TikTok influencer Malik Taylor has died at the age of 28.
His cause of death has not yet been revealed, but the news was confirmed by his business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, in a heartfelt Facebook post.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share our beloved Brother, Malik Taylor, has gone to ‘Audit Eternal,'” the message read. “To know him was to know he was a light to everyone — always bringing laughter, joy and a warm smile that brightened every room he entered.”
The fraternity added: “Though your time with us was far too short, you were a good and faithful Brother, and the ‘Great Auditor’ will reward you for your everlasting work.”
Taylor had been a member of Alpha Kappa Psi while studying at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, and graduated in 2020, according to People.
Taylor rose to fame with his pop culture breakdowns and comedy skits, building a fan base of more than 15,000 followers on Instagram and 252,000 on TikTok.
He had recently relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina, and marked his 28th birthday on July 2 with a post that now feels haunting in hindsight.
“Survived the 27 club (Barely). Only right I celebrate my 28th likes it’s the party of the century. Call me Malik Gatsby. Cheers to the rest of my roaring 20s Old Sport,” he wrote.
