Mac Miller's Tragic Death Brought Positive Impact to French Montana — Here's What He Did After Rapper's Passing

French Montana is continuing Mac Miller's legacy years after his death.

While fans still cannot accept Miller's death nearly four years after it happened, Montana moved forward and made it his inspiration to help others against addiction.

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE Every Day, Montana told host Janine Rubenstein that Miller's death led him to the lowest point of his life. But eventually, he transformed it into an inspiration to extend hands to others.

"It touched me because I'm in that space and I consider these artists as my brothers and my family. And when we lose one, it's like damn near losing part of us. I've been thinking about this for a very long time. What can I do to help?" he said in the podcast.

For what it's worth, the 37-year-old "Unforgettable" hitmaker struggled with alcohol and prescription drugs addiction following Miller's death. He also stayed in a hospital for two weeks before he convinced himself to get sober in 2019.

Montana described alcohol as something easy to get into but hard to get rid of. It can reportedly happen with pills, as well. However, he reminded everyone that these things could be dangerous in the end.

He noted that overdose level doubled in the past 20 years, especially among artists and celebrities who opt not to open up about their issues.

Mac Miller Inspired French Montana's Philanthropy

Before Miller's death, the first African-born artist to ever reach RIAA Diamond status made a massive move in 2017 when he raised half-a-million dollars to support his charitable efforts in Morocco. He also helped establish a hospital in Uganda that year.

Most recently, Montana partnered with Guardian Recovery Services, NAQI Healthcare, which helps people to put an end to their substance abuse through a medically supervised detox program at home.

As of press time, it is available in California, Texas, Florida, and New York. It will also be available in several states across the US in the next few years.

With the collaboration, Montana sent a heartfelt message to express his excitement in helping people in the comfort of their homes. Through the project, the team aims to help people stay alive wherever they are.

NAQI Healthcare website states that they treat people who are addicted with opiates, alcohol, cocaine, stimulants, synthetics, and prescription drugs, to name a few.

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