OG Maco Hospitalized After Apparent Suicide Attempt: Fans Rally for His Recovery
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Rapper OG Maco, best known for his 2014 hit “U Guessed It,” has been hospitalized following an alleged suicide attempt, leaving fans and the music industry in shock. According to reports from TMZ, police were called to Maco’s Los Angeles home on the morning of December 12, 2024, after a neighbor heard a gunshot. Authorities discovered the rapper unresponsive on the floor and immediately transported him to the hospital for emergency surgery.
rapper OG Maco has been hospitalized reportedly after a gunshot wound from apparent suicide attempt 🙏🏽
— SOUND | Victor Baez (@itsavibe) December 13, 2024
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While specific details surrounding the incident remain unclear, police confirmed recovering a firearm from the scene. OG Maco’s manager, Poppa Percccc, assured fans that the rapper is alive but in critical condition. He urged Maco’s supporters to send their prayers during this difficult time.
The incident comes as a devastating development for a rapper who has been candid about his struggles with mental health. Maco has openly discussed his battles with depression, feelings of isolation, and the impact of a life-altering medical condition—necrotizing fasciitis, a flesh-eating disease he has been managing for years.
A History of Struggles
OG Maco has faced numerous personal challenges throughout his career, which he has been open about in interviews. In a 2019 interview with Complex, he spoke about his struggles with depression, admitting that he had contemplated taking his own life on multiple occasions. “I wanted to die a bunch of days,” he said, reflecting on how isolation from loved ones compounded his pain.
In addition to his mental health struggles, Maco survived a near-fatal car crash in 2016 that left him blind in one eye. Despite these hardships, the rapper maintained resilience, often sharing his experiences to inspire others to persevere.
Fan Reactions and Outpouring of Support
News of OG Maco’s hospitalization quickly spread across social media, with fans expressing shock and concern. On X (formerly Twitter), many shared messages of support and urged the importance of addressing mental health.
One user wrote, “Why would he want to take his life? He needs people around him at this time. A lot of people go through this phase, but not everyone endures it.”
Another added, “Prayers for OG Maco. I hope he pulls through. Mental health is no joke.”
Hope he recovers well
— blanco (@Machete_blanco) December 13, 2024
this is so sad
hope he makes a full recovery— jion12345 (@jion_12345) December 13, 2024Advertisement
Wishing for Recovery
While OG Maco’s music career has slowed in recent years—his last project being 2017’s OG Maco 3—his influence on the rap scene remains strong. Known for his high-energy performances and raw honesty, the rapper’s vulnerability about his struggles has endeared him to fans.
As OG Maco fights for recovery, his fans and peers are rallying in support, hoping that he overcomes this latest challenge. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of mental health awareness and the need for strong support systems for those grappling with emotional pain.
Why would he wants to take his life, he needs to open up to people, he needs people around him at this time, alot of persons pass through this phase of life, but not all are able to edure
— Eddy Twins (@eddytwins_) December 13, 2024
Recover my friend. You have friends. You are not alone.
— 🟩satsmansachs.sol🦎 (@SatsmanSachs) December 13, 2024
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