TikTok And Internet Celebrity Malik Taylor Passes Away at Just 28

Social media platforms are abuzz with tributes for Malik Taylor, an internet sensation who passed away at the young age of 28. On August 20, the Alpha Kappa Psi chapter at Austin Peay State University announced the tragic news. "With heavy hearts, we inform you that our cherished Brother, Malik Taylor, has transitioned to ‘Audit Eternal,’” the business fraternity proclaimed via an Instagram post. “To know him was to appreciate his radiant spirit—constantly instilling humor, happiness, and a welcoming smile that lit up every room.” The heartfelt message further elaborated on Taylor’s embodiment of brotherhood, unity, and compassion. “His capacity to elevate others, showcase kindness, and spread joy will be engraved in our memories,” it stated. The post concluded with condolences to his family and friends. Taylor's cause of death remains unknown. Before his passing, he joyfully documented his relocation from Memphis to Charlotte, teasing, "The Queen City needed a king.”