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Controversial Personality Kevin Samuels Died From High Blood Pressure
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Guy D’Alema / Atlanta FX Kevin Samuels—who was known for his controversial relationship advice has reportedly died due to complications of hypertension according to TMZ. The gossip site reviewed the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office’s findings which noted that Samuels’ autopsy found “Evidence of hypertension includes a heart whose chambers are thicker than normal.” Related Stories Samuels, who was 57, was on a medication called Atenolol which is used to treat high blood pressure. His death has been classified as due to natural causes. When he died in May, Samuels was in the company of a woman who told 911 that she was a medical professional and that she suspected that the man was having a cardiac event. The woman reportedly attempted lif...
Kevin Samuels Mentioned In Tribute Section Of BET Awards, Twitter Reacts #BETAwards
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Guy D’Alema / Atlanta FX Kevin Samuels, the controversial media figure known for his searing takes on Black relationships and wealth building, died earlier this year under tragic circumstances. During a tribute section at the BET Awards, Samuels’ name was mentioned among the fallen and Twitter chimed in with their thoughts. The BET Awards concluded on Sunday (June 26) with a segment of the ceremony focused on celebrities known to the culture that passed away. As mentioned in the reactions, the great Sidney Poitier was among several individuals named so it came as a shock to many that Samuels would find his name among the tribute. Samuels died on May 5 of this year at the age of 57, sparking a flurry of comments, debate, and the like. With a sharp an...
Family Of Kevin Samuels Says GoFundMe Launched For Funeral Costs Is Fake
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Screencap / Instagram The death of Kevin Samuels sent waves of surprise and shock throughout social media due to the sudden nature of the controversial media figure’s passing. The family of the late Samuels says that a GoFundMe reportedly launched to cover funeral costs was not initiated by their side and rejected the funds even though they were offered the cash. TMZ reports that the family of Samuels says that the person behind the GoFundMe erected in honor of the popular host is unknown to them and thusly rejected the monies raised. With the GoFundMe going public, those who had their share of criticism of Samuels and his sharp barbs took the moment to take personal swipes. From TMZ: Social media was buzzing after the fundraising page popped up, many cal...
‘Atlanta’ “Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga” Episode Brilliantly Tackles How Blackness Is Judged
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Guy D’Alema / Atlanta FX Atlanta sticks with its theme of airing episodes that don’t feature the show’s four main characters. Season three’s ninth episode, “Rich Wigga, Poor Wigga,” brilliantly tackles what it means to be Black and how Blackness is judged. SPOILERS AHEAD The episode, which immediately gives off Twilight Zone due to its black and white vibes, follows Aaron (Tyriq Wethers), a biracial teenager who, at first, you wouldn’t think it has an ounce of melanin in him based on his reaction to Black kids he is playing video games with online. It also hits you like a punch to the gut when we meet Aaron’s Black father, who is trying to raise a young teen, clearly influenced by his white friends with Black parental skills. Aaron’s struggle ...
Death Of Kevin Samuels Confirmed By Mother
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Screenshot / Instagram The news surrounding Kevin Samuels is still trending heavily on social media and now, a member of Samuels’ family has stepped forward to offer the most ringing confirmation yet. Beverly Samuels-Burch, the mother of the popular and controversial media figure, confirmed that her son has died. NBC News exclusively obtained confirmation and a statement from Samuels-Burch regarding the passing of her son, sharing that she learned of the news ahead of being notified by the authorities via social media. “That was a terrible thing for social media to put that out. I didn’t even know. I hadn’t even been notified,” Samuels-Burch said to the outlet during a phone call. “All I’m doing is requesting that people pray for us.” Samuels amassed a 1....
Breaking News: Twitter Streets Saying Kevin Samuels Allegedly Has Passed Away
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Screencap / Instagram Reports are swirling on Twitter that controversial media figure and relationship guru Kevin Samuels has passed away. As it stands, this is largely speculative and most are scrambling for an official source. Samuels, 56, garnered massive fame due to his biting comments regarding how women should date, using terms that suggest these women shouldn’t aspire to dare outside their league. To be fair, Samuels shares similar critique and harsh barbs towards men but those moments haven’t gained the traction as the former. We’ve gathered reactions from Twitter and we’ll update this post when details emerge. — Photo: Instagram
Self-Proclaimed Dating Guru Kevin Samuels Blasted For Calling Women Who Are 35 & Unmarried “Leftovers”
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: PixelsEffect / Getty Another reason why we wished people like Kevin Samuels would just go away. Platforms like Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram have many benefits, but in the same breath, it also amplifies the voices of those who project heada**ery daily. Case in point, meet Kevin Samuels, a self-proclaimed image consultant and so-called dating expert who you can always count on to say something idiotic, specifically when talking about Black women. The latest nonsense to come out of his mouth focused on women 35, and unmarried, whom he feels are “leftovers.” In the clip featuring Samuels spewing that hot garbage take, he said: “If you have made it to 35 and you are unmarried, you are a leftover woman,” Samuels said. “You are what is left. Men know th...
It’s Raining Confusion: Kevin Samuels Leaves Viewers Talking After Recent Live Showing Man In Bed, Allegedly
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: svetikd / Getty Kevin Samuels may be used to handing out the critiques, but after his most recent live—viewers are the ones left with questions. Last week while on his live stream show, Samuels was seemingly giving a woman advice while staring at a laptop screen visibly clicking through screens. After a few moments into the guest’s story, the camera appears to flip and reveal a man sleeping in the bed, an incident Samuels referred to as a “glitch.” While the video is clear that there was a man on the screen, fans are torn between whether the man in question was just a sleeping friend of the YouTube life coach, or something more—a point many women state makes him a hypocrite. After being dragged online over the “glitch”, Kevin Samuels issued an official st...
