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TikToker Babyface, aka Swavy, was fatally shot on July 5th, and his friend Damauray Mikula confirmed the news.
Mikula posted a video on his YouTube channel, Kid Maury, titled "Rest Up Bro," on July 6th. It showed the TikToker teary-eyed, speaking about Swavy's tragic death.
Mikula said:
"I'm about to take over for that n**ga. All he did was make vids. He keeps everything real. Seeing him taken out like that makes no sense."
The content creator added that he had texted Swavy on Instagram before the incident happened. Mikula claimed to have texted his colleague early in the day, wishing him a good morning.
He took it upon himself to pursue Swavy's success in social media, promising that his posters would be put up everywhere and that the TikToker would be famous.
Mikula wrapped up the three-minute video addressing Swavy's death once he burst into tears.
Mikula also took to his Instagram stories, saying:
"All that fake love sh** y'all showing to my bro gone come to light y'all all knew who he was really was before he passed. Don't try to switch it up and act like y'all was ken from the jump!! And all y'all who laugh and think this some type of joke karma gone get y'all a** #LLSWAVY they gone stop playing on yo top bro I promise."
In another story, he added that he was talking about influencers, not Swavy's supporters:
"Y'all keep his name going #LLSwavy I ain't gone let 'em laugh on you."
Swavy's friend Destiny confirms TikToker's death on Instagram
Swavy's friend Destiny also confirmed the news on Instagram, with a video of her and Swavy together, captioned:
"I just need a hug from you one more time."
Fans flooded Twitter and Instagram with their tributes and were shocked to hear of the 19-year old's death.
About Swavy
Babyface, also known as Swavy, was a TikTok star who had amassed over 2.3 million followers. He was known for his dance routines, skits, and reacting to tweets.
Swavy also hosted several giveaways and had an ardent fan following. He had also acquired brand deals to boost his career on social media.
His real name was Matima Miller, and he was shot dead on the 700 block of Elbert place, according to the Washington Police Department. Swavy’s death is still under investigation, and his family has not released any official statement.
