Rapper OG Maco, 'U Guessed It' Hitmaker, Dies at 32

Mar. 15, 2025

OG Maco in June 2015.Photo:Prince Williams/WireImage

Prince Williams/WireImage

Rapper OG Maco has died weeks after being hospitalized. He was 32 years old.

His family said Maco’s influence will “remain forever etched in our hearts” and asked that fans reach out via DM to share their thoughts and condolences.

Reps for Maco have not yet responded to PEOPLE’s requests for comment.

On Dec. 16, his familyshared another post on his Instagram pagerevealing that he was in “critical but stable condition.

“We want to inform OG Maco’s fans, friends, and supporters that he is currently in critical but stable condition,” the statement read. “He is receiving the best possible care, and we are staying hopeful as he continues to fight. At this time, we kindly ask that you respect our privacy, but if you would like to send any messages or have anything you wish to get to the family, please reach out via DM.”

OG Maco in Atlanta in June 2015.Prince Williams/WireImage

On Dec. 14, Maco’s manager Poppa Percspoke to AllHipHopabout his condition: “I thought he was dead when I first saw him. We were about rebrand and drop [new music] under a whole new alias. We need everyone’s prayers.”

At the time, Perc said Maco was “still on life support” and “still fighting” in the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

“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 told the outlet. “Only immediate family is allowed at the hospital, but we’ve been getting updates.”

OG Maco performs in Atlanta in December 2014.Paras Griffin/Getty

Paras Griffin/Getty

In 2016, Macolost an eyeafter a car accident and in 2019, he revealed he wasdiagnosed with a “skin-eating disease”after being improperly treated for a rash.

He shared the news in a series of photos and videos on his Instagram Stories, which showed immense scabbing that covered most of his face and scalp.

“So much healing has occurred thanks to God and my doctors that I’m willing to show all a fraction of what I’ve been going through,” he wrote over a photo.

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OG Maco in Los Angeles in July 2022.Vivien Killilea/Getty

Vivien Killilea/Getty

Born Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr., Maco grew up in Atlanta’s College Park neighborhood. At the start of his career, he rapped under the moniker Maco Mattox and in 2011 released his debut mixtapeMarty McFly. In 2014, his single “U Guessed It” became a breakout hit, reaching No. 90 on theBillboardHot 100 and landing a remix with 2 Chainz.

Later, Maco signed with Quality Control and became a part ofXXL‘s 2015 Freshman class alongside artists like Fetty Wap and Vince Staples. He also collaborated withDiploand Migos.

source: people.com