OG Maco has died aged 32
OG Maco died final night time (December 26) on the age of 32, TMZ reports.
The rapper had been in hospital for a number of weeks due to an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. His household confirmed on December 16 that he was in a “vital however secure situation” after allegedly trying suicide.
Sources have informed TMZ that Maco, actual identify Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr., was in a coma and his situation then took a flip for the more severe. Medical doctors had reportedly additionally been struggling to get a correct mind scan with a view to flush out the toxins within the rapper’s system. He handed away in a Los Angeles hospital surrounded by his household.
Maco’s household then confirmed the information in an announcement. “With heavy hearts, we share the heartbreaking information of the passing of our beloved Ben, recognized to the world as OG Maco. His life was a testomony to resilience, creativity and boundless love. By his music, ardour and unwavering spirit, he touched so many lives and left an enduring affect.
— OG MACO (@OGMACO) December 27, 2024
“Whereas we grieve this immense loss, we additionally have a good time the extraordinary life he lived – one that may proceed to encourage and uplift others. Maco’s affect, each as an artist and as an individual, will stay endlessly etched in our hearts.
“For many who want to supply condolences, share recollections or join with the household, please attain out via this account. Your assist means greater than phrases can specific.”
In 2016, Maco was involved in a car accident that left him without his right eye. In 2019, he was diagnosed with a flesh-eating disease that has since left him with scars on his face and physique.
OG Maco is usually credited as a pioneer of lure rap, having been within the scene relationship again to 2011. He has launched one studio album up to now, 2021’s ‘The God Of Rage’. Aside from the album, he has dropped effectively over 20 EPs and mixtapes relationship again to 2011. He’s maybe greatest recognized for his 2014 viral hit ‘U Guessed It’.
Chatting with AllHipHop, his supervisor Poppa Perc mentioned that Maco was “about rebrand and drop [new music] below an entire new alias”.