HOLLYWOOD, CA – On December 12, OG Maco was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital after being found unresponsive at his home. Authorities were called to the rapper’s residence following reports of a gunshot heard by a neighbor. Upon arrival, police discovered Maco on the floor and he was quickly taken into surgery. Details surrounding the incident remain limited, but initial reports suggest it may have been a suicide attempt.
Maco’s manager, Poppa Percccc, confirmed to TMZ that the rapper is alive but did not provide further updates on his health. He urged fans to keep OG Maco in their thoughts and prayers. Law enforcement officials revealed that a firearm was recovered from the scene, adding to the gravity of the situation. This troubling turn of events comes as OG Maco has been candid about his struggles with depression in the past, having previously discussed his mental health challenges in interviews.
OG Maco Was Reportedly Rushed Into Surgery
rapper OG Maco has been hospitalized reportedly after a gunshot wound from apparent suicide attempt 🙏🏽
In a past conversation with Complex Magazine, the “U Guessed It” rapper opened up about his battles with depression and his experience with necrotizing fasciitis, a severe flesh-eating disease that has impacted him throughout his career. He expressed feelings of isolation and fear regarding the disease, stating, “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… Almost did.”
Maco has also shared that he has contemplated suicide on multiple occasions, revealing, “I wanted to die a bunch of days. Everybody I really thought would be here, who I really thought I could depend on, weren’t there.” These heartfelt admissions highlight the severity of his mental health struggles.
In addition to his ongoing health issues, OG Maco endured a near-fatal car accident in 2016 that left him seriously injured and resulted in the loss of vision in his left eye. He reassured fans of his safety at the time, using a quote from Kanye West to emphasize the importance of wearing a seatbelt: “Thank God I ain’t too cool for the safe belt.”
Known for his breakout hit “U Guessed It,” OG Maco has consistently released mixtapes and albums since his rise to fame. His last project, OG Maco 3, was released in 2017. As news of his hospitalization spreads, fans and peers alike are hoping for a swift recovery for the talented artist.
We wish OG Maco the best during this difficult time and hope he finds the support he needs.
