OG Maco, whose real name was Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr., died on December 26, about two weeks after being placed on life support at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
As his day-to-day manager Poppa Perc confirmed to AllHipHop, Maco died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. On Saturday (December 28), OG Maco’s family issued a statement via Instagram to mourn their huge loss.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beloved Ben, known to the world as OG Maco,” the post began. “His life was a testament to resilience, creativity and boundless love. Through his music, passion and unwavering spirit, he touched many lives and left a lasting impact.
“While we grieve this great loss, we also celebrate his extraordinary life – one that will continue to inspire and uplift others. Maco’s impact will forever be etched on us, both as an artist and as a person. heart.
The family has also opened OG Maco’s direct messages to anyone who wants to share memories or connect with them. They ended their post by thanking everyone who had supported him.
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Emergency crews were called to OG Maco’s home on the morning of Dec. 12 after neighbors heard gunshots.
“When I first saw him, I thought he was dead,” his manager told AllHipHop at the time. “Our intention is to rebrand and abandon [new music] Use a completely new alias. We need everyone’s prayers.
The OG Maco team did their best to quell the ensuing death rumors, but people persisted. One person wrote: “This breaks my heart. May you rest in peace in heaven. Thank you for being my first friend in Atlanta. Thank you for believing in my music more than anyone else and for all we shared over the years. friendship. You will never be forgotten.
3 6 Mafia DJ Paul deleted his tribute post after being told he was still alive and later commented: “I’m praying for you no matter what you’re doing.” He has yet to comment on OG Maco’s death.
