Mack Maine Reveals Death of Son Due to Fatal Seizure: ‘Why My Child Gone & Not Me’
Mack Maine has revealed the tragic death of his son Zeke, who died July 16 from a fatal seizure.
The Young Money president paid tribute to his late son with a heartbreaking post to Instagram on Monday (July 28).
“Been trying to build up the strength to put up this post since last night so bear with me On July 16th I received a call that my son Isaiah (Zeke) passed away at his home in California from a seizure,” he wrote. “I’m still in shock and still processing the fact that he’s gone. Still confused, still questioning life and why my child and not me. I know I am/was his father while he was here in the flesh but now he’s ascended to rejoin OUR Father God in the spirit and his ancestors who also loved him dearly like his grandfather (my dad) and his grandmother.”
Mack Maine called fatherhood “one of the greatest gifts” in life and says his child’s death has been “a pain I’ve personally never felt before.”
“Zeke I thank you for granting me with one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever received, Fatherhood,” he added. “The experience and bond with you and I brought me purpose… YOU were my biggest inspiration and motivation..YOU were the reason I got out of the bed when everyone else snoozed.. Your smile brightened my dark days as you were my SONshine Your soul was made of innocence and your heart was pure.”
The New Orleans native continued: “Since July 16th your village has been crushed and we’re hurting. This is a pain I’ve personally never felt before but I’m still trusting and believing in God’s plan and God’s will and mercy You’ll always be my Prince. I need you more than ever now to watch over me from the other side Now you’re reunited with 2 of your favorite souls, Bentley and Dip.”
TMZ reports that Zeke was just 20 years old. Plenty of Mack’s peers, including Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz, Tyga and Lauren London, sent their condolences in his comments section.
“I don’t even believe what I just read. This can’t be real. I love you so much,” Minaj wrote. “You guys raised the most incredible young man. He was such a perfect boy. I have no words to express what you must be feeling. No words. We are praying for your whole family, Mack. We love you so much.”
Monday serves as Mack Maine’s birthday, but also the two-year anniversary of the loss of his own father. The 43-year-old has served in a multitude of roles while rapping and then moving to Lil Wayne’s management team over the years, where he currently serves as Young Money’s president.
Find Mack Maine’s post below.
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