Rapper OG Maco has passed away: details of his life, career, and cause of death
28 december 2024 в 10:13
OG Maco (real name: Benedict Chijadulam Ihesiba Jr.) passed away on December 26, 2024, in a hospital surrounded by his family, TMZ reports. He was 32 years old. The death of the rapper of «U Guessed It» occurred a few weeks after he was urgently taken to the hospital earlier that month. After news of his hospitalization became known, fans later began to speculate about the cause of his death.
Learn more about the life, career, health, and death of OG Maco below.
OG Maco gained recognition thanks to his debut single in 2014, «U Guessed It», - which was later remixed into a song featuring 2 Chainz. Originally from Georgia, the artist reached new heights in the rap industry, landing on the cover of XXL magazine’s 2015 Freshman issue.
The hip-hop artist also founded OGG (Originality Gains Greatness), a rap collective.
OG Maco passed away two weeks after being hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on December 12, 2024, according to TMZ. The publication reported that he was in critical condition, and doctors at a Los Angeles hospital were unable to save him.
On December 12, police responded to a 911 call in Los Angeles after a neighbor of OG Maco heard a gunshot. A firearm was found at the scene, according to TMZ. At the time, authorities did not confirm what led to the gunshot.
In 2019, OG Maco was diagnosed with a rare condition called necrotizing fasciitis: a bacterial infection that eats away at tissues and can quickly become life-threatening. In March of that year, the rapper revealed his rare condition in a series of messages and photos on Instagram Stories.
«I was misdiagnosed with a minor rash, and I contracted a skin-eating disease over the past few months», - OG Maco explained at the time.
In a separate video, OG Maco said he «didn't know what was going to happen» to him after receiving the diagnosis.
«I didn’t know if I was going to lose my whole face — I almost lost it», - he added, advising fans: «Necrotizing, or any kind of tissue-eating bacteria, if you ever encounter that, just keep the faith and follow the regimen that the doctors give you».
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1−800−273-TALK (8255)
Learn more about the life, career, health, and death of OG Maco below.
OG Maco gained recognition thanks to his debut single in 2014, «U Guessed It», - which was later remixed into a song featuring 2 Chainz. Originally from Georgia, the artist reached new heights in the rap industry, landing on the cover of XXL magazine’s 2015 Freshman issue.
The hip-hop artist also founded OGG (Originality Gains Greatness), a rap collective.
OG Maco passed away two weeks after being hospitalized with a self-inflicted gunshot wound on December 12, 2024, according to TMZ. The publication reported that he was in critical condition, and doctors at a Los Angeles hospital were unable to save him.
On December 12, police responded to a 911 call in Los Angeles after a neighbor of OG Maco heard a gunshot. A firearm was found at the scene, according to TMZ. At the time, authorities did not confirm what led to the gunshot.
In 2019, OG Maco was diagnosed with a rare condition called necrotizing fasciitis: a bacterial infection that eats away at tissues and can quickly become life-threatening. In March of that year, the rapper revealed his rare condition in a series of messages and photos on Instagram Stories.
«I was misdiagnosed with a minor rash, and I contracted a skin-eating disease over the past few months», - OG Maco explained at the time.
In a separate video, OG Maco said he «didn't know what was going to happen» to him after receiving the diagnosis.
«I didn’t know if I was going to lose my whole face — I almost lost it», - he added, advising fans: «Necrotizing, or any kind of tissue-eating bacteria, if you ever encounter that, just keep the faith and follow the regimen that the doctors give you».
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1−800−273-TALK (8255)
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