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OG Maco Hospitalized
OG Maco reached commercial success in 2014 with his single “U Guessed It”, but however, now the rapper is in the hospital due to injury which is suspected to be a result of a suicide attempt. The unfortunate incident took place in Los Angeles on Thursday, December 12, when sources stated that an attempted murder on Maco occurred as he allegedly was shot in the head.
Around 10 a.m. on Thursday, the authorities were informed about the incident involving a gunshot by a neighbor which raised alarm. In a couple of moments, officers arrived at the place and OG Maco, aka Benedict Ihesiba Jr, has seen badly injured and unconscious with a blackhead injury. A weapon was also found at the scene adding to the frenzy of what uncontrollable situation happened before the officers arrived. Emergency services were quick to respond to the medical aid call, and Maco was then moved to the hospital and was treated with surgery. Until further investigation on the possible reasons for achieving such a desperate solution, it’s said to be a case of attempted suicide.
TMZ was informed by Maco’s manager, Poppa Percccc, that the rapper was alive after the near-death event. However, he strongly mentioned that OG Maco is still in a critical state and needs prayers and positive vibes. Overall, the message was clear, pray for Maco “Please send your prayers,” his manager said. Given how sensitive the issue is, it needs all the support it can get. All this has become very effective, support started pouring in instantly, multiple sources and fellow artists voiced messages of hope for Maco’s recovery.
A Storied Career in Hip Hop
In year 2014, OG Maco’s song “U Guessed It” became viral after being featured on various social media sites and applications. It managed to set a new standard after peaking in the Billboard Hot 100 Charts. This smooth track was then remixed by the rapper 2 Chainz furthering OG Maco’s career.
OG Maco does not need an introduction, but I still mention him not so much for his achievements, but for being one of the earliest signings of the record label dubbed Quality Control Music. This association helped get him noticed, in the same breath as the likes of OG Maco as a crucial figure during the height of the Atlanta rap scene in the mid 2010s. His fame burgeoned in the year 2015 when he was called to be a part of the multitude of rising hip hop stars in the talent rich XXL Freshman class of that year. So pronounced were the prevalent names of the same year, with the likes of Fetty Wap, Vince Staples and DeJ Loaf that his inclusion seemed to be natural, considering his already built up reputation from within the rap world.
While OG Maco experienced moments of mainstream success, his journey has not been without challenges. Over the years, he has been open about his struggles, both personal and professional, often using his platform to candidly discuss mental health issues, industry pressures, and his own experiences. Despite these obstacles, Maco’s influence and contributions to hip hop have left a lasting mark. His energetic style and willingness to experiment with sounds earned him a loyal fanbase, and his impact during the mid-2010s continues to be celebrated by many within the music community.
The Road to Recovery
Firstly, it’s safe to say that the last news were really disturbing for the readers, and the fans of hip-hop music are quite clamoring for him to get better. As news of his condition spreads, the music industry and fans alike are rallying behind the rapper, sending their prayers and positive energy. For those who are fond of Maco, the mere fact that he can come out of such an injury is proof enough that he is a fighter, and for his fans alike, they believe he will pull through. It is undeniably a phase of anxiety, however, the silence was filled with myriad voices of admiration underscoring the loyalty of his fans and colleagues.
Situation faced by OG Maco serves as a wake-up call on the issue of mental health and a reminder that the difficulties people have, especially celebrities, can be very grave. The event has regenerated another round of discussions over the music world about the problems of celebrity life, personally fighting your demons, and the need for emotional support. Immediately after the end of OG Maco’s recovery, all the fans will be waiting for his gaining of health and his further flourishment in the music world. At present, the fundamental part is the health of him, the recovery, and the support he gets from the interested persons.
For OG Maco, however, he does have a chance of coming back within the limelight once he is healthy. All his real fans will hope from him for more singles, mixtapes, and even full albums that may allow him to engrave his name in hip hop music. Many predict his career aimed off after “U Guessed It.” Raging and being inspired by his name on the track left him high and dry with no big steps to take.
A Near-Fatal Car Crash
While on the rise in 2016, OG Maco’s career and life were both put on the line as a result of a car accident that he met in a fatal state. The accident saw him suffer from several skull fractures, a broken vertebrae delicately sitting around his neck, and also a broken bone socket that could easily mess up with his sight. It looked grim up until hearing that the rapper also began to develop heart issues that only aggravated what he was facing physically.
The stakes post-operatively could not get any higher as the artist’s life completely hinged on successfully accepting the surgery necessary to fix the extreme amount of damage put on his right eye. While the operation did go on to succeed, the reality of how close he was to death left a physical and a mental scar on the artist that did not heal or fade away easily. This accident was of such significance that it completely changed the life of the artist, forcing him to embrace and make peace with the reality of his existence. In addition to that, he had to shift gears and focus on his recovery be it physical or mental.
Fast forward three years, looking back at what can only be described as a disheartening and excruciating experience, OG Maco had something that will only be described as life changing yet again. The year of 2019 saw the rise of Maco but also the diagnosing of necrotizing fasciitis, a disease that he would go on to destroy important aspects of his skin and body. And to make things worse, not only did his face severely get affected, the entire healing process and recovery suffered more.
Fighting the Battle Alone
OG Maco expressed that his battle with necrotizing fasciitis was an isolating experience, with little support from those he had once trusted. “I’ve been going through this alone 90% of the time, without the support of the person I love, without most of my ‘friends,’ without anything but my own strength and God,” he admitted. These words revealed the deep loneliness and abandonment he felt during one of the most challenging periods of his life.
The rapper was open about discussing the fear that accompanied his diagnosis. “I was scared, I didn’t know what was going to happen, I didn’t know if I was going to lose my entire face I almost did,” he confessed. His vulnerability expressed not only how close he was to despair but also how excruciating the experience was.
OG Maco also let his fans know that unbearable torment and unpredictability drove him to dark places. He narrated how his struggles made him consider suicide on several occasions. “My friend told me the other day that maybe I should share what I’ve been going through instead of beating myself down for feeling how I felt about it, which I wanted to die a bunch of days,” he admitted.
This raw and gut-wrenching revelation was a clear sign of the emotional burden that OG Maco wore. He not only illuminated his own struggles by revealing them but also emphasized his fans’ requirement to talk about their mental health issues. His readiness to lay bare the innermost was a stern warning that even the ones in the spotlight could face battles of epic proportions behind the scene.
A Test of Resilience
Over the years, the life of OG Maco has been a successful, yet filled with ups and downs. The circumstances he has had to face one after the other include a deadly car accident, a serious illness, and many more, all of which are enough to shatter the confidence of even the strongest. However, he never lost hope and continues to put his everything into his music career. The journey has not abandoned him and in every respect, he sees it as an uninterrupted lesson. Allowing mankind to dwell in his suffering does give light to the ones struggling as well and provides them with the lesson of strength. Many may say that it has been a grinding journey for OG Maco, but these incidents indeed have made him the man he is today.
With time, as OG Maco continues to recover, the fans hope to see a totally different man. One who is stronger, one who seems to have beaten all odds and is actively working to achieve his goal. The process hasn’t been an easy one for him, however, right now it feels like there is light at the end of the tunnel. His words, “you have not seen my strongest self” do hold truth as the rapper has gone through the toughest of times but is nowhere near giving up on his ambitions. He indeed has a journey to finish.
OG Maco has found it valuable to remain vocal and in doing so he also advocates for mental health issues, support networks and personal endurance by revealing some of life’s toughest hurdles.
