[2] Produced by Miller himself (as Larry Fisherman) and Josh Berg, the song contains a sample of "In a Sentimental Mood" by Duke Ellington.

"Diablo" is a jazz rap song[3] that find Mac Miller rapping about topics such as his superior lyricism over many rappers,[4] disillusionment with fame ("How do the famous function?

The A-list can't be trusted / I strong-arm 'em like I play the trumpet"),[3] drug abuse, angst and depressive thoughts,[5] albeit in a laid-back state[6] and including some humor in his lyrics; he also references the incident of Justin Bieber urinating in a bucket and the singer's album Journals.

It sees Mac Miller on a street in Los Angeles, surrounded by a crowd of locals.

[6][7][8] He wears a bright red jacket and captain's hat,[6] clutches flowers and cupcakes,[8][9] and raps from the roof of a food truck[9] which the people are gathered around.