The Tragic Death Of Influencer Nenobia Washington
The following article references possible suicide.
Social media influencer Nenobia Washington, aka BKTIDALWAVE, died at 38 years old on October 30, according to TMZ. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that Nenobia was found unconscious and unresponsive in front of an NYC building. She was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. There were reports of Nenobia missing days before, but David Jackson, the father of her son Tyeleck, said that's false and that she spoke to Tyeleck a night before her death. Even though the cause of death is not yet confirmed, Jackson told TMZ that he was informed Nenobia fell from a window. However, TMZ noted that the family received "varying accounts" from potential witnesses.
Nenobia became a viral sensation in 2015 after her hilarious interview from HotNewHipHop caught the eye of many social media users. In the video, Nenobia gave passionate speeches, outwardly proclaiming her love for Brooklyn, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and the music streaming service Tidal. Nenobia's social media presence was so big, she had articles written about her from numerous publications, like Paper Magazine. Some Twitter users even claim that Nenobia helped Doja Cat's career skyrocket after constantly imitating her hit song, "Cyber Sex," on Instagram Live.
Nenobia's GoFundMe was created on November 1 and exceeded its goal of $30,000 only two days later. According to Nenobia's cousin Lisa Rue on Twitter, an anonymous source donated over $10,000. The rest of the funds will go toward taking care of her son, Tyeleck.
Nenobia brought lots of laughter into people's lives
Many individuals across social media are saddened and shocked by Nenobia's death. One Instagram user acknowledged how hilarious she was, writing, "get your rest Nenobia and thank you for the years of laughter." Another Instagram user talked about how Nenobia's humor left a great impression — "RIP Queen Nenobia I didn't know you but you put a smile on my face and made me laugh till my stomach ate Go turn up in heaven tell em BROOKLYN sent you PS. Give a shout out to Biggs," they said.
A huge portion of Twitter also took this news very hard, like one user who said, "bktidalwave was an amazing mother and a cultural icon i hope she rests in peace forreal." Another Twitter user declared that "there will never be another bktidalwave." Even rapper Asian Doll tweeted, "RIP to the Queen of Brooklyn Nenobia I loved seeing her video all across social media she was truly a legend prayers to all her loved ones she will be truly missed."
According to the David Jackson, who created Nenobia's GoFundMe, the funeral will take place at 2200 Clarendon Road in Brooklyn, New York and public viewing will be from 12-2 p.m. only. A second location will be added at a later time. Rest in peace to Nenobia.
If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).