Key Highlights
- McMahan’s manager later confirmed that the victim was the internet personality. McMahan maintained a following of more than 120,000 on Instagram and was widely known for his comedic videos, often sharing content centered on his daily life in Memphis.
- He seemingly last updated his social media accounts on Jan.
- 18, one day before the fatal crash, when he posted a video to Instagram that appeared to show him in a hospital. Who Was Whyte Folkz?Whyte Folkz, whose real name was Jimmy McMahan, was a Memphis-based influencer and rapper who built a loyal online audience through humor-driven content and personal storytelling.
- His videos highlighted his life in the city and resonated with fans who followed him across social media platforms. Following his death, McMahan’s family opened a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral expenses.
- In a tribute shared on the page, they wrote, “Whitefolkz was more than a brother, he was a son, a friend, and a light to everyone who knew him.
