I didn't know you but I wish I did and I feel like I could have. I saw the announcement this morning on twitter and I felt it just the same as if I had known you before today. You had a beautiful presence, I could feel and empathize so deeply with your frustration and the love that went into your COVID advocacy. I want to promise you I will do as much as I can to prevent this happening to anyone else. I want you to know I've been fighting the same fight all along right beside you even if we never met, and that you weren't alone in those efforts, and how much you were appreciated for them. How much I appreciate knowing you were out there and others like you even if it feels so lonely sometimes, but especially I'm grateful for you, because I could see your soul and how good it was, I can see your art which will live forever, and I'm blessed to bear witness to it. I love you as a comrade, I will continue your work and honor it for as long as I am here. I'm sorry you couldn't have more time with us in this form, but your spirit and your ideals live on in everyone you've touched, including me as of today. Rest well, I won't let you down.💗
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rest beautifully. your light, authenticity and kindness definitely reached many 🤍
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Sending love to the family and friends this is such a tragic situation. She was a talented MUA. A supportive soul with a beautiful spirit who always showed love to others. A star who’s light dimmed too early. She will be missed. Forever in our hearts & minds. Rest easy beautiful ❤️
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What an incredibly talented young lady. I’m so sorry you left us too soon. 💔
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My condolences go to all the people who loved and cherished her, including friends and family. Her impact on many via her artistry and energy will be remembered
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Gigi was one of the first people who truly and honestly changed how I saw others. Through the Minority Scholars Program, they were like a mentor towards me, but even closer as a friend as well. They truly lit up the room every single time she was around others, and radiated positivity when it seemed like days were dark. They supported me always with my creative endeavors, and with my photography, she was always cheering me on. It truly pains me to not be able to converse with her one more time, but I know they’re sending sunshine back down with her lovely smile. I’m so sorry gigi, and i love you always and forever.
-eni ❤️
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I first met Guelila online and immediately felt how they could brighten anyone’s day. Throughout the years we’ve spoken about our shared music tastes, and their humor was truly unmatched. We hadn’t spoken much these past few years, but I was always so amazed watching them grow, every makeup video I saw inspired me to want to try the same. I hope these messages can reach them on their next journey. They will be missed so so dearly 🖤🕊️
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I will always remember Guelila as being so bright, loving, full of energy, and guaranteed to make your day. I had my fondest memories with Gigi at Towson Freedom School; the passion they had for social issues were unmatched. I am deeply saddened by this immeasurable loss and I send my deepest condolences to all of her friends and family. May you rest in peace and power. Love always, Kerby
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I’m so sorry for your loss at the time. She was a wonderful person who was loved in her community
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We are deeply saddened about your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time!
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Words cannot express the angel that graced my presence on this earth. An artist, a dog lover, an amazing human being. Sending my love and prayers out to the family 🫂💗. Her spirit will live with me forever, and bring good memories. They were an amazing human.
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My eldest daughter’s passion for beauty lead her to a group of mutuals that brought into my home two young ladies, Bri and Guelila. There was not a day where these three were not on a phone call or face time. The late night and or early morning chatter regardless of being on different time zones never got in the way. These girls have a unique friendship. I am heart broken to know that I will never hear your voice. Your life was cut short but you will live in our memories. I will continue to hang what I call Bri and Guelila’s Christmas ornaments on my tree, a tiny tradition we started a few years back. May God bring comfort to your family and all those that loved you. I will never understand why these things happen why your life was cut so short. Rest easy Guelila, I hope you knew how loved you were. You left us with a void that will never be filled. Love, Ingrid 💛
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Guelila was the first internet friend I made on tiktok. We have been hyping each other up every time we post a new makeup look. Looking back at my instagram posts even as far back as 2020 I am seeing comments from just my mom and Guelila. They were always so supportive and caring and loud about it. She inspired me so much, every time I do my makeup I will think of Guelila. Rest in peace sweet angel, I love you.
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I was so sorry to hear about Gigi's passing. She was such a lolcow.
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I only knew them briefly while at Towson and we’d occasionally interact online, but they were always so kind and loving. One time, I posted about my struggles with mental health and they reached out. We had a very encouraging conversation about it, and it genuinely made me feel better. I looked forward to seeing their makeup looks and did my best to share their content when I came across it because it was very evident to me that they had so much to offer the world. It’s clear that they were a source of joy and love for their friend group, and I hope their friends and family do what they can to keep their spirits up in this time of grieving. I’m so sorry.
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Rest in peace beautiful❤️
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They were the reason I actually started taking content creation seriously. They would text me with encouraging messages, tips, makeup recommendations and kind words almost every week. I’ll never forget how they added me to a list of upcoming influencers to help me grow even though they didn’t even know me that well. They were a true inspiration and embodiment of what I wanted to be as an artist.
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I only knew her for a brief time through Towson Freedom School. But in that short time, I learned so much from them. The knowledge she and the others from TFS passed down to me made a profound and permanent impact on the way I think and view the world. I am forever grateful for them. I pray that all her loved ones will be comforted. I’m so sorry.
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I only knew her from twitter, but she was always super kind and very supportive of my makeup artist stuff even though i was much more of a novice than i am now. she will be missed dearly. in the jewish religion we say that someones memory will be a blessing when they pass. ❤️❤️❤️
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Guelila was loved and a fellow comerade she showed me so much love and care in school. She and everyone at Towson Freedom School instilled in me the importance of fighting and educating ourselves in all movements for oppressed communities. Guelila my heart hurts and I’m so sorry you did not get more time. ♥️
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Guelila was one of the first people I became mutuals with when I first began my journey in beauty and the love she showed was so warm and genuine. She was so funny and creative and always uplifting and amplified marginalized voices. The world truly lost a great person. Thank you for your friendship
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