OG Maco—actual title Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr.—handed away on December 26 after roughly two weeks on life help 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 a press release through 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 put up begins. “His life was a testomony to resilience, creativity and boundless love. By his music, ardour, and unwavering spirit, he touched so many lives and left an enduring affect.
“Whereas we grieve this immense loss, 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 endlessly 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 put up by thanking everybody who confirmed their help for him.
First responders have been known as to OG Maco’s house on the morning of December 12 after a neighbor heard a gunshot.
“I believed he was lifeless after I first noticed him,” his supervisor instructed AllHipHop on the time. “We have been about rebrand and drop [new music] beneath a complete new alias. We want everybody’s prayers.”
The OG Maco group did its finest to swat down the following loss of life rumors, however folks endured. One particular person wrote, “This breaks my coronary heart a lot. Might u relaxation in heaven. Thanks for being my first ever buddy 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 stated, “Relaxation in peace bro, you’re an actual legend and pioneer within the sport, paved the way in which for lots of the business.”
DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia eliminated his tribute put up as soon as he was instructed he was nonetheless alive and later commented, “Praying for you nonetheless you’re doing.” He has but to touch upon OG Maco’s loss of life.
