US rapper OG Maco has died aged 32, a fortnight after reportedly being discovered with a gunshot wound.
His household introduced the demise on Thursday of the musician – actual identify Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr. – in hospital in LA.
Beforehand, AllHipHop reported that he had been discovered unresponsive in his house on December 12, and had been on life assist within the intervening interval.
His household stated: “With heavy hearts, we share the heartbreaking information of the passing of our beloved Ben, identified to the world as OG Maco.
“He handed away on Thursday after his situation took a flip for the more serious.
“His life was a testomony to resilience, creativity, and boundless love.
“Via his music, ardour, and unwavering spirit, he touched so many lives and left a long-lasting influence.”
Macowas born in School Park, Georgia and News.com.au reported that OG Maco first appeared on the rap scene in 2014 together with his debut single U Guessed It that includes 2 Chainz turning into his breakout hit.
Page Six reports that Maco’s rise to fame was impeded in 2016 when he was injured in a automobile accident. In 2019, he shared that he suffered from necrotising fasciitis, a illness that affected his face and scalp.
He wrote on the time on Instagram:
“I’ve been going by way of this for about three months, and everyone I actually thought I may rely upon wasn’t there,” he wrote on Instagram on the time. “Individuals who I’ve given all my like to — all of all the things to simply didn’t present up and it induced me to probably not belief anyone or consider in something.”
