Famous YouTuber P2istheName, whose real name was Philip Enewally, tragically passed away on Friday.
His body was discovered in a mailroom, and the Los Angeles County Coroner is currently investigating the circumstances. While few details have been released, the investigation is ongoing. P2istheName would often make content showing himself shipping merchandise, often appearing in mailrooms and shipping locations.
In a conversation with TMZ on Saturday, Enewally’s mother confirmed his death and requested privacy for the grieving family. She also encouraged fans to visit his YouTube channel to pay their respects.
Fellow YouTuber COLETHEMAN honored his late friend by sharing a heartfelt message on Twitter. Reflecting on their friendship, Cole remembered P2istheName’s kindness and how he always offered helpful advice to improve his own content creation.
My good friend @P2istheName has passed away… wow. I’m honestly at a loss for words. He was always so kind to me and gave me so much content creation advice.
May he rest in peace. This breaks my heart.
— COLETHEMAN (@colethemanyt) March 15, 2025
One of P2istheName’s last videos, which he uploaded about three weeks ago, revealed his plans to move from Los Angeles to Atlanta.
He initially gained popularity for his NBA 2K and Fortnite gameplay videos before transitioning to broader gaming content, including the popular “Let’s Plays.” Beyond YouTube, Enewally also launched his own clothing line, WallyCo.
He frequently shared glimpses of his personal life with his nearly four million subscribers, even showing them what a day in the life of a young Black millionaire in L.A. looked like. At just 26 years old, Enewally’s unexpected passing has left a lasting impact on his fans and the YouTube community.
