The YouTube personality known as P2istheName, whose real identity was Philip Enewally, has reportedly passed away. According to case details obtained by Us Weekly from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, Enewally was discovered deceased in a mail room on Friday, March 14th. He was just 26 years old, and the exact cause of his demise remains undetermined. Us Weekly has reached out to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner for further comment.
On March 15th, TMZ reported that Enewally's mother had confirmed his passing, requesting that the family's privacy be respected during this time of mourning. She also encouraged individuals to visit his YouTube channel, P2istheName, as a means of honoring his memory.
Enewally was a beloved YouTuber with nearly 4 million subscribers, renowned for his gaming videos featuring NBA 2K and Fortnite, as well as a diverse range of content including vlogs and pranks. His fellow YouTube creator ColetheMan expressed his grief via X on Saturday, stating, "My good friend @P2istheName has passed away... I'm honestly at a loss for words. He was always so kind to me and provided invaluable advice for content creation. May he rest in peace. This breaks my heart."
In one of his final uploads earlier this year, titled "I Made My Own Clothing Brand and It Actually Worked," Enewally shared the journey of launching his own company. With tears welling up, he exclaimed, "I'm trying not to cry right now. God is amazing, bro. [If you could only see] the journey it took to arrive here." He spoke of praying in his car for a successful launch, thanking God for granting him the creativity to pull it all together.
In addition to his clothing line, Enewally founded a production company named Iced Entertainment. In his last video, he revealed plans to relocate from Los Angeles to Atlanta, Georgia. "I've been in Los Angeles pretty much my whole life," he said. "I feel like I'm at a point where I need to meet new people and embrace change." He added, "I'm yearning for an era in my life where I step out of my comfort zone, leave Los Angeles, and take a leap of faith. I believe this is crucial for my career and personal growth." Driving his car while addressing the camera, Enewally continued, "I think experiencing more brings wisdom and deeper understanding."
