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Mac Miller's Death

https://people.com/music/mac-miller-dead-ariana-grande-completely-broke-down-distraught/

This article covered the death of Mac Miller this past weekend. Specifically, this article discussed the relationship that he had with his ex-girlfriend, Ariana Grande.

This article and this whole situation is important for a variety of reasons. First, the article and tragic event highlights the terrifying reality of drug addiction, it's influence on the addict as well as the people around them, and how difficult it is to recover. Drug addiction is a problem in our society that takes too many lives, and it is very overlooked. Additionally, it comes with a variety of stereotypes that cause people to hide it and perhaps not seek needed help. Mac Miller's tragic death may help shed light on this issue.

Additionally, the article highlights society's tendency to place blame where it doesn't belong. Ariana Grande is heartbroken over the loss, for she had dated him for two years and she loved him, but she had to leave the relationship because it became toxic. She had been a constant supporter and helped him through so much, but it was not her job to put herself and her happiness at risk to continue doing so. However, critics have placed blame for the overdose on Ariana and the breakup. This is a toxic view because it indirectly says that women must stay in toxic relationships for the betterment of the other person.

These two societal views are problematic and important, and this article and tragic situation brings them to the surface. Hopefully, with these views in the limelight, society's views and opinions can, and will, change.

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