Atlanta rapper OG Maco dies aged 32 two weeks after being shot in the head
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He had been in hospital since December 12 after suffering a gunshot wound to the head. Sources told gossip outlet TMZ that his condition worsened while in a coma, and he was unable to be revived. Doctors reportedly struggled to obtain a proper brain scan to flush out toxins in his system, which contributed to complications.
Maco was rushed to hospital after police received an emergency call from a neighbour reporting a gunshot. Police later recovered a firearm near the scene. Despite initial false reports of his death on social media, Maco’s family and medical team continued to hope for his recovery.
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A key figure in the Atlanta rap scene, OG Maco rose to fame with "U Guessed It," a track that became a viral sensation and cemented the hitmaking factor for QC Records. His spot on the 2015 XXL Freshman list alongside artists like Vince Staples and K Camp marked him as one of hip hop’s rising stars.
However, Maco’s career faced significant challenges due to medical issues, including a battle with a flesh-eating disease. Maco’s family flew in from out of town to be by his side during his final days. Sources say they are “shaken up over the loss”.
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