Mac Miller: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

[@nprmusic]

Read our Mac Miller remembrance, which includes illustrations from the Tiny Desk, here: www.npr.org/2018/09/11/646519223/appreciating-the-unfinished-legacy-of-mac-miller

[@area51fieldtrip]

Thank you.

[@davidlonski6032]

NPR, where can I watch the full set? 11 songs at tiny desk. Can you release it soon. RIP Mac 🙏💔

[@hybridsilence7]

Thank you for this.

[@ninarauhauser1815]

Thank you so much for this. Please release the whole set

[@ninarauhauser1815]

Watching this makes me cry.You may be gone BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN LOVE YOU MAC.😇😇😇😇👍👍

[@HighlightHeaven]

still coming back to this

[@TurnRacing]

Me too man...

[@natec3993]

Same

[@iquix6073]

didnt i just see you in freshman cypher comments?

[@HighlightHeaven]

@@iquix6073 ye

[@DominikCooks]

Same

[@HoT_ToucH]

Every time I see a tiny desk performance I come back to Mac. It’s may 2024 and I guarantee I’ll be back to it again. Anyone else here?

[@Violetaa97]

Here🙏🏻

[@HoT_ToucH]

@@Violetaa97 I’m so glad so many of us still hold this performance close 🥲 yall the real ones 🌟🫡

[@stanowskiserpa]

it's my first time to watch this.🥲

[@HoT_ToucH]

@@stanowskiserpa Better late than never my friend, I’m just sorry you didn’t witness it back then! It earned him a lot of respect

[@jackwuotila4895]

Yessir Bro!

[@ProfDopaMeme]

Here i am back again for his birthday. Where ever he is right now. I know he still making music and he still moving everyone with it

[@ayvah.]

truth

[@kile433]

Balloonerisms is awesome, it came out a few days ago

[@madvibes4701]

i got some news.....

[@KyleFerdinand-b5k]

I'm here with you man, a bit after his birthday but can't not play this one. Pulls the heart strings, because it feels like we were all growing the same time, and left the race. I'm a '94 baby so always hurts when I hear people die in their 20s-30s

[@gluedtothemouse]

This is my first time hearing Mac Miller. That was incredible, I genuinely cried. Rest in peace, you beautiful mind

[@Otijam]

I cry every time I hear his voice:( His songs feel like a hug to the heart.

[@theMAKAproject]

First time. wow. wish i could go back to the first time i heard Mac. I was so in awe at his ability to effortlessly convey life's ups and downs in a way that was so relatable. I recommend checking out his Old stuff, but also cirecles. It's like he's speaking from the grave with an understanding of what's to come and telling us all there's something better than where we are now. 🖤

[@jaimevillegas4127]

I’ve heard mac millers music years ago, this is my first time hearing this song, i appreciate the soulfulness of the last joint, and the theme of it. The level of self awareness and lyrical talent working in tandem is awe-inspiring. So much modern music is lacking in this department.

[@woke7186]

Just so you know, He has hundreds of songs you would fall in love with. I highly suggest you listen to his albums, I every album is different.

[@subltetee4994]

Same I put this on and immediately “girl, I’m about to cry”

[@sidhuu97]

it's a weird feeling to miss someone you never actually knew

[@mathissoso8223]

True

[@brian1990aguilar]

Literal

[@jcbeastt]

No lie 😢

[@Joker2730TheGamer]

It hurts and it will hurt every time you hear that one song that connected you to his music. I never heard him the first song was 2009 on this video. I was like wow

[@Slaughter-Lord]

True

[@saintpierre5184]

its crazy to me that he died a month after making this. this was his final gift to humanity. thank you mac, we miss u.

[@michelleh462]

you can see it in his eyes... as a recovering fentanyl addict, i can immediately see the "why am i feeling empty still?" in his eyes.... heartbreaking.

[@doopy9964]

@@michelleh462 hope you’re doing all okay

[@حذيفةمحمد-غ8ذ]

@@michelleh462 Qa qwwz was zqqaqz a aq a qaصسطضظض]\111

[@EdgarOVega]

@@michelleh462 he wasn’t a fentanyl addict. He took fentanyl laced coke/pills. Big difference

[@michelleh462]

@@EdgarOVega he was an opioid addict though I thought

[@TheCrazyGorilla]

I will always come back to watch this video forever, RIP Mac Miller

[@ADiosChicago]

Here with you ❤

[@pebblescapes]

❤️❤️

[@silneistudio97]

❤ extraño a Mac :c

[@Show-be3yk]

Yeah same for me, I hope it's always here, need to save it somehow just in case

[@ProWassuppy]

nothing in the world just makes me feel anything more than this beautiful music, its unbelievable how much this shot can effect your life

[@nateking892]

It's 2025 Ballonerisim is about to drop and even tho we never met you we still miss you like a brother.. This tiny desk is goated. RIP ❤

[@katrinafay3793]

I'm loving the bass and mac!!! 2025!

[@stijnvk30]

Really started considering getting a Mac Miller tattoo, that's how influential this young kid from Pittsburgh actually was for me.. Who knows.

[@franciscovalencia7125]

@@stijnvk30 ive only ever tattoo'd pink floyd on me from how influential i found them, and now mac has heavily weighed on my mind about permanently inking my body showing my commitment and love for his passion for music. absolutely unmatched by anything else in this day and age.

[@valleyd0g69]

LONG LIVE MALCOM!

[@triv1970]

@@franciscovalencia7125 crazy, I wanna get a pink floyd tattoo too. Mac helped with so many things, miss him a lot.

[@sidddd29]

I love how thundercat flew to the US in the middle of a Europe tour just to perform with Mac. What a guy.

[@Beegpapijimbo]

Says a lot about both of them, Mac was someone worth putting in effort to do something special with

[@benjaminlongmire9131]

thundercat is so badass!

[@jacoba4578]

@@benjaminlongmire9131 We don't deserve Thundercat

[@stevenpalmer3836]

I’m so glad he did...it’s a beautiful thing.

[@kodell711]

If you listen to some of thundercats interviews after Mac passed, you can tell how much he loves Mac. He said Mac would have done the same thing for him.

[@CONSCI]

Thank God Mac left this for us 😭

[@corn_boy4604]

THANK GOD

[@jban2910]

true

[@ashleymonzon37]

Seriously!!

[@tpmcfly1782]

I miss this dudes energy, so pure

[@chrisdavis1826]

Facts

[@GeauxJuice]

Came here to pay my respects to the legend. Gone but never forgotten.

[@hisakoberry9299]

Same here :(

[@nocapfacts9330]

Mac oh mac :(

[@c2damak]

Gonna leave this comment at 420 likes 🤟🏾

[@akeemwilkins2489]

Gone too soon.

[@essentialet8526]

much love x

[@Turkdog86]

In January of 2018 I went to buy a GO:OD AM CD from my mall. There I was recruited by the United States Marines. I shipped in June of 2018 to boot camp and graduated on September 7, 2018. The whole time I would constantly joke saying Mac Miller was the reason I joined, once I heard the news on graduation day of boot camp my heart broke. Several months later my brother who introduced me to Mac Miller when I was young passed away due to drug overdose. Him and Mac Miller always looked identical to me, so it hurt me in several ways. Almost 7 years later it’s been the best worst times of my life. I come back to this every week. Thank you for setting me on the path of my life, Mac Miller. RIP TO THE GOAT

[@kylewatkins8374]

Thanks for your service to the country man. RIP your brother and Mac. I hope you’re doing well.

[@ejmazzi1499]

Thank you for your service. I'll keep you and your brother in my prayers with Mac.

[@corapng9142]

Celebrating Mac's birthday while listening to this masterpiece. Rest easy Mac, we miss you over here.

[@teenwitch9201]

Me too 💔

[@leannea0616]

Rest in Power 🙏🏼 Happy 30 Mac 💫

[@VibiinOG]

❤️‼️

[@6ixtoshoots816]

30 🖤

[@kirilpetrov6823]

Rest In Power Mac! We Miss YOU!!!! HBD

[@tommorgan7431]

Is it just me, or is the audio quality of these Tiny Desk shows just absolutely outstanding?

[@gochasingwaterfalls9970]

This is by far my favourite version of 2009

[@osocarmona]

@@gochasingwaterfalls9970 I got to hear this version before the original studio track. I'm sorry but my heart would choose tiny desk version every single time

[@rantingcullinarian]

They're a radio station.... They got the whole audio production thing down.

[@bpstatuz5]

Tom Morgan if you look up FLAK audio.. it’s one of the clearest audio out there and NPR is apart of it so you are correct.

[@smarier27]

@@osocarmona same here, I heard this first. I'm with ya

[@garrisonholt3446]

Can we all appreciate how amazing Thundercat is on bass

[@micfantastic5059]

Fire

[@fruitpunchsamurai2953]

Is he one of the featured artist in TPAB?

[@kahlilwilson9147]

My girl ain't know who Thundercat was and just first description was best bassist on earth

[@zaneshott9084]

How bout dem shakers doe

[@jmusic9648]

@@fruitpunchsamurai2953 yes🔥

[@777cdizzle2010]

what's crazy... is... knowing how he struggled internally... it hits you deep when the crowd asked "how are you doing" he said "solid.... knowing... he's masking... RIP G!

[@tiernanmartin3729]

May 2023 - Still coming back to this one. We lost Mac too soon. Forever grateful for this set and the music he brought into this world.

[@aaqilian5.085]

There’s lots of black folks who do much better music. All he did was bite black styles

[@robertonunes1231]

​@@aaqilian5.085you must be really fun to be around 😂

[@elitru2706]

​@@aaqilian5.085 so why are you even here lol go listen to them

[@mkf628]

@@aaqilian5.085 it's the jewish way

[@rpdesign_]

@@aaqilian5.085 Name one person who does it better? Don't worry, i'll wait...

[@_Doctah_Pina]

I love the little community that's formed in these comments over the years. So much love. Hope anyone who sees this is doing well.

[@oliwiaszewczyk2507]

hope you´re doing well too

[@nikkistewart2896]

You as well🖤🖤

[@calvincrews9321]

[@itsfatherabraham]

Thank you :) you too

[@8celotl]

Its a beautiful think men music is a beautiful think

[@COKid96]

August 2023, this performance still brings me peace in hard times. Rest easy Mac! 🕊

[@edkozart4678]

It’s always hard, atleast we have this.

[@HONEYPROJECT]

fo real.

[@ur4leafclover]

🫶

[@murf04]

I’m having a tough day and the moment he says the world so small till it ain’t brought me so much ease

[@cortesmetafisicos]

I'm Brazilian and just know Mac Miller this year... i've heard his albuns for one month, followed her on instagram and after more than one month I could undertand his is not alive. It was a shock to me, i really became a fan. It's a very weird feeling, missing a guy I didn't even follow his trajectory

[@SagaSelah]

Wonder if there’ll ever be a day I don’t listen to this . I’ve been on it for like 5.5 years. It’s so good. May his memory be a blessing.

[@lukebritton7643]

I once read that the reason we get sad when musicians die isn't because we knew them, but because their music helped us know ourselves

[@TheFreeBro]

Cringe

[@daansmit7832]

That is beautiful

[@enyahwilliams8367]

I love this so much

[@TheChelseaGrinder]

@@TheFreeBro your name is the free bro and u talkin about cringe

[@jessesoliz3614]

Mac really taught me a lot about life I would do any to see him alive just once

[@ChiseledAdonis]

I've listened to this multiple times per week for the last 3 years and it's as if it's the first time every time... What a talent & an even better person we lost. RIP Mac

[@breno6095]

This. 100%

[@GioBoBioo]

Love your vids, man truer facts haven’t been spoken :/

[@Logan-js2uk]

sames

[@melaninprincess1773]

Same ,I listen to this everyday it helps me get threw the day

[@oxycoded7947]

Same here brother

[@savannahwilliams7027]

I will be 5 years sober this Friday. Mac I hope you know how many people you touched with your gift of music and your beautiful presence. We love you. ❤

[@Bob-zh7lr]

God bless you!

[@beckycomeau1234]

The world is a brighter place with you in it. It's an even better brighter day when you can celebrate another day sober. Way to go 🎉

[@DiamondTreeCompanyFortCollins]

How'd you do it? Big up to your recovery.

[@savannahwilliams7027]

@DiamondTreeCompanyFortCollins Found out I was pregnant with my daughter in 2019. At the time I was also taking care of my mentally ill mother. I got sober so I could be there for them. Eventually I stayed sober for them and for me.

[@vince7890]

Proud of you! God bless you

[@nlg7683]

Just finished Balloonerism. Crying so hard, he was meant to be truly ones of the greats, the evolution, thanks to the family for allowing us to continue to connect with one stone cold savage and a great human being from what literally EVERYSINGLEPERSONWHOSPEAKSONMAC says. Going back to rehab on Monday, my birthday. This album is what’s gonna be used as steam to power to my dream. Thank you Malcom, I didn’t know you, but I owe you everything 🐐💔

[@JobToDo92]

💯 💯 Keep it movin

[@Mychael..]

Sadly ballonerism hasn’t come out yet where I’m at

[@dinkleberg895]

Made me cry too

[@drewhelms2666]

His eyes when he says no one ever told me being rich would be so lonely.. Miss you man, RIP

[@dustindavis3520]

The second he said that I realized he’s likely cross faded af as he’s performing this. Kinda crazy to think about.... almost wonder if the genius was a result of the mad science or the mad science a consequence of the genius. Idk. Torturing thought to consider.

[@luisromero771]

I thought the same.. he was feelin it

[@tylerhigssy4984]

Man kills you when he said that, tough but true lyrics

[@BarrackObongaaa]

dustin davis all the above. We will never had a mad genius like Mac again.

[@randymiller5583]

what minute is it?

[@shainarowe8309]

August 2024 and we’re still stuck in time with this video, thank you tiny desk

[@adrienguitard4387]

Coming back today to it, still same energy, same emotions, same everything. Thank you Mac 🤍

[@elsesuper657]

I come back all the time

[@iBeasleyyy]

Gives me goosebumps man honestly couldn't be more gutted we don't have him anymore

[@deedraictoilolo9978]

hearing 2009 performance always hits!

[@300spartacus]

fo real

[@jennyhunt7282]

I swiped right on my man on tinder because his bio was "the world is so small till it ain't". We have been together 3 years to the day and play this song on our anniversary. Mac, we will also play this song at our wedding. Thank you for bringing us together and for everything you gave the world. RIP sweet boy.

[@ysnsmth]

congrats

[@georgeboyce6231]

this is how I hope to find my soulmate

[@imtreason8311]

@@georgeboyce6231 Tinder?

[@patrickcodd91]

hearing this makes me happy

[@JenJenChronicallyChIll]

Love this! 👍😇

[@SammieEvans]

2025 and we’re still here. RIP to a legend

[@wedabestradi096]

Reminiscing to a better time but it ain't 09

[@SICKLE77NYC]

On the check in

[@ChatPatwah]

I come here to hang out with Mac Miller at least once a day.

[@ALiisaaaxD]

Chat Patwah same

[@luckypotato6973]

Yeah *sigh*

[@roJTV2]

yup

[@tamara.tam.27]

same

[@danielz1rounder]

Same daily for this npr liveshow

[@jamaldarell]

"Its a beautiful thing man. Music is a beautiful thing." Rest Easy Mac.. Still coming back to this years later

[@noslenpyra6158]

My favourite part ❤️

[@420Galleon]

I just met the dude last week. I'm almost 40. What a life I've wasted. I feel like this is a torch I need to try to carry forward. Mac ain't dead. I won't let it happen .

[@roguewookiee]

What a performance. With Thundercat melting faces on the bass too

[@cadinishaanlewis6767]

When Mac said "Music is a beautiful thing" I don't think he knew he would have millions of people coming back here for his music.

[@rckywu]

God We miss this talented man

[@D0UGLAZ]

again and again...

[@makaila2646]

💙

[@zachclark3519]

Never gonna stop coming back

[@diogomsk]

What is the song he sings after he says that??? Thx

[@Mcklog15]

4:14 “Keep your eyes to the sky never glued to you shoes”. We see you up there Mac. Thank you.

[@gaber.1465]

Glad that this happened. I'll watch this performance every year. Still here in 2023. RIP MAC.

[@aundreayonashannon2132]

I'm 42 and this kid is talented hear the pain in his voice

[@kaelruiz3032]

Music is a beautiful thing men, music is a beautiful thing. Love u Mac.

[@1stfire_shadow]

Still here bro! R.i.p Mac

[@MrVaken]

I watch this video once a month, It truly Revives the soul. RIP MAC

[@zenithsgz2181]

Biggest regret in life will be not seeing him live

[@hummm2022]

Mac grew from being a basic high school vibes rapper to a passionate and complete artist. It's awful that we won't be able to witness performances like these anymore. Rest In Peace Macadelic

[@masterroshimagazines4354]

For real. He was all set up to go down that mainstream path but chose to go down the artistic path instead. Huge props to him for being himself unlike these pathetic mainstream rappers today.

[@italianstalian331]

@@masterroshimagazines4354 fuckin sucks its the ones that choose to be different that get taken so early

[@italianstalian331]

This is actually one of the best live performances of music ever its just so smooth the whole time ... Pretty much perfect ... Notnjust sayin that cuz hees gone but like u said his growth as an artist is amazing .. Ive never been a huge fan but ive always listened to him since about 2012 and hes evolved every album but this performance is on the level of the roots

[@elementjett9658]

Basic? Nothing basic about this man. He WAS THE GROOVE. Stupid Bitch .

[@jimoney]

I think even when he was making fun catchy sing along songs there was always something deeper in each of the tracks.

[@WobblezGB]

It's your 27th birthday. I woke up this morning and came straight to this performance. Thank you for your positivity, talent, and introspectiveness. Rest easy King.

[@whiteboysfavegoat]

Happy belated g. Hope it was a good one up there

[@totallrecall7747]

Same

[@taylordcraig]

@Fuhq Boi Real loser alert

[@mathijsschoenmakers5491]

Wobblez ❤️

[@hoopgamelarrydavid]

@Fuhq Boi nigga you are literally just in this thread for us to hate you lmao

[@ceace7]

Mac died when I was 18. I turn 25 on Monday and it's only just struck me how young he actually was. The body of work he produced by the age of 26 is unbelievable. RIP MAC.

[@robertoherrera7302]

Look at him, staying young forever while we grow older.

[@macdurden412]

😢

[@c0bainn]

That hurt way more than it needed to😔

[@repent_0ne]

Don't want to grow old so I smoke just incase

[@BarbButler]

@@repent_0ne 💗 💖 💘 💝 💟 ☮️

[@Gabaldegook]

It’s heartbreaking and amazing that we will only ever know this Mac Miller.

[@cagdepp]

Here on the 4th anniversary of your passing. The world misses you and I can't help but wonder what you would have accomplished and being able to witness your music and career evolve/grow if you were still here. Rest well Mac and thank you for being you.

[@gomes6875]

same here, every year

[@nuriamitac4398]

@@gomes6875 same here :(

[@HeyItsBoofy]

rest easy Mac

[@mooremotivated]

Most Dope

[@julieturman3620]

Well said

[@MichaelIhde69]

When a man is this close to death and can still light up a room and make everyone laugh, you know he’s got a great heart. Rest in peace

[@robsimmonds7233]

Who is watching this in 2021. Rip Mac your music is timeless homie.

[@allistair.png_46]

Me😭😭😭 rip mac

[@briantayco6414]

Still in 2021 Mac youet me know I'm still shattered. But I'm getting better slowly.

[@briantayco6414]

Still in 2021 Mac you let me know I'm still shattered. But I'm getting better slowly.

[@dyffrentdaryll4894]

Gotta come back yo

[@TheSpeedyCola]

"with these arms i can carry you home, i'm right here when you're scared and alone"

[@OMFGBide]

2 years since you are gone , tomorrow i will be 2 years sober . i'm still here =/

[@sevencitybella83]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤

[@Northbound03]

Proud of you ❤️🥳

[@Mell0o7]

he would be super proud bro

[@evans8639]

Don’t give up bro

[@riversquinoa]

Love you man! Keep sober

[@ryanroberts1758]

The “2009” performance always hits. Rest in paradise.

[@julianbobadilla7015]

Ryan Roberts always shed a tear when it plays

[@nottheoriginalhandle]

I always cry at that part

[@Jayy_iwnl_]

Really does hit different. Still crazy to think hes gone.

[@martincarvajal2261]

It goes from good to better to best.. ill stay watching this 👌🏽

[@JetsovrTaylor]

Same bro

[@paulmcgrath3159]

Im 4 days clean and sober from the pain killers that have been ruling my life for the last 10+ years. Mac is an inspiration miss you man. We are so blessed we got this set recorded just shortly before he left to a better place 😢❤

[@paulmcgrath3159]

01.01.25 first days of the rest of my life

[@zackychan1922]

Just imagining a NPR session of “circles” breaks my heart... miss you Mac

[@Sk8rLucky]

Zacky Chan oh man, don’t tell me. Would be really cool 😪

[@andisinss]

deadass just geared up thinking about it..

[@Dashnobel]

Wow

[@yookoouclint]

It’s just weird like most of us came back here without knowing each other just to hear mac’s voice and how great he is. we wish that he should have stayed.

[@casschapman2887]

Mac Iballa you summed it up perfectly man. Even when he’s gone he’s bringing people together. Long live Mac.

[@jasenwhitney3146]

Long live Mac unreal hes gone

[@vaneetnum2]

It hurts but something this intimate existing and being so easily accessible keeps him so real and here in my mind. I always come back to this video.

[@Maniiiwho]

THIS IS THE TRUEST STATEMENT IVE READ TODAY

[@geopl5612]

Follow me at insta @gl_gfx

[@denalir4573]

Me trying to sleep at 4 am... My brain : Go watch Mac Miller’s tiny desk concert for the ten thousandth time.

[@OlyOlyOxynFree]

Welcome to the club. We meet here nightly. Wish the damn onion cutting ninjas would take a fucking night off, but I suppose there's room for everyone

[@cal1535]

Denali B literally me rn

[@kauemeissner]

yes

[@Kobiyachi_]

Me at 5:52 dealing with sadness and anxiety :/

[@denalir4573]

Bryant Best you got this man!!! It always will get better (:

[@Paulo199418]

Mac was a gift to music...2025 and this still the most authentic piece of recording from tiny desk concerts. Big respect! This the real thing right here.

[@danielcespedes5147]

The smile on someone's face when that groove hits ... I felt this

[@ericestes2150]

3:40

[@DavidMcIntosh9]

7:42

[@iwaskyrafirst]

🤍 No, really though

[@ErectFinger97]

Of the Soul 😁

[@humanmalfunction]

11:42

[@borristhebrave7496]

Hits even harder in 2022. Don’t think it’ll ever fade

[@borristhebrave7496]

Update: I’m a blubbering mess. Hold your loved ones tightly

[@DertyDan13]

@@borristhebrave7496 hold it together buddy. You’re loved.

[@BearssBreaks]

Dog ts hit harder than it ever has, Mac will be forever missed

[@corinarodriguez789]

Real 🖤

[@froberg6]

His truth will always hit home. One of the best. RIP 🙏

[@youngpaleta]

I’m glad these songs were performed live for us.

[@deathom4505]

me too but hurts so much more.. i pray for thundercat and his family to stay strong through this all..

[@jeroldo111]

IDK, I thought back initially how this was the first posted concert after the inertia freestyle. I swear it was why I thought even by accident he would never kill himself, I mean he was talking about hiring otr string instruments and the dread head being on tour w him. But now how when I think about my impression of the overall album after he died, it's almost tongue to cheek how obvious he was trolling he needed help. And I can't tell you about my gut and all this makes Mr feel 😕

[@tomlang80]

Amen to that.... honestly one if the best performances I've ever seen.....Most Dope Forever

[@youngpaleta]

@@jeroldo111man bro reading this comment even this many years later it hits home. most dope forever.

[@Miatamafio]

UGH seeing thundercat behind him and seeing the features on the new album just hit different. Rest in peace my boy.

[@SomerHollingsworth]

Ill come back to this forever. Dropped on my birthday and feels like a gift. Youll be missed forever Mac

[@bnorth999]

Most Dope 4L

[@onemorethomas3224]

This not only got me into Mac but also Tiny desks and will forever be the gold standard for tiny desk concerts in my mind!

[@kamikazee8803]

Happy birthday man hope you have a blast💯

[@sarahkearney5529]

Everyday. This is a work of art.. his perfect masterpiece 💔

[@albertoosegueda3341]

MOST DOPE!!! RIP MAC

[@ryantwigg4525]

I relapsed after 3 years sober and I came here to share with anyone struggling to let you know that this is the first relapse that has brought me no joy… I have struggled with addiction for a long time. I love all of you and hope you find your place in this world. - Ryan

[@melaniekeeling7462]

Ryan, Hold on to yourself. Peace be upon you.

[@SolarJakee]

You'll get through it my man. Just don't give up.

[@tomblack715]

Love you Ryan x

[@tommy_hilflingueur7835]

Dont give up Ryan, the strength is inside you. Hope you'll find peace, music is a way to this. Love and respect from France Tom

[@ShowMeYourPitties201]

Relapsing is part of the healing

[@Mr_German]

5 years later and there’s still a pain in my heart when I listen to Mac or watch his live performances..

[@slimgees7308]

The reason it hurts to this day brother, is because he healed something we where goin thru then.....its ok we got this

[@influenceyourself]

I don’t panic I don’t sound the alarm

[@ArcaneBoxcar]

Still top 5 on my Spotify after all this time too. Can’t imagine how much his family misses him

[@be4thisihadalife362]

…It’s a beautiful thang 🙌🏼

[@JaySneeds]

I feel like Mac and I were synced up, it hurt so much when he died after releasing Swimming I felt like we were both on the come up. He sounded so happy on that album, RIP to the bro I never met

[@gabevalla]

January 13, 2025 I had to come back and watch this again R.I.P Mac

[@JeremyAlty-k6h]

Yo, the mind / God works weirdly; It has been a few months since I listened to Mac, but yesterday Donald Trump just popped in my head, and I've been listening to him since yesterday (1/13/25). I didn't even know his death date was 1/13, but he popped in my thoughts 🙌 Rest in Peace, Mac.

[@jacksyoutube42069]

The weirdest thing is being older now than he ever got to be. When he died I was 23. When KIDS came out I was in high school. It was like he was our older brother. We played Senior Skip Day at our senior skip day. Now I'm almost 30 and its weird. You shouldn't be older than your older brother, you know?

[@bradwoodhouse3338]

These Tiny Desk Concerts are like internet-era MTV Unplugged sessions; they always manage to bring the best out of the artist.

[@jaygrand4180]

Brad Woodhouse true, and every performance sounds so authentic.

[@alexbyrne009]

The chronixx performance was world class fr

[@justin1809]

Worddd

[@thierrypaquette5478]

I felt like this video was like a big goodbye from mac miller and his team

[@melonhead49]

Amen!

[@gonzaloferreiro1852]

Only 20 days before passing away he gave us THIS, its impossible not to love this guy.

[@faithoverfear51]

...for real ???

[@devontolly1596]

He died on September 7th, 2018. It's saying online they released this tiny desk concert on August 3rd 2018. That should be 35 days in between the release of this and his death if the info I found is correct.

[@tricktrapper]

it was also recorded much earlier, usually post production takes a month or more@@devontolly1596

[@hambone5547]

Regardless, it's a beautiful display of musicianship. I will be coming back to this as long as I can.

[@ryangroce2299]

You can tell by his demeanor that he was already out the door

[@Pozhinat]

I straight up cried when the strings started on 2009. RIP Mac. We'll never see your like again.

[@mat1rat]

:'(

[@franci1360]

:((( he lives through our hearts

[@SixAddams]

it just got me too

[@lordofashes8262]

That bass player is one of the best I've ever heard; precision, sound, and soul.

[@HaydNJAY]

Thundercat. One of the best bassists in the entire world. And one of Macs best friends

[@EricAndre3000]

The way Mac acts makes everybody around him seem like a little kid too, the man was pure happiness.

[@jamesslocombe2064]

on the outside

[@basketballmike22]

Nah he was killed.

[@p88d7]

James Slocombe exactly

[@tryi2551]

Ted Morgan true..pure happiness and pure pain. rip

[@gilbertroman1817]

Happiness on the outside to hide the pain from the inside. Act happy and no one will ask what's wrong.

[@rileybrasuell4771]

The pain in his eyes during "2009" is so telling. We will always love you brotha. Thank you Easy Mac.

[@lindokuhlemdluli2694]

real

[@Saidwhatyourethinking]

I can't watch his perform 2009 on tiny desk.. it breaks my heart ciz you can see that man is checked out already.. 😢

[@augustinb4029]

July and still here ❤ rip mac

[@datfacenigga]

who's we

[@Jweez90]

I think about this version of it at least once a month 🥲🥲 it’s the most moving performance of his I can think of tbh

[@Andrei-wj7hg]

Dude, I love the fact that Thundercat can't stop smiling throughout What's the Use, such a vibe

[@last7116]

It's gotta be tough to keep the smile off your face when u get to play THAT bassline for people lol

[@Johnny-oc2kl]

I am so sorry for Thundercats loss, they made hella team their energy together is nothing to compare with.

[@Stacksonem]

Bro his egg rattle at the beginning was a genuine contribution, we need more egg rattle.

[@biglou9776]

On Zane Lowe's show Thundercat described getting the call from Mac to do the tiny Desk and flying from Europe in the middle of his tour just for this. I'd love to hear all they recording they have together that are stashed away

[@mcernigz]

Mac’s smile too man, it’s so sweet seeing these guys playing together when they’re clearly both such big fans of each other, as Mac says “it’s a beautiful thing”

[@chooch827]

I started listening to Mac miller in 2011 about a week before my 11th birthday. My brother put me on to his music. I’m now 24 and my love and admiration for Mac and his talents have only grown. I could feel his genuine and positive energy then, and I still can now, but as I’ve gotten older I can hear the pain hidden inside of his music. How can someone go through so much inside of their own head and still be a positive influence for people theyve never met? To me, that’s what makes Mac so special. I’ll continue to keep his music alive until I no longer am.

[@colbymose1663]

I’m back again... not a surprise, not disappointed, life’s as good as it can be rn Mac. See you in another couple months.

[@herrschneegans357]

[@mcgarciahhh]

Couple months? more like minutes

[@steezweez4635]

always comin back to this to. Is a classic. wish i was there

[@soudedou3166]

This gave me goosebombs and made me tear up

[@colbymose1663]

@@soudedou3166 don’t cry cuz it’s gone smile because it happened :’)

[@chriskkmack7709]

When life gets tough, we all just come back and let Mac comfort us with this staple in history

[@YouAreTheAverage]

Sometimes when I'm having a bad day I turn on this on and remember better times. Music is a beautiful thing. We miss you mac!

[@lanijayne3818]

@@YouAreTheAverage here here to you both

[@lilleballe10]

faxx

[@HenryPPMN]

Isn’t it crazy how a performance like this has an effect so many people? He sure left his imprint on the world

[@chriskkmack7709]

@@HenryPPMN So true this performance just let’s Mac live on. Truly one of the best

[@johnnykarate6122]

Anyone else notice how mac miller comment sections are always the most chill people

[@vekkotiya]

Most Dope Fandom

[@brie8237]

Fr👐

[@lizardking2054]

That chillnes must come from somewhere 😁

[@chechodon6417]

no xd

[@dagen85]

Most dope fam is such a positive force R.I.P to the overlooked goat!

[@dervthebeast5130]

The book that I’m writing rn dedicated to mental health, Mac you are a big reason for the creation of it. Your art kept me going through it all finding light in the darkest of places. Rest easy 🙏🏽

[@nikkiramoutar6631]

March 2023, I’m still here listening to this masterpiece 😢 RIP Mac

[@brandonbalog]

Same...

[@h0medp]

We still here

[@kennyliverpool8842]

❤

[@coreypowell4602]

Same

[@LJiz7le1]

RIP MM

[@minkhensomasilane2906]

Coming back here to change the flowers 😪 RIP MAC

[@andrevansyk]

😪RIP MAC

[@Marcela.Isabel]

Same

[@calvin8125]

I know

[@henrycodm896]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@chrisfishesmore]

Me too

[@HUMANBEATBOXdotcom]

Rest easy, Mac...You are already missed.

[@NinetyTwoNoodles]

No! Fuck dude this can't be

[@jonnybgood1105]

R.I.P. Mac Miller hope your soul found peace

[@Lucifer-yb3un]

noooo why !!!

[@JJD93]

thats fucked up, crazy goosebumps right now.. rest in peace🙏☝

[@savagebella5495]

Rip

[@bella.m14]

its 2025 and yet I still find myself being in denial of Macs passing. he was and still is such a legend and we are so blessed to be able to hear yet another album that his estate has released for us. love you Mac.

[@chriscostello6122]

If 100 million posthumous streams isn't an indication of Mac's legacy, I don't know what is. Big love to Mac for creating this masterpiece... and the fans for their commitment to keeping it alive.

[@andish9227]

Facts. This video only had 2.3 mil views before his death, and now its grown to 100million. God Bless Mac Miller.

[@whathappenedtoearth6495]

This tiny desk concert is the best grounding tool that I've found. His honesty, integrity and humility continued to grow and he would've continued to dazzle everyone including himself if he wasn't taken before his time. Rip Mac. I live with cptsd and probably adhd/asd, about to be assessed for the last two. Having KZbin recommended this clip to me when I really needed it, was a little piece of divinity in a seemingly more-growing doomed civilisation.

[@DRO3Y]

♥♥♥♥

[@KB-313]

@@andish9227 this video was released August 8th and he passed on September 7th.

[@andish9227]

@@KB-313 ah, my mistake. i apologize.

[@rahishah23]

The performance by every single musician in “What’s the use?” was absolutely phenomenal. The bass and drums were in such control, my mind was blown

[@AdrianM777]

Thundercat is a beast. I recommend his music if you haven’t listened to it❤️

[@srhbluerain]

Yep 👍

[@tobiascichy5034]

And you see in the face of the pink haired musician that no one ever had more fun playing an Instrument than him.

[@bajenbilly]

@@tobiascichy5034 that’s thundercat, he’s a gem

[@tobiascichy5034]

@@bajenbilly thanks, yes he is.

[@nathansilva9501]

"It's a beautiful thing man, music is a beautiful thing..."

[@sumairb9978]

ˡᵉᵐᵐᵉ ᵗᵉˡˡ ʸᵒᵘ ˢᵒᵐᵉ'ⁿ ᵇᵒᵘᵗ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ

[@nathansilva9501]

@@sumairb9978 ITS BEAUTIFUL

[@Happy_BlackOlive]

Mac's music is literally beautiful And it makes me so sad

[@jovannyalaniz2983]

Anyone else watching in 2025?

[@Tina-xj9rj]

Me Jan 5th. So weird because I’m 68 and I so relate to the words and I loved Mac. Look at his video a 6 yrs old. 👍🏽

[@xwizzlefizzlex9182]

Yes sirrr

[@Chocolateboy600]

Yup

[@bluju24]

Nah, just you

[@dennisindakray]

Always

[@camillematlock9254]

mac feels like someone that is so close and important to you without you even knowing him personally. rest in power angel

[@tylerlappa7356]

He had so much charisma!!

[@colbymose1663]

It’s crazy seeing all these comments from “2 days ago”... everyone’s always coming back to this Edit: what do you know I’m back again seeing the same thing...

[@smh02]

nothing crazy about it bro thats just the beauty of love and positivity in this world. just do your part to spread it, thats the most important thing i took from mac even over all the incredible music he made his character stood above it

[@marioalberto1371]

@@smh02 yeah, this was the first Tiny desk concert (in video of course) i listen to, and always it been my favorite, it hurts me that i discovered Mac's music too late

[@HisLady1022]

@@marioalberto1371 my exact sentiments. I just found this tonight. And it made me smile and sad when my son told me this young king was already gone. 😭😭💚❤

[@marioalberto1371]

@@HisLady1022 actually he died one year exactly after this concert 😟, you must lisent "Ladders" or "Dang!", both are great pieces.

[@MrSillypoptart]

Yes wiggle records very perceptive of you....

[@calebpierce6915]

“Don’t wanna grow old so I smoke just in case” gets me every time RIP

[@pranolang]

Can you explain the lyric? Like whats the relation with smoking in order to not age?

[@yontOGtony]

@@pranolang not being able to cope/avoid growing old, wanting to stay young, so using drugs is a way to escape that momentarily. Through my perception, everyone is different.

[@pranolang]

@@yontOGtony makes sense

[@JarredSalas]

I still miss the guy... so original n sincere. RIP🙏💙

[@yontOGtony]

@@JarredSalas I’m just appreciative he left us his work to inspire us to be better people

[@PokeDecksMP]

Back again, time and again. Rip to one of the GOATS. More relatable than almost anyone in the space today. We miss you down here, Mac. Some of us made it out of the sickness. You’d be proud. Rest easy, King!

[@Jtq-y4n]

"You never told me being rich was so lonely. Nobody know me. Oh well. Hard to complain from this 5 star hotel." RIP Mac. Amazing band, amazing work.

[@eliashelali]

"Uh, I've been a fool, but its cool, thats what human beings do. Keep your eyes to the sky not glued to your shoes." This hit hard. R.I.P Mac Miller

[@Spamfish]

Yeah there was a time when my mind was confused. But the sun is coming up now, and the clouds start to move :) Dude was a true poet

[@macdurden412]

Don’t tell me nothing but the truth I’m tired, don’t got a spare second

[@jeditk4206969]

Please never remove this video. I want to watch this for times to come

[@Granite95]

jeditk4206969 almost daily I come back to this video. Such an amazing artist. His 2009 performance is so heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. Forever grateful I can come back and watch this video each day

[@Emilianolokocho123]

i suggest downloading it bro, u never kno

[@bucknasty5374]

Just download it. keep it in your phone.

[@nsquezada27]

@@Granite95 I can't stop watching it either. After his death I was watching it daily for over a week and most days multiple times in a row. Such an amazing performance and such a tragic end to one of my favorite artist

[@dabbking]

@@Emilianolokocho123 How do I download it?

[@ApertureThinking]

a gem.

[@willieadams3376]

Legendary! Not sure if you’ve done a video on how music affects people and emotions but we need that one!

[@nathaliegnidine2594]

@@willieadams3376 France. I've discovered Mac 7 years ago, wandering on YT. Since that day, I'm in his universe. Helped me so often. Feel alone since 2018.Comin' back on his tracks. 2009 still gives me goosbumps

[@willieadams3376]

@@nathaliegnidine2594 I think I’ve watched it like 10 times already since I found this video yesterday. It just gives off the right vibes for sure!

[@kevinkapoor4301]

Aperture is a Mac Miller fan! Sick :)

[@emilahmadov206]

I love you aperture. Didn't know you were also Mac fan. ❤️

[@77zhenry]

47 year old here. I come back to this every now and then to experience a wide range of emotions. The comment section here reminds me that the world is good and empathetic still

[@EnricoZulu]

same bro

[@veratichnich]

Coming back for the music and the comment section

[@sarahlbrwp33]

Same

[@Snoop1079]

I'm 45 and right there with you

[@nicholaskeifer1855]

.....and didnt pay attention in school 😢

[@marcus-tt6in]

thundercat and mac are a perfect duo, wish they made a full length project together

[@Botch_Games]

First time hearing this combo and it is soooo perfect.

[@toxixturtle2372]

one of my fav collabs ever

[@klausentanz2287]

Imposible Mac ya no está en éste mundo 😢

[@PS_rideblue_82]

They did…

[@PoyneStar]

Thundercat said a full collab album exists… but made it sound like it was never meant to be released, and unfortunately, probably never will be.

[@Velt1607]

13:48 crying my soul out. Thank you mac❤️

[@gothgirlfriend713]

I come back to this performance now and then. Recently my mom died and left a void. Mac's presence here helps heal my soul.

[@lauragwillim1055]

I’m sorry your loss. Losing your mother is a real heart breaker. 😢

[@federicogonzalez2988]

My condolences 🙏

[@nap_time_]

im really sorry for your loss. i hope she is in a better place🙏

[@aro3636]

Sorry for your loss

[@jwillsr396]

Sorry for your loss

[@alexg1071]

hey Mac, just came to hang out with you for a little while. miss you bro.

[@butmom121]

Hate missing someone you'll never get the chance to meet. Grew up my whole childhood with my older brother playing his music and I never got the money to see him in concert due to my age at the time. Sucks to be in a position where I have the money now and I'll never see him.

[@alexg1071]

Ethan Goddard that’s the wrong way to look at it bro, i never got to see him live either but you know what? i can feel his spirit when i listen to his music and i cherish and celebrate the beautiful art that he gave us while he was here. ✌🏼

[@mitchbalogh8960]

This hurts, man. I've never felt anything like this from a musician passing away. I'm so glad I got to listen and experience his music. 😞

[@MRJamez55]

this comment already feels a year old i miss mac

[@ggn1]

*I'm not crying* *We're all crying*

[@lenkamilanovic794]

here on his birthday 19th january 2021 miss u forever

[@hugom1111]

I just randomly thought of mac and watching a for the thousandth time. No clue it was his bday. But somehow he came into my mind today.

[@Lettheflamesbeginx3]

Yes his 29th birthday would have been today

[@karlamarieurenarozon2555]

Happy birthday to him!

[@ljlukelj]

Had to throw it on today. Wish I had this on vinyl.

[@maxjones8876]

sammmee I miss him like crazy🥺❤️

[@prophet-XS888]

I remember my dad use to watch this Alll the time cause he was diagnosed with cancer so he wouldn’t sleep I don’t know if he was scarred to or something but I remember him all ways turning this video on I would stay up w him sometimes but being able to come back to this video was beautiful I really do miss him he was a great men

[@netron896]

Is it wrong if I like tiny desk versions of artists more than originals? Sound engineer needs a raise

[@wilmofosho]

yea engineer is great, but just to keep it real... thats how mac sounds live all the time. ive seen him 3 times live, 2 times with total live band and dj scratching and it ALWAYS sounds that authentic. if you wana see NRP tiny desk sound/video engineer shit that blew my mind watch the tyler the creator one. the black lights and audio shit.... i thought i was trippin on somthing a few times, actually still cant tell if its a video feed filter or just the actual lights lol.

[@kitchenchallenge9375]

Totally agree. Tiny desk has the best sound for sure

[@lac0kanCaviar22]

dude yeah sound engineers should get a huge raise. but wtf, who has all the plug ins n outboard gear like a hollywood studio. and if ur an engineer working their your getting paid...

[@zebilonmarunyane6621]

Live music is always better

[@eliaslampe4242]

Zebilon Marunyane only if an artist has true talent

[@ForeverGambino3]

my mind still cant accept mac's passing. miss u forever dude.

[@ordinaryproductions1540]

He hasn't passed...He still influences me and many others every day with his lyrics. He is and will forever be alive.

[@hilario032094]

Ordinary Productions damn what a reply. I needed to see this. Mac miller will forever live in each and every single true fan. It’s sad we lost a good one too soon...

[@kdilla9364]

Yeah I just can't believe it either man. So sad. The last song kills me everyone. R.I.P. Mac. The most dope syndicate!

[@BudStepHI]

he will be the star in world peace in my books. im so fked up at his passing, im gonna fight to carry on his peaceful legacy

[@lateekgriffin61]

Hes never gone mac foreva

[@futurenate]

Only 1 month later this creative genius would no longer be with us. This is as beautiful as it is sad.

[@woodberry3631]

I wish I could like this comment more.

[@lb1798]

Dont those beginning strings almost sound sad/beautiful.

[@bernardmaya101]

Uii k

[@cvndinhx]

😭😭😭

[@maniacguitar]

One month later? Wow.. that makes this performance hit even harder.

[@TMG_OhSix]

I've listened to Balloonerism about 9 or 10 times now. Had to come back to this. Miss you Mac, this new album is something special. Hope you're holding a show for the new album up there!

[@SpookymfB]

Imagine what Circles would be like on here, or in live in person...

[@jasonhollenberg827]

Blue world 😱

[@0777coco]

man don't do this to us

[@creeper_games7187]

Surf

[@Skyskyloves43]

Would’ve been crazy. Miss him so much

[@sofiagr5167]

Nono stop

[@Graufuchs911]

Mac's and Thundercat's energy together is just impeccable. I wonder what could have been....

[@finnegansiemion3692]

Too little too late☹️

[@finnegansiemion3692]

The fact that my comment made over 2 years since this video has been posted gets a like within 15 minutes proves the lasting legacy of Mac. Rest easy legend

[@alexcheskie9446]

i've been hitting thundercat after finding mac during quarantine. i didn't know they were involved together.... sick.

[@harrisonsturm857]

@@alexcheskie9446 They had some amazing connection. Thundercat actually interrupted his European tour to fly to NY to see Mac and play this one song. He headed out right after the concert. I was a Thundercat fan first, and I didn't realize how close they were. I mean, Thundercat was the last person Mac ever spoke to. The night he died they had just talked. Heartbreaking. But Mac lives on in Thundercat's music and in his heart. All our hearts.

[@thomassimmons2574]

His voice is like sitting down with your friends passing around a joint and forgetting about the world. I miss you Mac ❤️❤️

[@killianpowers9856]

Or by yourself

[@dshesser]

That’s exactly what I came here to do

[@punpun666]

@@dshesser same! blaze up, brothers

[@EarthyPoetGrrl]

100%

[@Laurene-e4e]

Here after balloonerism got released because I miss him and need more of him. Thank you for creating music that makes people feel seen, Mac. Rest easy 🤍

[@Deadly7K]

3 years ago today. Still doesn’t feel real at times honestly. Fly high, Malcolm ❤️

[@Luke-mu5mq]

Rip to a legend, always coming back to this.

[@Xenonic2]

Favorite Tiny Desk concert. He was a man of inconceivable talent, may he rest in paradise.

[@MysticalRainbowKaci]

We are all here reMeMbering this beautiful soul, together... His loving fan base is a reflection of his amazing energy.... "Maybe I can exist forever right here" ... we love you and miss you beyond words Mac... 👍☯️💖🌌🌊🏊‍♂️♾

[@LittleLebowski135]

WILL FOREVER COME BACK TO THIS

[@araneaestorm]

I thought of him today!! Didn’t know why but now I know