Ĭardi acknowledged Miller in an Instagram post following her win, sharing her award with the late rapper and his family. Miller’s final album, Swimming, was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2019 Grammy Awards, but was beat out by Cardi B. However, at the time, Peduto noted that a possible amendment could be put in place to speed up the process. This was basically done in order to not have politicians naming things after themselves while they’re still in office.” I believe it’s three years after someone has passed that you can then name something after them.
“There are strict rules on naming of public assets within the city now. “I know a lot of people have been saying we should rename the park,” Peduto says. Fans were seen passing around an official petition to rename the park before Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto told Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that such a change could take years to be put in effect.
The digital name change came as a surprise following a petition to rename the park at last year’s Mac Miller memorial, which was held in the park days after his passing. GUYS THEY CHANGED BLUE SLIDE PARK TO BLUE SLIDE PARK ? /asY36eev0y Twitter users noticed the change late last night when searching the park on the popular GPS platforms. No official statement has been released concerning the online renaming of the park. When searching Blue Slide Park on Google or Apple Maps, the park is now identified as “Mac Miller’s Blue Slide Park” in honor of the late rapper. Many musicians and fans spoke of his influence, which will now live on in a unique way. Miller passed away at the age of 26 in September. Read more: Bowling For Soup, Reel Big Fish announce co-headlining tour Now, his legacy will live on as a permanent staple at the popular playground in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park. Mac Miller is all about being a fun-loving kid and giving off that impression, and with such a debut as 'Blue Slide Park,' you truly would Mac Miller is all about being a fun-loving kid and giving off that impression, and with such a debut as 'Blue Slide Park,' you truly would hope he keeps that image going. You will be able to pay with a card without a PayPal Account.Mac Miller is beloved in his home city of Pittsburgh, immortalized by his timeless music and memorial in his 2011 debut album’s namesake, Blue Slide Park. You can click on "Pay with credit or Visa Debit Cart".