OG Maco—actual title Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr.—handed away on December 26 after roughly two weeks on life assist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Heart 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, recognized 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 affect.
“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 ceaselessly 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 assist for him.
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First responders have been known as to OG Maco’s dwelling on the morning of December 12 after a neighbor heard a gunshot.
“I assumed he was lifeless once I first noticed him,” his supervisor informed AllHipHop on the time. “We have been about rebrand and drop [new music] below a complete new alias. We’d like everybody’s prayers.”
The OG Maco staff did its greatest to swat down the following dying rumors, however folks endured. One individual wrote, “This breaks my coronary heart a lot. Might u relaxation in heaven. Thanks for being my first ever pal in Atlanta. For believing in my music earlier than anybody else and for the friendship we shared by way of out the years. you’ll by no means be forgotten,” whereas one other mentioned, “Relaxation in peace bro, you’re an actual legend and pioneer within the recreation, paved the way in which for lots of the business.”
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.
