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Mac Miller x Steelers Merch Drops: A Hip-Hop Reunion
17 Apr
Summary
- A new nine-piece capsule collection honors Mac Miller and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- The collection features jerseys and sweatshirts referencing Miller's music and life.
- Mac Miller had deep personal ties to Pittsburgh and the Steelers football team.
A limited-edition capsule collection, featuring nine pieces, has been released by Mitchell & Ness to honor the cultural impact of the late artist Mac Miller and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The range includes items such as jerseys and crewnecks, with prices from $65 to $160. Early items are selling out rapidly.
Notable pieces include the $160 Legacy Jersey, inscribed with '92 Till Infinity,' referencing Miller's birth year and featuring his name on the back like a player's jersey. Another highlighted item is the $110 Blue Slide Park Sweatshirt, a nod to Miller's 2011 debut album, incorporating the Steelers' logo and album art motifs.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Mac Miller maintained a strong connection to his hometown and frequently expressed his admiration for the Steelers. He attended games, wore team merchandise, and even participated in the traditional Terrible Towel twirl. Mitchell & Ness stated that Miller's connection to Pittsburgh was central to his work, consistently spotlighting the city.
Miller's influence extended to music charts and award nominations. His debut album, Blue Slide Park, reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2011. Posthumously, he received a Grammy nomination for best rap album for his 2018 release, Swimming.
