The YouTube community is in mourning after a young content creator was found dead. According to exclusive reports by TMZ, P2isthename, who’s real name is Philip Enewally, was only 26.
Details surrounding his death are scarce as a formal investigation into the matter continues. So far, family members have confirmed to TMZ that Enewally died on March 14, just two weeks after uploading his final YouTube video on the platform.
The Los Angeles County Coroner reported Enewally was found dead inside of a Los Angeles mail room, although it remains until how exactly he ended up there. His family is asking for privacy as they continue to deal with the tragic matter.
On YouTube, P2 amassed almost 4 million subscribers. On Instagram, he has close to 800,000 followers. The YouTuber had been making videos and creating content for almost ten years. He built his brand first by making gaming content online, but over the years, he progressed to broader lifestyle content, with his final video being titled “a regular night with my rich ‘psychotic’ friends.” Recently, Enewally had even started his own clothing line called DontMindUs and had plans to move from Los Angeles to Atlanta.
The Nigerian American influencer was loved by many, and since news of his death, fans have expressed their sympathies and love for him. On X, fellow YouTuber and close friend to Enewally, COLETHEMAN, tweeted saying “wow. I’m honestly at a loss for words. He was always so kind to me and gave me so much content creation advice.”
Streamer Kai Cenat also shared his condolences saying “I want to say RIP P2... he literally showed me support over and over” at the start of his career. Fellow gamer Adin Ross also honored the memory of his friend with a moment of silence. “You never know when it’s your last day on earth,” he said.