OG Maco, ‘U Guessed It’ Rapper, Dead at 32

OG Maco, the Atlanta rapper best known for his viral 2014 hit “U Guessed It,” has died. He was 32. Per TMZ, the rapper died in a Los Angeles hospital, where he’d been receiving care following a December 12 incident involving a self-inflicted gunshot to the head. Widespread rumors of his death circulated prematurely at the time, prompting his family to release a statement on X on December 16 saying that he was in “critical but stable condition.” “With heavy hearts, we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beloved Ben, known to the world as OG Maco,” the rapper’s family wrote in another statement on December 27 confirming the news. “While we grieve this immense loss, we also celebrate the extraordinary life he lived — one that will continue to inspire and uplift others.”

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— OG MACO (@OGMACO) December 27, 2024

OG Maco, born Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr., rose to fame in the mid-2010s on Vine, where his infectious, bass-heavy song “U Guessed It” became a source of creative inspiration for popular creators on the platform. Its success landed him a coveted spot on XXL magazine’s “Freshman Class” cover the following year, and a remix of the song featuring rapper 2 Chainz reached 90 on the Billboard “Hot 100” chart. Outside his own music, OG Maco was an early champion of popular rappers Larry June and Doja Cat; he signed the latter to his record label OGG (Originality Gains Greatness) back in 2015.

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