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Key Takeaways:

• Isaiah “Zeke” Preyan, Mack Maine’s 20-year-old son, died from a seizure on July 16 in California.
• Maine’s Instagram tribute, posted on Monday (July 28), mirrored on fatherhood, loss and the ache of dropping a toddler.
• The Hip Hop neighborhood, together with Nicki Minaj and a couple of Chainz, shared condolences and reminiscences of Zeke.

Mack Maine is mourning an unimaginable loss. The longtime Young Money Entertainment president revealed on Monday (July 28) that his son, Isaiah “Zeke” Preyan, handed away in California earlier this month after struggling a seizure. According to TMZ, he was simply 20 years previous.

The emotional announcement was shared on Instagram alongside a carousel of photographs, together with pictures of Zeke with pals, enjoying devices and holding an indication studying “LSU Bound.” The put up arrived on what can also be Maine’s birthday — a day he famous additionally marks the second anniversary of his personal father’s passing.

“Been trying to build up the strength to put up this post since last night, so bear with me,” the New Orleans rapper 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.” Maine additionally mirrored on the bond he shared along with his son, calling him his “biggest inspiration and motivation.” He additionally thanked Zeke for giving him the “greatest gift” he’s ever acquired — fatherhood.

“Your smile brightened my dark days as you were my SONshine,” he wrote. “Your soul was made of innocence, and your heart was pure.”

The loss has left their whole neighborhood in mourning. “Since July 16, your village has been crushed and we’re hurting,” Maine added. “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.”

Zeke, he wrote, has now “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.”

Several movie star pals and friends expressed their condolences within the feedback, together with Maine’s Young Money household. “I don’t even believe what I just read,” Nicki Minaj commented beneath the put up. “This can’t be real. I love you so much. You guys raised the most incredible young man. He was such a perfect boy … We are praying for your whole family, Mack.”

Reginae Carter, daughter of Lil Wayne, added, “I love you so much. Praying for you!”

Additional messages poured in from Monica, La La Anthony, Lauren London, 2 Chainz, DJ Premier, Deion Sanders Jr. and extra.

Before ending his tribute, Maine requested these studying to honor his son by displaying like to their households: “If you all are reading this and would like to do [something] for me for my [birthday], I ask that you hug the ones you love and squeeze ‘em tight… If you can’t hug ‘em, call ‘em to tell them you love them.”

“To Zeke, I love you and I know I’ll see you again,” he concluded. “Until we meet again… LOVE.”