the age of twelve will be required to show proof* of having completed the COVID-19 vaccination series at least 14 days prior to the date of the event. *Proof of vaccination will be defined as either an original vaccination card or an Excelsior Pass. Registration will be required.