OG Maco, the rapper behind the viral 2014 single "U Guessed It," has died at age 32.

Maco, whose actual identify was Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr. and who additionally glided by Maco Mattox, died weeks after being hospitalized, his household confirmed on social media. They didn’t present his explanation for dying.

"With heavy hearts, we share the heartbreaking information of the passing of our beloved Ben, recognized to the world as OG Maco," the household wrote on his official Instagram on Friday. "His life was a testomony to resilience, creativity, and boundless love. By his music, ardour, and unwavering spirit, he touched so many lives and left an enduring impression."

The household requested followers and family members to share reminiscences and provide condolences through the rapper's social media account. "Whereas we grieve this immense loss, we additionally have a good time the extraordinary life he lived — one that can proceed to encourage and uplift others," they wrote. "Maco's affect, each as an artist and as an individual, will stay perpetually etched in our hearts."

They concluded, "To all of Maco's followers, mates, and supporters: Thanks for standing by him all through his journey. Immediately, we have a good time a life that was extraordinary in each means."

Maco's household had beforehand introduced on Dec. 15 that the musician had been hospitalized. "He’s presently in important however secure situation," they wrote on the time. "He’s receiving the absolute best care, and we’re staying hopeful as he continues to combat."

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The rapper's supervisor, Poppa Perc, gave an replace on his standing on Dec. 12. "I believed he was lifeless after I first noticed him," the supervisor informed AllHipHop. "We have been about to rebrand and drop [new music] beneath a complete new alias. We’d like everybody's prayers."

Born in 1992 in School Park, Ga., Maco self-released his first mixtape, Marty McFly: The Mixtape, as Maco Mattox on the age of 19 in 2011. He launched one other mixtape and his first EP, 10 Moons, beneath that moniker in 2012. Upon signing to High quality Management Music in 2014, the rapper switched to the identify OG Maco, releasing three EPs and three mixtapes in a single 12 months.

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Maco's debut single from his self-titled EP, "U Guessed It," went viral on the now-defunct social media platform Vine and spawned a remix that includes 2 Chainz. The remix peaked at No. 90 on the U.S. Billboard Sizzling 100 chart and No. 21 on Billboard's U.S. Sizzling Rap Songs chart.

The musician launched a number of extra EPs and mixtapes over the following two years, and likewise collaborated with Migos, Gucci Mane, Fall Out Boy, Diplo, BJ the Chicago Child, the Neighbourhood, and extra. Maco launched his debut studio album, The God of Rage, in 2021.

In 2016, Maco suffered a number of cranium fractures and nearly misplaced his proper eye in a severe visitors accident. Then, in 2019, he introduced that he'd been identified with a "skin-eating illness" after saying he was "improperly handled for a minor rash."

The musician's most up-to-date report was his self-titled studio album in 2023.

Maco additionally based the collective OGG, which helped launch the profession of its member OG Parker, who has produced tracks for Megan Thee Stallion, Katy Perry, Chris Brown, and extra.

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