May 07, 2022
Kevin Samuels, the controversial image consultant who grew in infamy on social media due to his views on women and relationships, died on Thursday (May 5).
His mother, Beverly Samuels-Burch, confirmed the YouTuber’s passing and told NBC News she found out about his death via 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 Friday (May 6). “All I’m doing is requesting that people pray for us.”
Samuels developed a cult following, especially among Hip Hop circles. On social media Thursday and Friday, tributes began pouring in about Samuels, including ones from Joe Budden, T.I. and more, most taking in Samuels’ loss of life while pointing out those who celebrated his untimely demise.
“It’s disgusting what some of y’all do when death occurs,” Budden wrote on Twitter. “Miserable fucks, praying for y’all…”
It’s disgusting what some of y’all do when death occurs.
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) May 6, 2022
RIP Kevin Samuels ????????
— P (@qcm_p) May 6, 2022
Very disturbing to read all the bad comments regarding Kevin Samuels and his passing. Mfs was really mad at him for having his own perspective and opinions which in some cases was accurate asf. Yall pathetic for that.
— LOLA (@GangstaBooQOM) May 6, 2022
What did kevin samuels die from? Being 56 and unmarried?
— JEAN DEAUX° (@jeandeauxmusic) May 6, 2022
Imagine you pay yo respects at Kevin samuels grave & his spirit float up n call you a broke fat fuck with no chances at true love
— JEAN DEAUX° (@jeandeauxmusic) May 6, 2022
Love him or hate him, from what I watched of him, I do truly believe he wanted Black men & women to be honest with ourselves and each other. #KevinSamuels
— Ebro (@oldmanebro) May 6, 2022
Who knew all this time he was telling Black women we’ll die alone and unwanted, ran through and leftover, Kevin Samuels was talking about himself.
— Uju Anya (@UjuAnya) May 6, 2022