Over the weekend many followers on-line have been mourning the obvious dying of OG Maco, the Atlanta rapper greatest identified for his 2014 Sizzling 100 hit “U Guessed It.” However in line with a press release from his household launched by means of his social media accounts, Maco (born Benedict Ihesiba) remains to be alive in “crucial however secure situation” after struggling a gunshot wound in an obvious suicide try.
As All Hip Hop factors out, the dying rumors started with a obscure Instagram put up from DJ Tony Neal. Posted 4 days in the past, it’s since been edited to learn, “No marvel why I didn’t hear again from you, child bro @ogxmaco 🙏🏾💔 🙏🏾 in Aug when u mentioned you didn’t wanna do music no extra, I believed it was goin’ through a hunch, however now I see .. it was larger than that #TheRage.”
Maco’s household’s assertion reads as follows:
We wish to inform OG Maco’s followers, pals, and supporters that he’s presently in crucial however secure situation. He’s receiving the very best care, and we’re staying hopeful as he continues to struggle. Right now, we kindly ask that you simply respect our privateness, however if you want to ship any messages or have something you want to get to the household, please attain out through DM. Please notice, all official updates relating to OG Maco’s well being will come straight from his official social media accounts. This would be the solely supply for legitimate info. We thanks in your understanding, assist, and continued prayers throughout this tough time.
See the household’s assertion and Neal’s IG put up under.
— OG MACO (@OGMACO) December 16, 2024
If you happen to or somebody you understand wants assist, you possibly can name the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1–800–273–8255 or go to SuicidePreventionLifeline.org to speak with somebody on-line.