Who was Riziki Ilenre? Everything we know as police investigate the TikToker's death

Riziki Ilenre (Image via Instagram/@r.iz.i)
Riziki Ilenre (Image via Instagram/@r.iz.i)

Riziki Ilenre, a law student and TikTok creator, is reported to have taken her own life. According to TMZ, authorities in Alabama are investigating her death after many users alleged she faced bullying online.

Riziki Ilenre also had a service dog named Chief that she often showed on her social media. In a 2022 Instagram post, featuring a photo of her dog, she wrote:

"Thanks for saving my life, kid."

Riziki Ilenre reportedly died on her TikTok live stream on December 12.

Officer Tommy M. Norman, a retired North Little Rock Police Department officer, wrote on Facebook that they met ten years ago in Atlanta, when:

"She was a senior in high school and an aspiring police officer and pastor."

He added:

"I’m being informed this was a result of cyber bullying. I won’t speculate further because that’s all I know, but I do want to express a few things. First, let’s all pray for Rizi’s family and friends during this tragic time. And secondly, I hope Rizi’s death sends a message to all of the cyber bullies out there who think it’s ok to embarrass and humiliate others, because sadly in this case, a beautiful young lady is gone."

Riziki Ilenre was a law student

Riziki Ilenre last uploaded on her Instagram two years ago, where she revealed passing her first semester of law college.

"This past semester I’ve witnessed the hand of God over my life as a first-year law student. He promised to be with me as I moved cross country to a city I’d never been to. He promised to remain with me every day I walked through the doors of the Conviser Law Center."

In the post, she also mentioned her feelings, writing:

"Every night as I cried in bed feeling extremely alone and depressed, His promises sang over me a lullaby giving rest to my tired soul. His only request is that I have faith in His finished work. As hard as it was, I did…and I’m blessed to say I PASSED MY FIRST SEMESTER OF 🎊🎉LAW SCHOOL🎊🎉"

Riziki Ilenre had over a thousand followers on her Facebook, with her last post uploaded earlier this year in March, sharing memories of the Bahamas.

A Facebook user, @Brandi Boddy, wrote a long post about Riziki, adding:

"So many memories I get to hold onto and laugh and cry about forever. The decision you made to leave this cruel place will never define who you are. You just wanted to be loved, accepted by so many. But I love u and will miss u dearly my good friend."

Riziki's family has not shared a public statement at this time.


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Edited by Vatsala Chauhan