UNBOXING

Lamarr Wilson ( luh-MAR-WIL-sən; October 22, 1977 – November 21, 2025) was an American YouTuber, technology journalist, and educator. He produced product reviews and "unboxing" videos for consumer electronics across a seventeen-year career, amassing 2.23 million subscribers on YouTube and over one million followers across TikTok and Instagram. Before his media career, Wilson worked as a technology coordinator for the Chicago Public Schools system and founded an educational technology consulting firm; Inc. magazine observed that this background shaped his on-camera approach, as he used non-technical language to address general audiences rather than enthusiasts. Wilson created his YouTube channel in 2008, initially posting vlogs before transitioning to product testing. His coverage of Nintendo products and "lifestyle" technology reviews led to collaborations with companies, including Microsoft, Google and Nintendo. In 2013, he co-hosted the premiere episode of the web series Takei's Take alongside actor George Takei; the episode, sponsored by the AARP, won a People's Voice Webby Award in 2014 in the "Online Film & Video: Technology" category. He contributed to multiple media platforms, hosting series for Mashable and TWiT.tv, contributing to the Daily Tech News Show podcast for ten years, and appearing as a featured creator at industry events including VidCon and Summer Game Fest. During the 2020 George Floyd protests, Wilson also used his platform to address racial inequity in technology and media. Later in his career, Wilson transitioned to short-form content, including TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Wilson died at age 48 by suicide at his home in Los Angeles in November 2025; his family withheld the announcement until the following month. At the time of his death, he was negotiating new media contracts and had been selected to judge the 2026 CES Innovation Awards. His death drew tributes from figures across the gaming and technology industries, while commentators in outlets such as The Root and Livemint analyzed his death within the context of a mental health crisis affecting African American men and the psychological pressures associated with managing a public persona online.