Not every question about a late friend invites reminiscing, something ScHoolboy Q made abundantly clear at a recent concert. The TDE rapper confronted a fan who brought up Mac Miller, expressing frustration over repeatedly being asked to discuss someone whose death still weighs heavily on him. In footage circulating online, Q asked the audience to record his response, apparently hoping his message would reach anyone planning to ask him similar questions.
"I wish people would stop asking me about my dead friend," he said, explaining that the constant reminders have become exhausting. "That sh*t gets old." The rapper expressed disbelief that people continued approaching him about Miller as though discussing his death was an enjoyable experience. The fan apologized, and Q accepted it, responding, "I appreciate it, bro."
Miller died in September 2018 at 26 from an accidental overdose. The Pittsburgh rapper shared a close friendship with Q, and the two collaborated on records including "Gees" and "Friends." Their relationship extended well beyond music, making Miller's death particularly difficult for the Los Angeles artist.
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ScHoolboy Q Has Previously Discussed His Grief Over Mac Miller
His frustration with questions about Miller isn't new. Shortly after his friend's death, Q postponed the release of what would become his 2019 album CrasH Talk, explaining that he wasn't emotionally prepared to promote music while grieving. During a September 2018 concert, he told the audience that he couldn't imagine walking into radio interviews only to be questioned about Miller's passing. The prospect of repeatedly discussing the loss contributed to his decision to delay the project.
Q eventually spoke about their friendship during a deeply personal 2019 conversation with Charlamagne Tha God. He admitted that he was still struggling to comprehend Miller's absence and recalled their final conversation, which took place over FaceTime while Miller was working on a music video. He also revealed that Miller visited the studio and heard CrasH Talk before his death, giving him a chance to share the music with his friend before its eventual release.
At the moment, Q is celebrating the tenth anniversary of Blank Face LP with a tour that concluded October 17 in Las Vegas. He's also preparing his next album, THank Que, for release in 2027. During an October 9 performance in Los Angeles, he told fans he had no plans to retire, saying he intended to be around for the album's twentieth anniversary, too.
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