A relative has spoken out after Keyshia Cole‘s brother, Elijah Randolph, shared a concerning “Goodbye” video on social media.
Keyshia Cole’s Brother Elijah Shares Concerning “Goodbye” Video On Social Media
On September 29, Elijah Randolph took to TikTok to share a clip with his more than 630,000 followers. Furthermore, in the clip, Randolph explained that his time on social media was coming to an end. Specifically, Randolph shared that he enjoyed creating videos and loved encouraging others to use their voices. However, the internet “probably” wouldn’t ever see him again.
To note, Elijah stated that he was filming the video in February 2026.
“This is goodbye forever. I love you and i hope you understand. Remember you are important, you are loved, you are a voice that deserves to be heard. never forget that you always have a friend with me, even when you feel alone. Never give up 09/29/2026,” he captioned the clip.
Relative Speaks
In footage subsequently obtained by The Shade Room, Randolph’s brother, Sammy, shared an update with the public. Specifically, he explained that he “got the police involved.” This, after friends and family were reportedly unable to get in touch with Randolph following his video upload.
Furthermore, Sammy explained that he shared Randolph’s address and job location with the authorities. And now they plan to execute a warrant rather than a wellness check so that both locations can be fully searched. Ultimately, Sammy explained that he doesn’t think his brother is “playing,” but he did hear noises in Randolph’s apartment.
Social Media Reacts To Keyshia Cole’s Brother, Elijah Randolph, & His “Goodbye” Video
Social media users stepped into TSR’s comment section with reactions to Elijah Randolph’s “Goodbye” video and apparent disappearance.
Instagram user @jayla.monai__ wrote, “I thought he was saying goodbye to social media not his life oh no ”
While Instagram user @pretty_piece_of_krystle added, “Please check on your ‘happy’ friends. We use laughter to mask pain. Im praying he is ok and seeks help.”
Instagram user @concreterosesmith wrote, “Lets normalize checking in on your family and friends before they go off the deep end.A lot of people smile to keep from crying.”
While Instagram user @sunrise.melodies added, “I feel his message so hard Some of us are struggling with unseen battles and invisible obstacles on a daily basis. It’s difficult to understand, and equally as difficult to explain. All I want to say is to show love to people while you can. We need each other now more than ever. ”
Instagram user @dreadsadore wrote, “I pray hes ok! But social media is a beast within its self . The world was different before social media. Its had its good moments and its bad and some people get so stuck in it. Now a days people are really struggling and we not getting it. I pray hes okay i pray his family love on him 2 times harder”
While Instagram user @netta.gets.fit added, “Hes really such a light on Tik Tok. Praying for him hope hes safe”
Instagram user @_serenity_klf wrote, “The fact that he filmed that since February is heartbreaking ”
While Instagram user @forgotshewasaleo_ added, “Something is going on in the world rn I jus cant put my finger on it ”
Jadriena SolomonJadriena “Jade” Solomon is a journalist and editor, specializing in beauty, fashion, entertainment, and culture. A graduate of CUNY Brooklyn College’s Journalism and Media Studies program, she began her career in 2015, publishing independent op-ed articles, and has since built a strong digital media portfolio across reporting, editing, and hosting for major media companies. As The Shade Room’s Senior Editor, Jadriena helps lead editorial direction, manages writers and editors, and has contributed more than 2,600 stories with over 45M page views since her start in 2022. Her past roles include contributing and staff positions at HelloBeautiful, Blavity News, 21Ninety, and Bronze Magazine. She has interviewed talents such as Tamron Hall, Eboni K. Williams, Tia Mowry, LeToya Luckett, Salt-N-Pepa, and more.
