Rapper Mac Miller found dead aged 26

Rapper Mac Miller has died at the aged of just 26.

The American hip hop star was found at his home in the San Fernando Valley outside Los Angeles at around midday on Friday.

He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics,according to a report by TMZ.

It is believed he died from a drug overdose.

"Miller has had trouble recently with substance abuse... in the wake of his breakup with Ariana Grande," reports TMZ. Earlier this year, the rapper was arrested for DUI and hit and run. He fled the scene but police say he later confessed at his home.