Rapper OG Maco passed away on December 26, surrounded by family in a Los Angeles hospital. TMZ Hip Hop was the first outlet to report his death.
The rapper’s family released an official statement of his passing on his Instagram account.
“With heavy hearts, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beloved Ben, known to the world as OG Maco. His life was a testament to resilience, creativity, and boundless love,” the statement read. “Through his music, passion and unwavering spirit, he touched so many lives and left a lasting impact.
The “U Guessed It” rapper, born Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr., had been hospitalized since December 12 after a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.