LOS ANGELES — An Arizona man has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to drug charges in connection with the 2018 overdose death of rapper Mac Miller.
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According to KTLA and City News Service , the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles announced Monday that Ryan Michael Reavis, 39, of Lake Havasu, received a 131-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to a federal charge of fentanyl distribution late last year.
Read More Authorities believe that Reavis distributed counterfeit, fentanyl-laced oxycodone to West Hollywood resident Cameron James Pettit, 30, who is accused of supplying the pills to Miller shortly before the 26-year-old rapper died from an accidental overdose on Sept. 7, 2018, CNS reported. Officials said Westwood resident Stephen Walter, 49, who is accused of directing Reavis to distribute the pills, also pleaded guilty to a fentanyl distribution charge, according to the news service.
Walter has not yet been sentenced, CNS reported. Pettit’s case is still pending, authorities said.
Officials said Miller, whose real name was Malcolm James McCormick, had fentanyl, cocaine and alcohol in his system when he died, The Associated Press previously reported.
Mac Miler through the years Mac Miller performs at the Ogden Theatre in Denver, Colorado, on Jan. 9, 2015. (Photo by Seth McConnell/The Denver Post via Getty Images) (Seth McConnell/Denver Post via Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Rapper Mac Miller looks on from the sideline before a National Football League game between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on Dec. 30, 2012, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Browns 24-10. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) (George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Rappers Mac Miller (L) and Tyler, The Creator perform at House of Blues Sunset Strip on Dec. 5, 2013. in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images) (Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Rapper Mac Miller performs on the Sahara Stage during day 1 of the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival (Weekend 1) at the Empire Polo Club on April 14, 2017, in Indio, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella) (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Rapper Mac Miller (C) leads a prayer backstage before his performance at House of Blues Sunset Strip on Dec. 5, 2013, in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images) (Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Mac Miller performs on stage at HMV Forum on May 24, 2012, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matt Kent/Redferns via Getty Images) (Matt Kent/Redferns via Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Mac Miller poses during photo session backstage at Casino de Paris on May 30, 2012, in Paris, France. (Photo by David Wolff - Patrick/Redferns via Getty Images) (David Wolff - Patrick/Redferns via Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Rapper Mac Miller and singer Ariana Grande pose backstage during the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards at Madison Square Garden on Aug. 28, 2016, in New York City. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic) (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic via Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Mac Miller performs during 400 Fest at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 21, 2017, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Mac Miller performs on stage at Shepherds Bush Empire on Sept. 1, 2011, in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by C Brandon/Redferns) (C Brandon/Redferns via Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Miguel and Mac Miller perform on stage during PoWow! at the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, Day 3, on March 5, 2016, in Okeechobee, Florida. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/ccused of supplying the fentanyl-laced pills linked to rapper Mac Miller’s fatal 2018 overdose pleaded guilty Monday to one distribution charge and now faces as many as 20 years in prison.
ccused of supplying the fentanyl-laced pills linked to rapper Mac Miller’s fatal 2018 overdose pleaded guilty Monday to one distribution charge and now faces as many as 20 years in prison.
ccused of supplying the fentanyl-laced pills linked to rapper Mac Miller’s fatal 2018 overdose pleaded guilty Monday to one distribution charge and now faces as many as 20 years in prison. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic via Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Mac Miller performs at La Cigale on Sept. 8, 2011 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Wolff - Patrick/Redferns) (David Wolff - Patrick/Redferns via Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Studio City, CA-053113- Rapper Mac Miller. Photo by J. Emilio Flores/CORBIS (Photo by J. Emilio Flores/Corbis via Getty Images) (J. Emilio Flores/Corbis via Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Rappers Earl Sweatshirt of Odd Future (L) and Mac Miller perform at House of Blues Sunset Strip on December 5, 2013 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images) (Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years The DJ Mac Miller performs live on stage during the second day of Lollapalooza Brazil Festival at Interlagos Racetrack on March 24, 2018, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Mauricio Santana/Getty Images) (Mauricio Santana/Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Rapper Mac Miller performs at Camp Flog Gnaw at Los Angeles Coliseum on Nov. 8, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/WireImage) (Chelsea Lauren/WireImage via Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Rapper Mac Miller and singer Ariana Grande are seen attending an Oscar party on March 4, 2018, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by GC Images) (GC Images/GC Images via Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Rapper Mac Miller performs during the 2011 Governors Ball music festival on Governors Island on June 18, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic) (Taylor Hill/FilmMagic via Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Rapper Mac Miller performs at Camp Flog Gnaw at Los Angeles Coliseum on Nov. 8, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/WireImage) (Chelsea Lauren/WireImage via Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest Mac Miller and Jon Batiste with Stay Human during the Aug. 13, 2018, show. (Photo by Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Images) (CBS Photo Archive/CBS via Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Rappers Mac Miller (L) and Earl Sweatshirt pose backstage at Mac Miller's performance at House of Blues Sunset Strip on Dec. 5, 2013, in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images) (Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)
Mac Miler through the years Mac Miller arrives at the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center on Sept. 6, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage) (Kevin Mazur/WireImage via Getty Images)