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Mac Miller's Friend Says Ariana Grande Was 'Deeply Helpful' In Her Late Ex's Sobriety Journey

CLIP09/11/18

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Three days after Mac Miller died at 26 of an apparent overdose, the "Self Care" rapper's close friend, podcaster Shane Powers, opened up about Ariana Grande's influence on her late ex-boyfriend's sobriety. According to Shane, the pop star was "unbelievably involved and helpful" to Mac as he fought to stay healthy and was a "stabilizing force" in his life.

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