Nationwide — Philip Enewally, a 26-year-old African American YouTuber who called himself “P2istheName”, has died unexpectedly at the age of 26 after collapsing in front of his L.A. apartment. Authorities do not suspect foul play and believe his death was from natural causes.
No signs of drugs or alcohol were found. The L.A. County Coroner has performed an autopsy, with toxicology results pending.
P2istheName rose to fame by posting NBA 2K and Fortnite gaming videos before expanding into general gaming content. He later ventured into fashion by launching his clothing line, WallyCo. His final video was uploaded two weeks ago, where he mentioned plans to move from Los Angeles to Atlanta.
The 26-year-old YouTuber had a strong fanbase of four million subscribers. Alongside his gaming videos, he also shared vlogs that gave viewers a glimpse into his life as a young black millionaire in L.A.