“Used to watch this guy all the time”— Fans mourn for YouTuber P2istheName as he passes away at 26

Philip Enewally's unfortunate and untimely death has put a gloom in the YouTube community. Known as P2istheName, he was found dead at 26 in a mailroom in Los Angeles County. March 14, 2025, was a black day for the fans and the others as the news of his death was reported.

One such heartbroken X user wrote how he used to watch Enewally during the Fortnite days.

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Fans' outpour of grief

Many remembered him as an inspiration who brought energy and creativity that will live on in their hearts.

"Tis sad bruh… nobody even knows how either. He just collapased as soon as he walked out a room. No symptoms nothing. Bro was healthy having a regular a*s night & boom. Tomorrow isnt promised yall .. live wit no regrets. Prayers to all his friends & family fr," wrote @YourRAGEz on X.

"NOO! RIP THIS LEGEND," wrote @suarez on X.

Fans have gone back to his past videos, sharing clips of his best moments and celebrating how much joy he brought to their lives.

"His last uploads,damn," wrote @irdgafnomo on X with a screenshot of his last two uploads.

"Legends live forever, fly high like an angel that u were to the world," wrote @hoopsenjoyer515.

"Crazyyyy! RIP P2istheName. Damn! anybody even knows what happened to him?" wrote @pamiibabyyy.

"Damn you made my childhood great and i won’t forget watching you everyday making me laugh. this shii hurts you man. little me will always be thankful for you P2," wrote @RBISUNKNOW.

Fan comments on his last YouTube video have turned into a kind of digital memorial, with worshipful messages of condolences.

"When he said “when I’m 36, I wanna be able to tell my kids that that’s a cool place to live” I almost teared up. Life man 🕊️💔," wrote @malcomtanhamira5145.

"Rest in peace brother 🙏🏾 you carried us through dark times always brought a smile to my face 🕊️," wrote a fan, @michaelgreen841.

"Damn man used to watch him all the time during lockdown 💔🙏," wrote @Ahmedd.1k.

"5:30 is sad bro 💔💔💔💔 don’t take life for granted please don’t in an blink of an eye everything can change. Thanks p2 for making my childhood rest up brother 🕊️🕊️🕊️," wrote @malachiwaltersgamer2885.

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Who was P2istheName?

P2istheName was one of the most famous YouTubers, with nearly four million subscribers who enjoyed his entertaining prank and lifestyle vlogs and gaming videos.

He built a huge audience by showcasing his gameplay on games such as NBA 2K and Fortnite, mixing together humor, storylines, and high-octane challenges that drew viewers. He extended his content over the years to include experiences from real life, entrepreneurship, and personal insights.

Outside of YouTube, Enewally was a multifaceted entrepreneur. He launched a company, Iced Entertainment, that makes content for social media, and he started a streetwear brand, DontMindUs, which was gaining steam. His impact went beyond gaming, inspiring young creators to follow their passion and create their own brands.

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A life in the Arts comes to a sudden end

Enewally announced he was quitting Los Angeles to restart in Atlanta in a video posted on February 21, 2025. In the video, he reflected on the new opportunities, collaborations, and personal growth that lay ahead.

“I want to be around big thinkers, people who want to create something special,” he said.

He also planned to expand his clothing line and strengthen his entrepreneurial endeavors.

Less than a month later, he passed away. The circumstances of his death are still under investigation, and the cause has not been confirmed by the authorities. Fans and fellow creators were devastated and confused at how this could have happened after his hopeful farewell video.