TikToker Malik Taylor<\/strong> has died at the age of 28.<\/p>\n His death was announced in a social media post made by Alpha Kappa Psi, Taylor\u2019s fraternity at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is with heavy hearts that we share our beloved Brother, Malik Taylor, has gone to \u2018Audit Eternal,\u2019\u201d the business fraternity wrote via Instagram<\/span><\/a> on Thursday, August 21. \u201cTo know him was to know he was a light to everyone \u2014 always bringing laughter, joy and a warm smile that brightened every room he entered.\u201d<\/p>\n The post continued, \u201cBrother Taylor embodied the values of brotherhood, unity and compassion. His ability to uplift others, share kindness and spread joy will forever remain in our memories.\u201d<\/p>\n Taylor\u2019s cause of death has yet to be revealed.<\/p>\n In the days before his death, Taylor was posting videos to Instagram<\/span><\/a> and addressing various topics, including WWE star Naomi<\/strong> announcing her pregnancy<\/span><\/a> and the NFL highlighting male cheerleaders.<\/p>\n In his final TikTok<\/span><\/a> video posted before his death, Taylor celebrated his move from Memphis, Tennessee, to Charlotte, North Carolina.<\/p>\n \u201cEverybody stop me and say, \u2018Oh, why you move to Charlotte, North Carolina?\u2019\u201d Malik said on Tuesday, August 19. \u201cBecause I heard the Queen City needed a king. The Queen City needed a king. And before you be like, \u2018Oh, I\u2019m here, I\u2019m here.\u2019 Exactly. That\u2019s why they called for me.\u201d<\/p>\n Across both his Instagram and TikTok accounts, Taylor earned a following of more than 250,000 people.<\/p>\n His recent posts are now flooded with comments from fans expressing shock over his death.<\/p>\n \u201cRest in peace handsome,\u201d TikToker Raymonte<\/strong> shared in the comments<\/span><\/a> section. Bad Girls Club<\/i> alum Judi Jai<\/strong> added<\/span><\/a>, \u201cYour voice will live on forever. Thank you for interviewing me. RIP.\u201d<\/p>\n Taylor also had his own YouTube channel<\/span><\/a>, The Unpopular Party<\/i>, where he would break down pop culture moments in explainer-style videos. Recent topics included season 7 of Love Island USA<\/i><\/span><\/a> and Nicki Minaj<\/strong>\u2019s social media behavior.<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
\n Malik Taylor<\/span> Courtesy of Malik Taylor \/ Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
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