Mac Miller posthumousily scoops first Grammy nomination
Mac Miller has been awarded his first Grammy nominated, three months after his tragic death.
The rapper died in September from a combination of drugs and alcohol.
His last album Swimming was released a in August and it debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard charts and returned to the Top 10 right after his death.
It has now received a nomination for the year’s Best Rap Album.
His mum's reaction to the news was amazing.
Karen Meyers took to social media to express her pride at her son's achievement.
She posted the picture of his nomination to Instagram and captioned it with a selection of emojis including angels and love hearts.
Fans were quick to comment their well wishes.
One wrote, ''The album is a masterpiece…''
While another said, ''Congratulations. He deserves this so so much.''
Swimming is nominated alongside Cardi B’s Invasion of Privacy, Nipsey Hussle’s Victory Lap, Pusha T’s Daytona, and Travis Scott’s Astroworld.
The 61st Grammy Awards will take place on February 10.
