OG Maco, the Atlanta rapper best known for his 2014 hit “U Guessed It,” has died at the age of 32.

The musician, born Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr., was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital on December 12 after apparently shooting himself in the head. His family shared the news of his death on his social media accounts, honoring his legacy and what he gave to the world.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of our beloved Ben, known to the world as OG Maco,” the statement said. “His life was a testament to resilience, creativity and boundless love. Through his music, his passion and his unwavering spirit, he touched so many lives and left a lasting impression.”

Born in College Park, Georgia, Maco recorded music in high school before co-founding his label OGG (Originality Gains Greatness). He entered the music scene in 2014 with his mixtape “Live Life” and made his breakthrough with his hit single “U Guessed It”. His remix with 2 Chainz reached number 90 on the Billboard Hot 100.

He then signed with Quality Control Music, the influential label that was home to Migos and Cardi B, and signed a major label partnership with Capitol Music Group/Motown the following year. He continued to release EPs and mixtapes throughout his career, although his production tapered off before his death.

In 2016, he was in a near-fatal car accident that resulted in skull fractures and broken vertebrae. Three years later, Maco shared that he was battling the flesh-eating disease necrotizing fasciitis, which later led to depression. “I was treated improperly for a mild rash and have been suffering from skin eating disease for the past few months,” he wrote on Instagram at the time. “This is the best it’s ever looked. I hope it gives someone hope. “I went through this alone 90% of the time, without the support of the person I love, without most of my “friends,” without anything other than my own strength and God.”