Popular YouTuber P2istheName, whose real name was Philip Enewally, has died at the age of 26.
The Los Angeles County Coroner confirmed he was ‘found dead on Friday in a mailroom’, though details surrounding his death remain scarce as an investigation is ongoing, per TMZ.
Enewally’s mother spoke with the outlet on Saturday, confirming his passing and asking for privacy as the family grieves.
She encouraged fans to visit his channel to honor his memory.
Following the news, fellow YouTuber COLETHEMAN paid tribute to Enewally on social media, remembering him as a generous friend.
‘My good friend @P2istheName has passed away… wow. I’m honestly at a loss for words. He was always so kind to me and gave me so much content creation advice. May he rest in peace. This breaks my heart,’ he tweeted.
Popular YouTuber P2istheName, whose real name was Philip Enewally, has died at the age of 26
The Los Angeles County Coroner confirmed he was found dead on Friday in a mailroom, though details surrounding his death remain scarce as an investigation is ongoing, per TMZ
P2istheName’s last YouTube video was uploaded about two weeks ago.
In a previous post, he mentioned plans to move from Los Angeles to Atlanta.
Notably, he also found success outside of YouTube with his clothing brand, DontMindUs.
Several of his videos showcased him personally packaging and shipping out merchandise to fans.
In many of his final uploads from Los Angeles, he was seen frequenting mailrooms and shipping centers, having completely sold out his entire inventory.
Enewally gained a massive following through his NBA 2K and Fortnite gaming videos.
He later expanded into broader gaming content, including Let’s Play walkthroughs.
The star also shared glimpses of his life with his four million subscribers, including videos like one where he took fans through ‘a day in the life of a young Black millionaire’ in Los Angeles.
In many of his final uploads from Los Angeles, he was seen frequenting mailrooms and shipping centers, having completely sold out his entire inventory
The star also shared glimpses of his life with his four million subscribers, including videos like one where he took fans through ‘a day in the life of a young Black millionaire’ in Los Angeles
While his recent uploads averaged between 20,000 and 60,000 views, he once attracted millions of viewers per video.
In recent months, he had opened up about feeling ‘lost’ on YouTube, sharing his struggles with declining viewership and uncertainty about the future of his content.
Fans showed their love and support online, with one writing, ‘This man was my childhood, I still can’t believe ts is real. May he rest in peace.’
Another shared, ‘Never been touched by a celebrity’s death like this one.’
Yet another simply posted, ‘rip to a youtube legend.’
Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances of his death.
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