OG Maco has died after two weeks in a coma (Picture: Roger Kisby/Getty Images)
American rapper OG Maco died on Boxing Day at the age of 32.
The star famously released his debut single, U Guessed It, in 2014, and it became a turning point in 2010s trap music.
On December 12 at around 10am, he was rushed to hospital in Los Angeles after a neighbour called 911.
He appeared to have sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.
As per TMZ, he spent two weeks in a coma before entering a critical condition, after which he could not be revived.
Confirming his death, his family wrote in a statement posted on social media: ‘His life was a testament to resilience, creativity, and boundless love.
‘Through his music, passion, and unwavering spirit, he touched so many lives and left a lasting impact.’
‘While we grieve this immense loss, we also celebrate the extraordinary life he lived, one that will continue to inspire and uplift others,’ they added.
‘Maco’s influence, both as an artist and as a person, will remain forever etched in our hearts.’
On December 14, Maco’s manager, Poppa Perc, issued an update on his condition, telling AllHipHop: ‘I thought he was dead when I first saw him. We were about to rebrand and drop [new music] under a whole new alias. We need everyone’s prayers.’
At the time, Maco was ‘still on life support’ and ‘still fighting’ in intensive care.
‘They are doing multiple tests on his brain and trying to let the swelling go down a bit, let his head heal a little bit, so they can do a procedure,’ he added.
‘Only immediate family is allowed at the hospital, but we’ve been getting updates.’
Maco suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head (Picture: Prince Williams/WireImage)
Maco – real name Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr. – rose to fame during the SoundCloud era, which catapulted him to online success.
The Georgia native achieved viral stardom with U Guessed It thanks to Vine and other social media platforms.
Later, a remix featuring 2 Chainz helped the song chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
His other songs included Doctor Pepper, a collaboration with Diplo, plus his 2021 debut album, The God of Rage.
As for his personal life, Maco revealed his medical issues. In 2016, he was involved in a serious car crash that left him with multiple skull fractures and cracked vertebrae.
Then, in 2019, he was struck by necrotising fasciitis, also known as flesh-eating disease.
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