Trigger warning: This article mentions death
Rapper OG Maco has died at the age of 32 after battling a self-inflicted gunshot wound for two weeks. The news of his demise was shared through his X account on Friday, December 27. The rapper, best known for his song You Guessed It, was surrounded by his family and loved ones at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles when he breathed his last. Last fall, TMZ reported.
The family statement shared on various social media platforms about the rapper’s passing said: “His life was a testament to resilience, creativity and boundless love. Through his music, passion and unwavering spirit, he touched the lives of many people and left a lasting impact.
Referring to him by his real name, Benedict Ihesiba Jr., his family continued the statement: “While we mourn this immense loss, we also celebrate the extraordinary life he lived – one that inspired others and Will continue to rise.”
His family said Mako’s impact will always remain in their hearts as they asked fans to share their thoughts and condolences via DM.
In a December 16 post, Mako’s family revealed that, although the rapper was in critical condition, he was stable and receiving the best possible care. At the time, the family requested privacy, sharing that their social media accounts would be the only source of reliable updates on his health.
On December 14, Mako’s manager Poppa Perk spoke to AllHipHop about his condition, saying that when he first saw the rapper, he thought he was dead. At the time, when Perk requested fans to pray for him, he shared that Mako was hoping to release new music under a new brand and moniker.
Born Benedict Chiazulam Ihesiba Jr., Maco grew up in the College Park neighborhood of Atlanta. Early in his career, he performed under the alias Maco Mattox. In 2011, he released his debut mixtape Marty McFly, and in 2014, his hit single You Guessed It, which peaked at number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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