OGloc-9 Recalls Francis Magalona’s Powerful Words Before His Death
Gloc-9 is looking back on an emotional conversation with late Filipino hip-hop icon Francis Magalona — and a message whose meaning became clearer only after Magalona’s death.
During an appearance on Unshaken with Gary V., Gloc-9 recalled visiting Francis M. in the hospital and hearing the veteran rapper repeatedly reassure him about what would happen after he was gone.
According to Gloc-9’s account, he initially did not fully understand why Magalona kept giving him the same message. What happened shortly after the rapper’s death, however, helped him see those words differently.
Francis Magalona Had a Message for Gloc-9
Gloc-9 has long spoken about Francis Magalona’s influence on him as an artist. He was also an admirer of the Filipino rap pioneer, and the two worked together on music alongside other artists.
While recalling their relationship on Unshaken with Gary V., Gloc-9 discussed the period when Magalona was hospitalized.
Francis Magalona died in 2009 following a battle with acute myelogenous leukemia.
Gloc-9 said that during his hospital visits, Magalona repeatedly told him, in reversed slang, that when he died, Gloc-9 would be “okay.”
“Pag namatay ako, okay ka na ’Ris,” Gloc-9 explained was the meaning of the message.
At the time, Gloc-9 was puzzled by what his friend and mentor meant.
It was only after Magalona’s death that he began connecting those words to what happened next.
An Invitation Arrived After Francis M.’s Death
Gloc-9 recalled that the day after Magalona died, his group received a call from Eat Bulaga asking him to perform their song.
His initial reaction was hesitation.
Still grieving Magalona, Gloc-9 questioned how he could go onstage and perform without the artist who had been such an important part of the song and his journey.
His wife, Thea, encouraged him to accept the performance.
According to Gloc-9, she told him that if he did not perform the song, someone else who perhaps should not be performing it might end up doing so instead.
That perspective convinced him to go ahead.
A Stranger’s Reaction Changed His Perspective
The significance of the performance became clearer afterward.
Gloc-9 recalled encountering a woman in a parking lot who approached him and praised the performance, telling him about the impact it had made on her.
For Gloc-9, that interaction became a turning point in understanding what Magalona had been trying to communicate during their hospital conversations.
“Doon ko narealize yung sinabi ni sir Kiks na pag namatay ako, okay ka na,” he recalled.
Rather than simply viewing the message as a prediction about his career, Gloc-9’s recollection showed how Magalona’s encouragement continued to resonate with him after his mentor was gone.
Francis Magalona’s Influence on Gloc-9
Francis Magalona remains one of the most recognizable figures in Filipino hip-hop, while Gloc-9 went on to establish a major career of his own.
For Gloc-9, however, his memories of Magalona are not limited to their music.
His latest recollection highlights the personal encouragement he received from the late rapper and the lasting influence those conversations had on him.
Years after Magalona’s death, Gloc-9 continues to publicly acknowledge the role Francis M. played in his life and artistic journey.
The hospital conversation is one example of how that relationship remained meaningful long after their collaborations ended.
Gloc-9 Continues to Remember His Mentor
Nearly two decades after Magalona’s passing, Gloc-9’s recollection makes clear that the late rapper’s words have stayed with him.
What once seemed like a puzzling statement eventually became, in Gloc-9’s view, a meaningful expression of reassurance.
His story also offers another glimpse into the relationship between two significant figures in Filipino hip-hop — one whose influence continued even after his death.
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Francis Magalona tell Gloc-9 before his death?
According to Gloc-9, Francis Magalona repeatedly told him during hospital visits that when he died, Gloc-9 would be “okay.” Gloc-9 said he did not fully understand the message until after Magalona’s passing.
When did Francis Magalona die?
Francis Magalona died in 2009 after battling acute myelogenous leukemia.
Where did Gloc-9 share the story?
Gloc-9 discussed the memory during an appearance on Unshaken with Gary V., according to ABS-CBN’s Push entertainment team.
Why did Gloc-9 initially hesitate to perform after Francis Magalona died?
Gloc-9 recalled being asked to perform their song on Eat Bulaga shortly after Magalona’s death. He initially questioned how he could perform while grieving his friend and collaborator.
Who encouraged Gloc-9 to perform?
According to Gloc-9, his wife, Thea, encouraged him to accept the performance.
