Kypree Darnell Taylor, better known as Kid Kypree, is facing felony domestic violence charges after a disturbing video surfaced online showing him brutally attacking his girlfriend.
The 32-year-old YouTuber and comedian, who built a following off relationship skits and viral comedy clips, was arrested in Battle Creek, Michigan, on March 31, 2025. The day before, Taylor allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, Natayvea Mays, during an argument that escalated out of control.
The video, which quickly spread across social media, shows Taylor punching Mays multiple times in the head and ribs. Police described it as a “vicious beatdown.” Mays was hospitalized with swelling on her face and cheek.
According to authorities, Taylor ran from the scene before officers caught up with him nearby. He was booked into Calhoun County Jail on a felony aggravated domestic violence charge and initially held without bond. He was arraigned the next day and later released on April 1.
This isn’t the first time Taylor’s name has come up in a domestic violence case. Police confirmed he has at least one prior conviction.
On top of that, in February 2024, a woman named Karissa Green accused Taylor of verbal and physical abuse during a vacation. She alleged he destroyed her phone, tossed her belongings, and coerced her into sexual acts. According to reports, those claims were never pursued legally and were brushed off by his employer then.
Taylor also has a federal conviction on his record. In 2016, he was one of 34 people indicted in a tax fraud scheme that used stolen identities to file more than 4,600 false returns, defrauding the IRS out of millions. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the U.S.
The video sparked outrage across social media, with fans and advocacy groups rallying around the hashtag #JusticeForNatayvea. Many are calling out YouTube for allowing Taylor’s content — which still drops through automated uploads — to remain live despite the seriousness of the charges.
“Platforms like YouTube can’t just sit back and keep profiting from creators who are facing violent criminal charges,” one domestic violence advocacy group said in a statement.
Taylor, a Battle Creek native, launched his YouTube channel back in 2010 and went on to build an audience of over 264,000 subscribers and 120,000 Instagram followers. His content leaned heavily on relationship-based comedy, often making him a recognizable name in social media comedy.
Adding to the controversy, Taylor’s YouTube channel remains active, with new Shorts uploaded through automated scheduling. Critics have accused YouTube of failing to act swiftly against creators facing serious criminal charges.
