Detroit Man’s $100K Blessing From YouTuber Turns Into Family Betrayal

What began as a viral act of kindness ended in violence. A 60-year-old Detroit grandfather, gifted $100,000 in cash by a popular YouTuber, became the victim of a shocking attack just hours later.

Police say the man was kidnapped, hogtied, and beaten inside his home while his wife was held at gunpoint. The attackers stole safes and set fire to his SUV, erasing what should have been a fresh start.

The cruelest twist? Investigators revealed it wasn’t strangers but his own relatives behind the ambush. Phone records and surveillance footage allegedly tied his nephew and other family members to the plot after they saw the viral video of him holding stacks of cash.

At first, the victim refused to cooperate, telling officers he wouldn’t “snitch” on family. But detectives built their case through evidence and witnesses, unraveling a scheme rooted in envy and greed.

A gift meant to change a life instead exposed the darkest side of those closest to him. What should have been a story of hope became one of Detroit’s most shocking family betrayals.