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The Pittsburgh Steelers paid tribute to one of their biggest fans during their first NFL home game on Sunday.
Late rapperMac Miller,who died on Sept. 7 of an apparent drug overdose at age 26, was a well-known supporter of his hometown’s NFL team.
To honor Miller, Steelers running back James Conner showed off custom cleats decorated with an illustration of the musician’s face and some of his song titles and lyrics —the work of sneaker painter Brennan Bizon. Before the game, the 23-year-old athlete tweeted a picture of the kicks with the caption, “Thank you Mac.”
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During the Steelers’ matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, one of Miller’s song’s — 2010’s “Knock Knock” — blared in the stadium,according toEntertainment Tonight.
This past week, other famous fans of the late rapper honored Miller, as well, includingPost Malone.
When the “Rockstar” artist took the stage at theKaaboo Del Mar festivalnorth of San Diego on Friday, he wore a shirt adorned with pink, blue and orange flowers that read “RIP Mac Miller,” and his pants were decorated with hearts.
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Malone’s tribute moved fellow musicians onInstagram.G-Eazycommented with a red heart andBillie Joe Armstrongwrote, “Be kind to yourself.”
A source told PEOPLE that Miller went into cardiac arrest after an apparent drug overdose. The official cause of deathis yet to be determined.
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The rapper’s latest album,Swimming, was released on Aug. 3 and he was scheduled tobegin touringin October.
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source: people.com
