OG Maco has been in the intensive care unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles since Thursday (December 12) after he was discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Death rumors ran rampant and his day-to-day manager, who goes by Poppa Perc, was forced to do damage control.

On Monday (December 16), OG Maco’s family finally broke their silence and provided the first update on the Atlanta rapper since the incident occurred.

“We want to inform OG Maco’s fans, friends and supporters that he is currently in critical but stable condition,” the statement begins. “He is receiving the best possible care, and we are staying hopeful as he continues to fight. At this time, we kindly ask that you respect our privacy, but if you would like to send any messages or have anything you wish to get to the family, please reach out via DM.

“Please note, all official updates regarding OG Maco’s health will come directly from his official social media accounts. This will be the only source for valid information.”

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Prayers have been pouring in for OG Maco since the news broke. “We all wanna thank you for praying for @ogxmaco,” Perc wrote on Sunday (December 15). He’s still fighting and he’s in a more stable condition and it’s better than what he was 2 nights ago. We won’t know to much until Monday for now please keep praying.”

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OG Maco released his breakout hit, “U Guessed It,” in 2014, which became a viral sensation and earned him a deal with Quality Control Music.

He’s continued to release numerous mixtapes and projects, but his career has faced several challenges. In 2016, he was involved in a severe car accident that left him with multiple injuries. A few years later, he revealed he had a rare skin disease (flesh-eating necrotizing fasciitis) that significantly affected his appearance and required extensive treatment.

In 2019, he opened up about his condition in a series of photos and videos on his Instagram Stories, which included the immense scabbing that covered most of his face and scalp.

“So much healing has a [sic] occurred thanks to God and my doctors that I’m willing to show all a fraction of what I’ve been going through,” Maco wrote over a photo. “I was improperly treated for a minor rash and ended up with a skin eating disease for the last few months. This is the best it’s looked. I hope it gives someone hope.”

It’s unclear what led to OG Maco’s decision to try to end his life. AllHipHop maintains our support and is hoping he pulls though. Stay tuned for more updates.

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Chlöe Bailey and Burna Boy set tongues wagging after stepping out together in Lagos, Nigeria, over the weekend, looking very booed up. 

The RB singer touched down in the African Giant’s homeland of Nigeria on Sunday (December 15). A convoy awaited her at the airport, rumored to have been sent by Burna Boy, with one person referring to her as Odogwu’s “wife.”  

“Odogwu” is a title Used in the Igbo region of Nigeria and one Burna Boy has taken on for himself, meaning a “leader,” “great man,” or “hero.” 

Other footage shows Chlöe Bailey hopping in Burna Boy’s Lambo for a night on the town. 

Later in the evening, the pair were seen putting on a cozy display in a private section.  https://x.com/psavannahhh/status/1868512371523953080 

Fans were stunned by the joint appearance, with one writing, “Lmaooo I didn’t see this coming.” 

Another person mentioned Burna Boy’s famous ex, Stefflon Don, teasing, “I hope Chloe Bailey know how to rap in Patois cause Steff writing her verse as we speak.” 

It’s not just Burna and Bailey out in Lagos. The singer’s ex-boyfriend Gunna is also scheduled to appear in the Nigerian city during the nation’s “Detty December” festivities. Gunna is slated to perform at a festival later this week.  

Meanwhile, Chlöe Bailey recently caused a stir after revealing her past infatuation with Kendrick Lamar. She was forced to clarify her remarks when fans accused her of trying to shoot her shot with the engaged rapper. 

“I’m not shooting my shot at a married man,” Bailey said on Instagram Live last month. “I was talking about years and years ago.” 

Article source: https://allhiphop.com/rumors/chloe-bailey-burna-boy-nigeria-link-romance-rumors/

Real Boston Richey is being called out by his former girlfriend, who accuses the rapper of sharing an explicit video of her. She also branded him a “child molester,” in an explosive social media rant Sunday (December 15). 

The 27-year-old rapper previously faced backlash over his relationship with model Tatiana Chanell, who allegedly turned 18 earlier this year.  

However, the criticism intensified after Richey’s ex-girlfriend, Aire Jay, levied serious accusations against him over the weekend.  

She kicked off her rant by calling him a “child molester,” and “a creep who exposes girls.” In a follow-up post, she accused the rapper’s mother of harassing her and claimed he sent explicit videos of them having sex to other girls. 

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She posted screenshots of their alleged DMs, with Boston Richey saying there is “Nothing to [be] mad about,” adding, “that’s my favorite video.” He also questioned how Aire could be upset that he wanted to “brag” about how good she was in bed by showing the video to other girls. Other messages show him apologizing and asking how he could make it up to Aire. 

Aire claimed Boston Richey offered to pay her $5,000 to apologize for the leaking video. However, she claims he backtracked and only sent $1,000.  

She also hopped on Instagram Live and claimed Boston Richey’s mother is accusing her of extortion. 

“Ain’t no extorting when a n#### exposed you,” Aire said during the live. “You don’t want me to sue you, so yeah, gimme what you gone gimme. Or we could go to court about this s###. I could sue you for everything.” 

Earlier this year, Boston Richey attempted to clarify his girlfriend’s age after he was accused of being a pedophile. 

“This girl 23,” he said while on a boat trip with Tatiana Chanell. 

Back in January, Boston Richey came under fire after Chanell celebrated her birthday. She insinuated she had only just turned 18, posting a photo with a cake that had “legal” written on it. 

Article source: https://allhiphop.com/rumors/real-boston-richey-accused-leaking-exes-videos/

Playboi Carti gave the Rolling Loud crowd a taste of his upcoming album, but it wasn’t enough for some fans who hoped to hear the entire project. 

Carti had promised to play his highly anticipated “I AM MUSIC” album during his headlining set at Rolling Loud Miami on Sunday (December 15). Clips of his performance circulated online showed he was making good on his promise, previewing several new songs, including tracks produced by F1LTHY, Mike Dean and Metro Boomin. 

He also debuted a new song featuring the Weeknd before closing out his set with another fresh track titled, “Drugs Got Me Numb.” 

However, Playboi Carti wasn’t finished. He posted a snippet of a song featuring Travis Scott on his @opium_00pium Instagram account.

While the Atlanta rapper has teased the project for years, he appears to be approaching a release date. Playboi Carti’s been sharing loosies on Instagram in recent months, but fans expected to hear the album at the festival’s 10th anniversary. 

In November, Playboi Carti told fans, “MIAMI TEN YEAR ANNIVERSARY. I AM MUSIC WILL B PLAYED. KANT WAIT TO SEE YAL MFS NAH FR.” 

The anticipation only grew stronger when Rolling Loud creator and founder Tariq Cherif repeated Carti’s claims.  

“When I got back from Thailand, Playboi Carti called me,” he said in an Instagram video Sunday. “We started talking about the album. He’s like, ‘Yo I’m play that s### at Rolling Loud. You saw him post it, I don’t know what he gonna do, he told you he’s gonna play that s###.” 

Cherif also revealed he heard the album via Facetime before hinting at guest appearances. 

“I heard it on FaceTime,” he added. “That s### sounded amazing. He got another one, with that guy he got another song with, and OUUUUU that s### is crazy.” 

Nonetheless, many Playboi Carti fans were disappointed to only hear a few cuts from the album. Check out some of the reactions below. 

Article source: https://allhiphop.com/news/playboi-carti-previews-the-weeknd-travis-scott-collabs/

Chris Brown proved he was a global sensation after selling out the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, kicking off his sold-out South African concert series. The show drew a reported crowd almost 95,000 (capacity is 94,736) in the biggest South African performance venue.

Saturday night marked Breezy’s long-awaited return to South Africa, in what was regarded a flawless performance. The RB singer performed much of his discography, 20 years of hits, including “Angel Numbers / Ten Toes,” “Heat,” “No Air,” “Don’t Judge Me,” “Ayo,” and “Back to Sleep.”

His incredible dance moves were enhanced by an insane aerial stunt that had him soaring over the audience. The 35-year old also had multiple outfit changes that paid homage to the different eras of his career.

The crowd’s energy matched the performance, singing every word and cheering loudly throughout.

The concert, described as Super Bowl-level, solidified Chris Brown’s status as a global superstar.

Brown ended the night thanking his fans. “I love you guys so much. This night means the world to me,” he said. “I’ve been waiting my whole life for this kind of moment.”

There was some controversy, as 31,000 people signed a petition rooted in the 2009 domestic assault of Rihanna.

For more on this historic performance, go here.

Article source: https://allhiphop.com/news/chris-brown-performs-for-almost-95000-in-south-africa/