16-year-old Michael Taylor became something of an internet sensation when his uncle whipped him with a belt for lying about his gang affiliations — and uploaded the video to Facebook. But even though the uncle’s intentions were good, Taylor met a violent end when he was found shot to death last week in his Terrytown neighborhood.
According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said Michael Taylor, 16, was found shot to death shortly after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7 when deputies responded to a report of gunshots in the area.
In the YouTube video, posted in January, Taylor’s uncle ordered him to disavow any ties to gangs, announced that the family “don’t come from that sh–,” and then proceeded to take off his belt and spank Taylor in full view of the laptop camera.
Rappers Lil Wayne and Birdman spoofed the video, as did another video site called StuntKidzTV.
