A CONTROVERSIAL YouTube star and online “relationship guru” has passed away aged 56, his mother has confirmed.
His mother, Beverly Samuels-Burch, confirmed his death to NBC News but declined to release details about what happened.
She said she learned of her son’s death from social media.
Earlier a close friend of self-proclaimed guru Samuels, Melanie King, revealed she’d received “family confirmation” that the Modern Women creator had passed away.
A Georgia officer, who goes by J. Figuereo, has opened up about how he responded to a call at to the apartment in which Kevin Samuels was living in.
The officer said it was a call regarding an injured person.
He said: “Upon arrival, I Ofc.J.Figuereo observed the fire department engine # 21 performing C.P.R to a black male, unresponsive on the floor of his apartment.”
Unverified reports shared on social media claim the YouTuber died after suffering a cardiac arrest.
However, the circumstances or cause of Samuels’ death are yet to be officially confirmed.
Read our Kevin Samuels live blog for the latest news…
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Explaiend: What is Kevin Samuels’ net worth?
The self-proclaimed influencer Kevin Samuels had a huge following on social media – with over one million followers on Instagram.
According to Famous Wealthy People, Kevin had an estimated net worth of $4million.
He described himself as an image consultant on Instagram and earned nearly $10,000 for each consult.
He also earned a lot of his money through his YouTube channel Kevin Samuels where he has over 1.4 million subscribers.
Kevin had his own showroom called Life & Style by Kevin Samuels in Los Angeles where he provided fashion and life advice alongside his online programs.
He had a large luxury car collection including a Lamborghini Urus worth $300,000.
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How many YouTube subscribers did he have?
His channel, which has over 1.4million subscribers, features videos such as “modern women are average at best” and “women should let men use them.”
Samuels used his platform to share advice to followers – the majority of whom are men between the ages of 18 and 34.
Kevin Samuels’ passing was confirmed on May 6, 2022, by his mother, Beverly Samuels-Burch, who had learned after-the-fact about her son’s death.
According to NBC News, “That was a terrible thing for social media to put that out. I didn’t even know. I hadn’t even been notified,” Samuels-Burch said in a phone call on Friday. “All I’m doing is requesting that people pray for us.”
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Final video of Kevin Samuels
Footage shows self-proclaimed love guru Kevin Samuels ranting about so-called basic women – hours before his death.
Samuels uploaded the tirade titled “Modern Women are a Party of 1” to his YouTube and Instagram channels on May 4.
The influencer, who has previously been accused of misogyny, said: “Ladies, why is it that I say that modern women are a party of one?”
Samuels ranted: “Men don’t care about what you have. We care about who you are. Your masters, your Ph.D., your property or your car, whatever, is NOT what men choose.
“Women judged from the highest man they were ever able to ‘deal’ with. She thought that automatically adjusted her level.”
In the video, he said he’s starting to see “hellified basic chicks.”
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“I had no idea my son Kevin Samuels died until I saw it on social media”
YOUTUBER Kevin Samuels’ heartbroken mother recalls learning about her son’s death via social media.
Samuels‘ mother, Beverly Samuels-Burch, confirmed her son’s passing to NBC on Friday after rumors of his death spread on social media on Thursday.
The distraught mother told the outlet she learned about her son’s death via social media, calling it a “terrible thing” to put that out.
“That was a terrible thing for social media to put that out. I didn’t even know. I hadn’t even been notified,” she told NBC in a phone call on Friday.
“All I’m doing is requesting that people pray for us.”
Samuels’ mother declined to provide details about his death; however, according to an incident report by the Atlanta Police Department, first responders responded to a 911 call at Samuels’ apartment after he experienced chest pain.
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Kevin’s ‘secret’ daughter
In 2021, a young black lady claimed that she was Kevin Samuels’ daughter.
She was born on June 29, 2000, but her name was not disclosed.
It is thought that his alleged daughter is from one of his previous marriages.
Reportedly, Kevin and his ex-wife share joint custody of their daughter.
However, her claims were not well received by his online fans as some of it was not true.
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Who are Kevin Samuels’ ex-wives?
Numerous reports claim that the relationship guru has been married twice in the past.
There is not much information available on his ex-wives and Kevin steers clear on the topic even in his interviews.
According to FameShala his first marriage lasted for a year. The couple shares a daughter together, born in 2001.
After about a year, the couple divorced and went separate ways.
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Is Kevin Samuels married?
Kevin Samuels is currently not married to anyone.
But the 56-year-old has reportedly been married twice, with both ending in divorce.
Despite his fame Kevin has managed to keep his personal life relatively under wraps from the public.
Last year it was claimed that claims that Kevin Samuels was in a relationship with Instagram influencer @sixthegoddis.
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How did Kevin Samuels become famous?
Kevin was born on March 13, 1965 and shot to fame on YouTube as a self proclaimed “lifestyle guru”.
He has a huge following as a vlogger, and is known for his advice on relationships and how to improve your life.
In the past, Kevin, who hails from Atlanta, has been slammed for making misogynistic comments.
He sparked outrage after claiming unmarried women over 35 years old are considered to be “leftover women”.
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Kevin’s YouTube videos
Kevin Samuels was known for dating advice and YouTube videos where he operated under the self-proclaimed title of an “image consultant.”
Some of his most popular videos include “How Much Do You Cost to Submit?” and “Modern Women Are Average at Best?”
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YouTubers and influencers said they ‘pray this isn’t true’
Influencer Sabrina Paterson said: “Prayers I pray this isn’t true.”
American TV personality Phaedra Parks posted two praying emojis alongside a love heart.
Canadian YouTuber LaToya Forever said: “No just no.”
And, singer-songwriter Sy Ari da Kid posted: “Nah OG don’t leave that soon brother. Keep killin.”
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Rumours of death circulated online
Rumors regarding Kevin’s death began circulating on Twitter and other social media outlets earlier today.
Fans of Kevin who found fellowship in the influencer’s ideology have accused critics of celebrating his death
“Kevin Samuels told broke men & mediocre faced women to shoot in their range and only one group wants him dead because of it,” one user wrote.
Another on social media wrote: “I don’t believe Kevin Samuels is dead, for the record. But me not feeling bad if he is doesn’t mean I’m ‘celebrating’ it.
“He went out of his way to be cruel. We are not required to mourn virtues he didn’t show. And asking black women, of all ppl, to show tact is audacious.”
Further details surrounding his cause of death have yet to be revealed.
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How many children does Kevin Samuels have?
In 2021, a young black lady claimed that she was Kevin Samuels’ daughter.
She was born on June 29, 2000 but her name was not disclosed.
It is thought that his alleged daughter is from one of his previous marriages.
Reportedly, Kevin and his ex-wife share joint custody of their daughter.
However, her claims were not well received by his online fans as some of it was not true.
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What does Kevin Samuels do for a living?
The self proclaimed relationship guru, Kevin Samuels dishes out lifestyle and relationship advice through his Youtube channel.
He is also known as an image and lifestyle consultant, advising his followers on how to live their lives.
Many of his videos and ideas have been criticised heavily for being misogynistic, particularly towards women of colour.
A few weeks ago he caused outrage on social media after he said that women over 35 years old are “leftover” if they are unmarried.
His channel, which has 1.42million subscribers, feature videos such as ‘modern women are average at best’ and ‘women should let men use them.’
Samuels uses his platform to share advice based on lifestyle and the majority of his followers are men between the ages of 18 and 34.
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How many followers does Kevin Samuels have?
Kevin Samuels’ online following has grown at a fast rate,
He has more than a million followers on Instagram and over 80,000 on TikTok.
Samuels also boasts 1.4million YouTube subscribers and more than 250,000 followers on Facebook.
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Rumours of Samuels’ death originated from SINGLE post
The online news spread like wildfire on social media and triggered a battle between his fans and critics.
Those who have found fellowship in the influencer’s ideology accused his critics of celebrating his death.
Kevin’s name became a top trending topic on Twitter late on May 5, 2022, as people tried to sort out the facts.
It appears that the reports of his death originated from a single social media post in which there are claims he died.
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What has Kevin Samuels said about women?
Samuels has been slammed for making misogynistic comments in the past.
He sparked outrage after claiming unmarried women over 35 years old are considered to be “leftover women”.
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Kevin Samuels’ last social media post
Kevin Samuels’s most recent post on Instagram was a 94-minute clip titled: “Modern Women are a Party of One”.
He shared the footage on Wednesday this week.
The video is also the last clip uploaded to his YouTube page.
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‘Rest in Paradise Brother’
One social media user said that he did not agree with Samuels, but he still honored the Youtuber’s life.
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What happened on May 5? continued
After EMS officials performed CPR on Samuels, he was transported to Piedmont Hospital for evaluation.
Both the APD and the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office said they could not confirm or deny any information regarding Samuels’ death.
Unverified reports shared on social media claim the star suffered a cardiac arrest, but these have not been confirmed.
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What happened on May 5?
According to an incident report by the Atlanta Police Department, first responders responded to a 911 call at Samuels’ apartment after he experienced chest pain.
A woman, who was spending the night with Samuels, called 911 after the Youtuber fell on top of her.
Medical officials found Samuels unresponsive on the floor of his apartment, the report states.
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What was Kevin’s net worth?
On Thursday, reports about Kevin started circulating, leaving fans wondering what had happened to him.
Later, many news organisations including American television network Revolt TV, confirmed his passing.
Kevin identified himself as an “Image Consultant” and “Influencer”. He had his own YouTube channel with more than 1.4 million subscribers.
According to Famous Wealthy People, Kevin had a net worth of $4 million.
He had made his presence felt across different social media sites through his work, and boasted more than 80,000 followers on Instagram, and over 277,000 on Facebook.
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Kevin’s rise to popularity
Kevin Samuels rose to popularity in 2021 following several viral moments capturing segments from his online show in which he would offer dating consultations.
In one of his first viral videos, Samuels describes a woman as “average”; in another, he challenges a caller on the size of his manhood.
“Why does Kevin Samuels continue to have a platform when it’s built on the backs of the women he hates?” Candace McDuffie wrote in an opinion piece for the Root.
In the article, McDuffie also called for Samuels to be held accountable – just days before his death.
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Atlanta police called to apartment in the morning
Atlanta police have said they were called to an apartment on Paces Ferry Road on Thursday morning.
Police said that a woman who was with Samuels said she came to his apartment and spent the night, and in the morning he complained of chest pain.
The woman told police that as she tried to help him but he fell on top of her, sparking her to call 911. She said she also asked the front desk for a defibrillator because she is a nurse.
When police got to the scene, paramedics were performing CPR on Samuels, who was unresponsive.
Samuels was rushed to Piedmont Hospital.
Atlanta police would only confirm that he was taken to the hospital. His current condition is unclear.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office told Channel 2 Action News that they could not confirm or deny Samuel’s death.
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Explained: What is a lifestyle consultant?
A lifestyle consultant can offer services across many areas of life from dating to fashion to fitness.
Often a lifestyle consultant will work independently or own a firm which provides these services.
They can help you prep a weekly meal plan or declutter and organise your space.
The goal of a consultant is to help their client reach milestones and help them lead more fulfilling and happy lives.
Mostly this is done on a one-to-one basis, to build trust and tailor the advice to the client, although Samuels gives out more general advice online.
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What does Kevin Samuels do for a living?
The self-proclaimed relationship guru, Kevin Samuels dishes out lifestyle and relationship advice through his YouTube channel.
He is also known as an image and lifestyle consultant, advising his followers on how to live their lives.
Many of Kevin’s videos and ideas have been criticised heavily for being misogynistic, particularly towards women of colour.
In April 2022, he caused outrage on social media after he said that women over 35 years old are “leftover” if they are unmarried.
His channel, which has 1.42million subscribers, features videos such as “modern women are average at best” and “women should let men use them”.
Samuels uses his platform to share advice based on lifestyle and the majority of his followers are men between the ages of 18 and 34.
