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News.com.au
2 days ago
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- News.com.au
US rapper Mack Maine announces son's tragic death as tributes pour in
Mack Maine has announced the death of his son. The 'Tapout' rapper, who has collaborated with hip-hop greats like Lil Wayne, Future and Nicki Minaj, took to Instagram to reveal that his young son Isaiah, also known as Zeke, died earlier this month from a fatal seizure. He was 20, TMZ reports. 'Been trying to build up the strength to put up this post since last night so bear with me,' Maine, 43, began on Monday. 'On July 16th I received a call that my son Isaiah (Zeke) passed away at his home in California from a seizure,' the New Orleans native continued. '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.' Maine, who was named president of Lil Wayne's record label Young Money Entertainment in 2009, went on to call fatherhood 'one of the greatest gifts' in life. He wrote that his son's passing has been a 'pain I've personally never felt before.' 'The experience and bond with you and I brought me purpose,' Maine captioned several photos of his late son. 'YOU were my biggest inspiration and were the reason I got out of the bed when everyone else snoozed.' 'Your smile brightened my dark days as you were my SONshine,' the record exec continued. 'Your soul was made of innocence and your heart was pure.' Monday also marked the Always Strapped rapper's 43rd birthday and the second anniversary of his father's death. Maine asked that his fans 'hug the ones you love' and 'tell them you love them.' The rap label exec, whose real name is Jermaine Anthony Preyan, ended his touching tribute with a shoutout to both his late son and dad. 'To Zeke I love you and I know I'll see you again,' he wrote. 'To my Pops I miss you big dawg and I know you met Zeke on the other side with open arms.' 'I vow to continue to make yall proud I just ask yall continue to walk with me and pick me up when I fall … I need the strength …. Until we meet again … LOVE,' Maine concluded. Many of Maine's fans and peers offered their condolences. 'I don't even believe what I just read,' Nicki Minaj, 42, wrote. 'This can't be real.' 'I love you so much,' she continued. '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,' the singer concluded her message. 'We love you so much.'
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Rapper Mack Maine announces sudden death of son: ‘I'm still in shock'
Mack Maine has announced the death of his son. The 'Tapout' rapper, who has collaborated with hip-hop greats like Lil Wayne, Future and Nicki Minaj, took to Instagram to reveal that his young son Isaiah, also known as Zeke, died earlier this month from a fatal seizure. He was 20, TMZ reports. 'Been trying to build up the strength to put up this post since last night so bear with me,' Maine, 43, began on Monday. Advertisement 6 Mack Maine arrives at the Casadonna opening celebration in Miami's Edgewater on October 20, 2023, in Miami, Florida. Getty Images 6 Mack Maine's late son, Zeke, who tragically passed away from a seizure on July 16. mackmaine4president/Instagram 'On July 16th I received a call that my son Isaiah (Zeke) passed away at his home in California from a seizure,' the New Orleans native continued. '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.' Advertisement Maine, who was named president of Lil Wayne's record label Young Money Entertainment in 2009, went on to call fatherhood 'one of the greatest gifts' in life. He wrote that his son's passing has been a 'pain I've personally never felt before.' 6 Mack Maine attends Celebrating 30 Years of Cash Money at the Fillmore New Orleans on July 5, 2024, in New Orleans, Louisiana. WireImage 'The experience and bond with you and I brought me purpose,' Maine captioned several photos of his late son. 'YOU were my biggest inspiration and were the reason I got out of the bed when everyone else snoozed.' Advertisement 'Your smile brightened my dark days as you were my SONshine,' the record exec continued. 'Your soul was made of innocence and your heart was pure.' Monday also marked the 'Always Strapped' rapper's 43rd birthday and the second anniversary of his father's death. Maine asked that his fans 'hug the ones you love' and 'tell them you love them.' 6 Mack Maine with his late son, Zeke. mackmaine4president/Instagram The rap label exec, whose real name is Jermaine Anthony Preyan, ended his touching tribute with a shoutout to both his late son and dad. Advertisement 'To Zeke I love you and I know I'll see you again,' he wrote. 'To my Pops I miss you big dawg and I know you met Zeke on the other side with open arms.' 'I vow to continue to make yall proud I just ask yall continue to walk with me and pick me up when I fall… I need the strength…. Until we meet again… LOVE,' Maine concluded. 6 Mack Maine's late son, Zeke, shortly after getting accepted to Louisiana State University. mackmaine4president/Instagram Many of Maine's fans and peers offered their condolences. 'I don't even believe what I just read,' Nicki Minaj, 42, wrote. 'This can't be real.' 'I love you so much,' she continued. '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.' 6 Mack Maine shared several photos of himself with his son, Zeke, upon announcing his tragic passing. mackmaine4president/Instagram 'We are praying for your whole family, Mack,' the 'Super Bass' singer concluded her message. 'We love you so much.' Advertisement 'Bru im so sorry to hear this,' rapper 2 Chainz added. 'Praying for you and the fam, I love ya bru.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rapper Mack Maine in 'Shock' Over Son Isaiah's Sudden Death
Originally appeared on E! Online Mack Maine is grieving the tragic loss of his son. The rapper and business partner of Lil Wayne announced July 28 that his son Isaiah 'Zeke' Preyan suddenly died earlier in the month after experiencing a seizure at his home in California. He was reportedly 20 years old. 'I'm still in shock and still processing the fact that he's gone,' Mack Maine (real name Jermaine Preyan) wrote in an Instagram tribute alongside pictures with his son from throughout his life. 'Still confused, still questioning life and why my child and not me.' The 43-year-old also envisioned Zeke reuniting with his grandparents, adding, '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.' In addition to the update, Mack addressed his late son directly and shared his gratitude for the impact he had made. More from E! Online Bryan Kohberger's Fellow Inmate Details His Unusual Behavior in Jail How Fame Changed Everything for 1000-Lb. Sisters Star Tammy Slaton Jesse Metcalfe Responds to Scheana Shay's Memoir Detailing Their Romance 'Zeke I thank you for granting me with one of the greatest gifts I've ever received, Fatherhood!' he shared. 'The experience and bond with you and I brought me purpose… YOU were my biggest inspiration and were the reason I got out of the bed when everyone else snoozed.' 'Your smile brightened my dark days as you were my SONshine,' Mack continued. 'Your soul was made of innocence and your heart was pure.' While noting the loss of Zeke is a pain he had 'never felt before,' the rapper also acknowledged that he was sharing the news on his own birthday. Given the timing, he called for his followers to cherish their loved ones. 'Today if you all are reading this and would like to do sumthin for me for my bday I ask that you hug the ones you love and squeeze em tight,' Mack wrote. 'If you can't hug em call em to tell them you love them… And if you in the same boat as me close you eyes and remember the good times or scroll thru pics and vids.' After sharing the news of Zeke's tragic death, Mack received a wave of support, including from his 'Tapout' collaborator Nicki Minaj. 'I don't even believe what I just read,' the 'Starships' singer commented. 'This can't be real. I love you so much. 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.' Grammy winner 2 Chainz also shared his condolences, writing, 'Bru im so sorry to hear this. praying for you and the fam I love ya bru.' For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Mack Maine announces son has died aged 20 from seizure
Rapper Mack Maine took to social media on Monday to mourn the tragic loss of his 16-year-old son Isaiah as result of a seizure. The New Orleans native, 43, posted a lengthy emotional statement on Instagram revealing that his teen son passed away as result of a seizure less than two weeks ago. 'This is a pain I've personally never felt before,' Maine said, 'but I'm still trusting and believing in God's plan and God's will and mercy.' Maine, a longtime friend and associate of rapper Lil Wayne, prefaced the moving statement in noting that he had 'been trying to build up the strength to put up this post since last night.' Maine, whose real name is Jermaine Anthony Preyan, wrote that 'On July 16th I received a call that my son Isaiah (Zeke) passed away at his home in California from a seizure.' The musician was candid in dissecting the tragic situation, as he said he was 'still in shock and still processing the fact that he's gone;' and 'still confused, still questioning life and why my child and not me.' Maine added that he was comforted by the spiritual implications following Isaiah's premature passing. '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,' Maine said. Maine thanked his late son for providing him 'with one of the greatest gifts [he's] ever received, Fatherhood!' He continued: 'The experience and bond with you and I brought me purpose… YOU were my biggest inspiration and 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. Since July 16th your village has been crushed and we're hurting.' Maine was supported by a number of notable names in the hip-hop community, including Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz and Tyga. 'I don't even believe what I just read,' said Minaj. 'This can't be real. I love you so much.' The Super Bass songstress had kind words in remembering Isiah, calling him 'the most incredible young man' and 'such a perfect boy.' Others in the music industry rallied around Maine with words of kindness and support Said Minaj, '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.' Rapper 2 Chainz said in a comment in the thread, 'Bru im so sorry to hear this, praying for you and the fam I love ya bru.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mack Maine shares news of son's death
Mack Maine, rapper and longtime Lil Wayne confidant, has shared the news that his son Isaiah died earlier this month following a seizure. Isaiah, whom Maine called Zeke, was just 20. Maine shared the news via Instagram on Monday, explaining what happened in a long caption accompanied by a carousel of family photos. He revealed that Isaiah had died on 16 July. "I'm still in shock and still processing the fact that he's gone," Maine wrote of his son. "Still confused, still questioning life and why my child and not me." "Zeke, I thank you for granting me one of the greatest gifts I've ever received, fatherhood!" he continued. "The experience and bond with you and I brought me purpose... Since 16 July, 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." Nicki Minaj was quick to respond: "I don't even believe what I just read. You guys raised the most incredible young man. We are praying for your whole family, Mack. We love you so much." Maine, real name Jermaine Anthony Preyan, was named president of Lil Wayne's record label Young Money Entertainment in 2009. He co-wrote several of Wayne's singles, including How to Love and Got Money.
