OG Maco on the Path to Recovery After Reported Suicide Attempt

Rapper OG Maco is making a gradual recovery following an apparent suicide attempt. On Monday (Dec. 16), his family shared a hopeful update on his condition after he was transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.

“We want to let OG Maco’s fans, friends, and supporters know that he is currently in critical but stable condition. He is receiving the best possible care, and we remain hopeful as he continues to fight,”

read a statement posted on the “U Guessed It” rapper’s official Instagram account.

The family also requested privacy during this time, adding,

“If you wish to send any messages or reach out to the family, please do so via DM. All official updates on OG Maco’s health will be shared through his official social media accounts. This is the only source for accurate information.”

Previously, fans relied on updates from OG Maco’s manager, Poppa Perc, who revealed that doctors were “allowing his head to heal a bit before proceeding with a procedure.”

Details Surrounding the Incident

Not much is known about the circumstances leading up to OG Maco’s hospitalization. According to reports from TMZ, the rapper was found unresponsive at his home after a neighbor reported hearing a gunshot. He was rushed to a local hospital for emergency surgery, and a firearm, believed to belong to him, was recovered at the scene.

A History of Resilience

Since breaking into the music scene with his 2014 hit “U Guessed It,” which peaked at No. 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 with a remix from 2 Chainz, OG Maco has faced several challenges. In 2016, he survived a near-fatal car accident that resulted in the loss of his right eye. Three years later, in 2019, he battled necrotizing fasciitis, a rare and life-threatening skin-eating disease.

Despite these hardships, OG Maco’s resilience has remained a defining part of his journey. Fans around the world continue to send their support and prayers as he works toward recovery.