His mother confirmed that Kevin Samuels, a YouTuber best known for his controversial relationship advice, has passed away.
Rumors of his death first spread on social media on Thursday evening.
His mother, Beverly Samuels-Burch, declined to reveal details about what happened. She said she learned of her son’s death from social media.
“It was horrible for social media to post this. I didn’t even know. I wasn’t even notified,” she said in a phone call on Friday. “All I do is ask people to pray for us.”
The Atlanta Police Department said officers were called to an apartment in East Basis Ferry Road, Nebraska Thursday morning “in connection with an individual injury.” By the time the police arrived, first responders were performing CPR on an unresponsive man later identified as Samuels.
A woman in the apartment told officers that Samuel complained of chest pain and that she tried to help him but he fell, according to the police report. The woman called 911.
Police said Samuel was taken to Piedmont Hospital. When called Friday, the Fulton County medical examiner’s office said it could not confirm or deny any information.
Samuels, who describes himself as an image consultant, shared YouTube videos It has over 1.4 million subscribers discussing topics including dating and relationships. His views, which many people on social media felt were an attack on black women, often sparked outrage. Last month, he came under fire for a video in which he described unmarried women over 35 as “leftovers”.
He said in a video, “If you reach 35 and you’re not married, you’re a woman left. You’re what’s left. Guys know something might be wrong with you.”“
It also sparked controversy over the videos in which he was Classification of women’s appearance Based on their appearance and dress size. Many said his advice was toxic and misogynistic.
After the news of his death, many social media users were quick to point out his controversial views.
Journalist Ernest Owens wrote, “Kevin Samuels has made a career of shamelessly humiliating black women for profit. He has encouraged the most toxic individuals to produce tired and hurtful accounts of black women,” journalist Ernest Owens wrote. “Dead or alive, what a disgraceful life to live. That’s all I have for a misogynist.”
“What did Kevin Samuel die from? Being fifty-six years old and unmarried?” Musician Jean Doe tweeted.
Some, including YouTuber Adam22, have defended Samuels. He wrote, “Kevin Samuels was a good guy who gave solid advice to so many people. He was tarnished for having his opinion and a spine and didn’t retreat into the mob. Rest in peace,” he wrote.
“Twitter geek. Proud troublemaker. Professional student. Total zombie guru. Web specialist. Creator.”