AL - TikTok Star Riziki Ilenre Dies at 27, Montgomery Police Investigating the Circumstances Around Her Death

[Knox]

Riziki Ilenre, a popular TikTok creator, died on Dec. 12. She was 27.

A spokesperson for the Montgomery Police Department in Alabama confirmed to PEOPLE that there is an "ongoing investigation" surrounding her death but declined to confirm any further details.

Ilenre — who was known on the platform for her comedic videos — maintained a following of over 5,000 people under the username “sincerelynaija,” though her account appeared to have been deactivated on the platform after her death.

TikTok Star Riziki Ilenre Dies at 27, Police Investigating the Circumstances Around Her Death

Riziki Ilenre, a popular TikTok creator, died on Dec. 12. She was 27. The Montgomery Police Department said it had opened an investigation into the circumstances around her death.

people.com

 

[Knox]

TikToker Riziki Ilenre's Death Investigated by Police After Reports of Suicide

Police are investigating TikToker Riziki Ilenre's death after numerous reports surfaced that she died by suicide.

www.tmz.com

 

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TikToker Riziki Ilenre dead: What we know

TikTok creator Riziki Ilenre has died, and Montgomery police are investigating her death as social media speculation spreads and her church urges compassion over rumors.

www.newsweek.com

 

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TikToker Riziki Ilenre's Death Investigated by Police After Reports of Suicide

Police are investigating TikToker Riziki Ilenre's death after numerous reports surfaced that she died by suicide.

www.tmz.com

From the article: "A landslide of concerned social media users have reported it appears she ended her life during a live stream on TikTok after being subject to constant bullying ... though police were unable to confirm this to TMZ as of Wednesday. Many of her loved ones declined to comment."

I was wondering why there were so many articles referencing her as a Tiktoker when she only has 5k followers, but now it makes sense.

 

[Knox]

From the article: "A landslide of concerned social media users have reported it appears she ended her life during a live stream on TikTok after being subject to constant bullying ... though police were unable to confirm this to TMZ as of Wednesday. Many of her loved ones declined to comment."

I was wondering why there were so many articles referencing her as a Tiktoker when she only has 5k followers, but now it makes sense.

This is a horrible, case. Hoping those folks are charged with something, I've seen the posts of what they said - cruel doesn't even come close.