Rapper Dies at 32 Years Old

OG Maco died at 32 years outdated on Thursday (Dec. 26), his supervisor, Poppa Perc, confirmed to Billboard on Friday (Dec. 27).

Maco — born Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr. — died whereas surrounded by family and friends at a Los Angeles hospital, in response to TMZ, who was first to interrupt the information.

His household later shared a joint assertion confirming his demise on his Instagram account. “With heavy hearts, we share the breaking 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 means of his music, ardour, and unwavering spirit, he touched so many lives and left a long-lasting impression,” they wrote. “Whereas we grieve this immense lose, we additionally rejoice the extraordinary life he lived — one that can proceed to encourage and uplift others. Maco’s affect, each as an artist and as an individual, will stay eternally etched in our hearts.”

His household first revealed in a Dec. 16 assertion on his Instagram that the rapper had been hospitalized. “We need to inform OG Maco’s followers, associates, and supporters that he’s at the moment in crucial however secure situation,” the assertion learn. “He’s receiving the very best care, and we’re staying hopeful as he continues to combat.”

Whereas they didn’t share the trigger for the rapper’s want for medical care, Poppa Perc beforehand advised AllHipHop that the “U Guessed It” rapper had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

The supervisor, who has saved followers up to date on the rapper’s situation all through the previous couple of weeks, additionally appeared to publish in regards to the Atlanta rapper’s demise on Friday. “We misplaced a legend final evening,” he wrote to his Instagram Story with a broken-heart emoji.

OG Maco rose to fame out of Atlanta behind his viral hit “U Guessed It” in 2014. He signed a cope with High quality Management Music throughout the identical 12 months.