Kevin Samuels death news – YouTuber star’s mom heard of son’s death from social media just days before Mother’s Day

Relationship with Renner, continued

Twitter users rushed to social media to speculate if Samuels and Renner were dating.

One posted: “Is Brittany Renner flirting with Kevin Samuels.”

Another commented: “Kevin Samuels hanging out with Brittany Renner?”

The pair were seen together just months after Renner announced on her Instagram feed that it was “step daddy season”.

She said: “Hey yall, hi. It’s officially stepdaddy season. Yeah, what up? I got the car seat in the back, let’s go to the park!

“Don’t let your baby daddy or baby mama block your blessings.”

Relationship with Brittany Renner

In November 2021, Samuels and Renner were seen together in an Instagram clip, fueling speculation that they were dating.

In the clip, Samuels showed off his luxury motor and can be heard saying: “Surely, surely can’t fit in that.”

Renner was wearing a purple jumpsuit and knee-high boots.

The pair were reportedly seen on a so-called shopping date in Atlanta, Georgia.

They apparently went into several luxury stores and onlookers told News Nation USA at the time that Samuels was taking Renner on a “shopping spree.”

Alcantara’s statement, continued

“Ms Alcantara also said that early morning, Mr Samuels complained of chest pain.”

“She attempted to help him, but he fell on top of her and proceeded to notify 911.”

The police report also stated that “Ms Alcantara also said she requested the 911 operator to contact the front desk for a defibrillator to keep Mr Samuels responsive until Grady arrived because she is a nurse.”

Kevin Samuels was then transported to Piedmont Hospital.

What did Ortencia Alcantara say?

On May 6, 2022, Georgia police officials responded to a call they received from an Atlanta apartment.

According to a report from Atlanta law enforcement, police entered the scene and “observed” fire department officials “performing CPR to a black male, unresponsive.”

The report revealed that officers “then met Ms. Ortencia Alcantara, who identified the male as Mr Kevin Samuels.”

“Ms Alcantara stated that she met Mr Samuels last night, came to his apartment, and spent the night with him.”

Final video

Hours before his death, footage of Samuels ranting about “basic” women was uploaded 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 said: “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.”

When did he start his YouTube channel?

Kevin gained a large following for his life and relationship advice videos that he posted to his self-titled YouTube channel.

He started the channel back in May 2015, and it was an instant hit.

Kevin eventually gathered a whopping 1.4million subscribers to his account.

On Instagram, he had an impressive 1.2million followers.

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 had a huge following as a vlogger and was known for his advice on relationships and how to improve your life.

In the past, Kevin, who was from Atlanta, was slammed for making misogynistic comments.

He sparked outrage after he claimed that unmarried women over 35 years old are considered to be “leftover women”.

Cause of death

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.

After EMS officials performed CPR on Samuels, he was transported to Piedmont Hospital for evaluation.

‘Disgraceful’

Many have taken to social media since Samuels’ death to honor him, but many have also taken to social media to remind people of his controversial views.

“Kevin Samuels has made a career off of shamelessly disgracing Black women for profit,” journalist Ernest Owens wrote.

“He emboldened the most toxic individuals to project tired and harmful narratives about Black women.

“Dead or alive, what a disgraceful life to live.

“That’s all I’ve got for that misogynist.”

What is Kevin Samuels’ net worth?

Kevin had an estimated net worth of $4million, according to Famous Wealthy People, 

He described himself as an image consultant on Instagram and earned nearly $10,000 for each consult.

The influencer 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, 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.

Kevin’s ex-wives, continued

Seven years later, he found love with another woman and the two tied the knot for three years before another divorce due to “irreconcilable differences”.

Speaking of his ex-wives he told VLAD-TV: “I don’t say anything negative about them, because there’s no reason to.”

There is not much information available on his ex-wives and their names and Kevin steers clear of the topic.

Kevin’s ex-wives

Kevin told VLAD-TV that he has been married twice in the past, with both ending in divorce.

In the interview, he stated that he tied the knot with his high school sweetheart, but the marriage lasted just over a year.

He added that they probably should not have got married and were better “as friends”.

But he said: “We have a great relationship. We’ve known each other since fourth grade.”

The couple shares a daughter, born in 2001.

Was he married?

YouTube star Kevin Samuels was not married to anyone at the time of his death.

But the 56-year-old, who was born in March 1965, was reportedly married twice, with both ending in divorce.

Despite his fame, Kevin has managed to keep his personal life relatively under wraps from the public.

In 2021, it was claimed that the YouTuber was in a relationship with Instagram influencer @sixthegoddis.

How many subscribers did Kevin have?

The YouTuber had 1.4million subscribers at the time of his death.

In his controversial videos, Kevin often discussed topics like dating and relationships.

What was Kevin Samuels’ cause of death? (2/2)

Kevin’s name became a top trending topic on Twitter late on May 5, 2022, as people tried to sort out the facts.

On Friday, May 6, 2022, Samuels’ mother, Beverly Samuels-Burch confirmed to NBC News that he passed away.

She did not immediately say what his cause of death was but said she heard about his death through social media.

“That was a terrible thing for social media to put that out. I didn’t even know. I hadn’t even been notified,” she said.

“All I’m doing is requesting that people pray for us,” she continued.

What was Kevin Samuels’ cause of death? (1/2)

Rumors regarding Samuels’ death began circulating on Twitter and other social media outlets on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

A woman, who was reportedly spending the night with Samuels, called 911 after the Youtuber fell on top of her, reports claimed.

Medical officials found Samuels unresponsive on the floor of his apartment, the report states.

After EMS officials performed CPR on Samuels, he was transported to Piedmont Hospital for evaluation.

One Twitter account said: “A close friend of Kevin Samuels Melanie King has just confirmed he has passed away. May he Rest In Peace.”

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.

Final rant before passing

Hours before his death, Samuels uploaded a video titled Modern Women are a Party of 1 to his YouTube and Instagram channels, where he ranted about so-called basic women.

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.”

Samuels previously sparked outrage on social media after claiming unmarried women over 35 years old are considered to be “leftover women”.

His videos also feature claims that allege modern women are average at best.

Samuels’ lack of social media activity

Samuels’ Instagram account included a video he posted Wednesday afternoon in which he talks about “modern women” and reflects on whether they are “a party of 1.”

That was Samuels’ most recent social media activity, as his Facebook had not been updated since at least Tuesday.

His final tweet was posted in April, but that post was linked to his Instagram.

The last video he posted on his YouTube channel was about the aforementioned “Modern Women” and was published at the same time as the Instagram post on Wednesday.

Hip-hop stars react to Kevin’s death

Controversial YouTube figure Kevin Samuels has reportedly died, causing a wave of reaction on social media from the hip-hop world.

“RIP Kevin Samuels,” Quality Control Music CEO Pierre “P” Thomas posted on Twitter.

“Very disturbing to read all the bad comments regarding Kevin Samuels and his passing,” Gangsta Boo posted among a series of tweets.

“Mfs was really mad at him for having his own perspective and opinions which in some cases was accurate asf. Yall pathetic for that.”

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.”

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.

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.

Kevin’s mother learnt of his death from social media

Kevin Samuels mother, Beverly Samuels-Burch, declined to release details about what happened.

However, she said she learned of her son’s death from social media.

“That was a terrible thing for social media to put that out. I didn’t even know. I hadn’t even been notified,” she said in a phone call on Friday.

“All I’m doing is requesting that people pray for us.”

In April 2022, Kevin Samuels sparked social media outrage after he called unmarried women who are 35 years old and older “leftovers.” 

“If you have made it to 35 and you are unmarried, you are a leftover woman…you are what is left.

“Men know that there is likely something wrong with you whether you want to hear it or not,” said Samuels. 

He continued to say: “I am telling you the truth that you don’t want to hear. Men know that there is likely something wrong with you—that you can not be an adjustable six or higher—35 and unmarried.

“Something wrong with you. That’s where men automatically coming at it.”  

Fans pay tribute to Kevin

Fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to the YouTuber following the confirmation of his passing from his mother.

One fan wrote on Twitter: “Thank you for guiding todays young people into being better individuals and better prepared for marriage. Your legacy will continue to live on.”

Another said: “May you Rest in peace @kevinrsamuels1 you were a force of good change, the community truely lost a hero. Condolences to the family”

While a third wrote: “I am one of the many that are saddened hearing the news about #KevinSamuels but at the same time thankful for his existence. I will be forever be Grateful for this man.”