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TikToker Malik Taylor Dead at 28

Malik Taylor, known for his comedic videos and over 250,000 followers, passed away shortly after moving to Charlotte; his cause of death remains unconfirmed.

  • On Aug. 20, 2025, Alpha Kappa Psi's Zeta Phi chapter confirmed TikTok creator Malik Taylor died at 28, with wider reports following on August 21, 2025.
  • At this time, a cause has not been officially confirmed but Malik Taylor's final TikTok post documented his recent move to Charlotte, North Carolina, and some outlets suggested a car accident.
  • Taylor had built a large online following with more than 250,000 followers and over 94,000 YouTube subscribers, leaving teaching in 2023 to focus on content creation; Alpha Kappa Psi, Zeta Phi chapter, remembered him as a light deeply missed.
  • Across social media, tributes poured in from fans on TikTok, X and Instagram who honored Malik Taylor's humor and energy, shocking his over 250,000 TikTok followers who reacted to his Aug. 19 upload.
  • As a Memphis native and Austin Peay State University graduate, Malik Taylor left teaching to create content full-time, inspiring audiences and building a strong community presence.
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E! News broke the news in United States on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
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