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Mac Miller receives first Grammy nomination – three months after his death

The rapper passed away back in September

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Mac Miller has received his first Grammy nomination, three months after his death.

The Recording Academy announced that Mac album ‘Swimming’ has been nominated for Best Rap Album category.

The album peaked at no. 3 on the Billboard charts when it was released back in August, then returned to the top 10 following his sudden death in September.

 

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The 26-year-old died due to an accidental overdose, and was found dead on September 7.

The album will be going up against Cardi B’s ‘Invasion of Privacy’, Nipsey Hussle’s ‘Victory Lap‘, Pusha T’s ‘Daytona’ and Travis Scott’s ‘Astroworld’.

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