The 43-year-old rapper is still "in shock" and "questioning life" after 20-year-old Isaiah, who was known as Zeke, passed away earlier this month after suffering a seizure
30 July 2025
Mack shared a series of family photos and videos from over the years on Instagram on Monday (28.07.25) and wrote: "Been trying to build up the strength to put up this post since last night so bear with me [prayer emoji]
"On July 16th I received a call that my son Isaiah (Zeke) passed away at his home in California from a seizure. 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 [two dove emojis] (sic)"
The Young Money president hailed fatherhood as one of the "greatest gifts" he had received and credited Zeke as his "biggest inspiration and motivation".
He continued: "Zeke I thank you for granting me with one of the greatest gifts I've ever received, Fatherhood! 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 [sunshine emoji] Your soul was made of innocence and your heart was pure.
"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 [p rayer emoji]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. [prayer emoji] (sic)"
Mack noted Monday was also both his own birthday and the anniversary of his father's passing.
He wrote: "Speaking of Dip for those that know me know today's my birthday and also the day my pops passed. It's been 2 years since he's transitioned but it feels like 2,000 but I'm happy he found peace They said God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers but..
"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... 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
"To Zeke I love you and I know I'll see you again... 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 [two dove emojis] (sic)"
Nicki Minaj was among those to share her condolences on the post.
She commented: "I don't even believe what I just read. 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."
