OG Maco—actual identify Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr.—handed away on December 26 after roughly two weeks on life help at Cedars-Sinai Medical Middle in Los Angeles.
As confirmed to AllHipHop by his day-to-day supervisor, Poppa Perc, Maco died after struggling a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the pinnacle. On Saturday (December 28), OG Maco’s household issued an announcement by way of Instagram, mourning their immense loss.
“With heavy hearts, we share the heartbreaking information of the passing of our beloved Ben, identified to the world as OG Maco,” the publish begins. “His life was a testomony to resilience, creativity and boundless love. By way of his music, ardour, and unwavering spirit, he touched so many lives and left a long-lasting impression.
“Whereas we grieve this immense loss, we additionally have fun 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 perpetually etched in our hearts.”
The household additionally opened OG Maco’s direct messages to anybody who desires to share a reminiscence or join with them. They ended the publish by thanking everybody who confirmed their help for him.
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First responders had been referred to as to OG Maco’s house on the morning of December 12 after a neighbor heard a gunshot.
“I believed he was lifeless once I first noticed him,” his supervisor informed AllHipHop on the time. “We had been about rebrand and drop [new music] below an entire new alias. We want everybody’s prayers.”
The OG Maco group did its finest to swat down the following dying rumors, however folks continued. One individual wrote, “This breaks my coronary heart a lot. Could u relaxation in heaven. Thanks for being my first ever good friend in Atlanta. For believing in my music earlier than anybody else and for the friendship we shared by out the years. you’ll by no means be forgotten,” whereas one other stated, “Relaxation in peace bro, you’re an actual legend and pioneer within the sport, paved the best way for lots of the trade.”
DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia eliminated his tribute publish as soon as he was informed he was nonetheless alive and later commented, “Praying for you nevertheless you’re doing.” He has but to touch upon OG Maco’s dying.