The Disturbing Case Of Zombie Boy Rick Genest

Rick Genest Aka Zombie Boy had 90% of his body Tattooed, appeared in lady gaga's music video Born this way, was the face of Jay-z's Fashion Label Roca-wear, and modelled all around the world. However on August 1, 2018
He tragically passed away. Many people including fans and media have speculated about what happened that day. This is the case of Rick Genest
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[@YKXZWX]

I have recently started watching your videos and I have to appreciate your editing skills before even the content of the video itself. Good job

[@realpkchronicles]

Thanks so much! I'm just gonna keep upping the production every week

[@tasosdiaforetico7377]

Totally agree interesting and great job, a true artisan

[@Geewunner4life]

Holy Hell. I had no idea he passed away. I was wondering why he wasn't seen as much these days. RIP Zombie Boy.

[@natalielawyerchick]

I didn’t know either. I was just watching a video where someone mentioned him and I looked him up. I was so surprised to see he passed

[@salesone8615]

🙄

[@gra-emed3617]

“Seen as much” he ain’t been seen at all since he died :(

[@TheZephyrsWind]

It's a terrible thing regardless of whether he ended his life or it was an accident. I may not agree with almost anything he decided to do, but I still hate to hear about his death. I never knew anything about him him, just saw maybe 2 pictures of him. I think those pics were the ones in the thumbnail.

[@Kuromi_82727]

@@caseylane6030 it literally said he died in the beginning of the video

[@Godric_71]

This is only my opinion. A lot of the extreme body mid and tattooed people look like there's no "plan" other than to put a bunch of random shit on their bodies. This dude has each piece that complements each other and symmetry to the placement. He had a plan from start to finish and executed it very well.

[@realpkchronicles]

Definitely one of most unique and well flowing bodysuits out there

[@deryckmcleod4608]

If you are brain dead...

[@Godric_71]

@Deryck McLeod Thankfully, I'm not. You, on the other hand, have some obvious issues that require a lot more self reflection and a lot less Budweiser. 🖕

[@girl.anachronism5639]

I mean, it was the tattoo artist’s vision and doing. They plan bodysuits from the beginning.

[@fredwood1490]

Yes, most tattoos are little more than graffiti, representing urges and fads made permanent. This is ART of the highest caliber. This is also claiming your life also of the highest caliber.

[@delicate._.blossom]

I believe that out of all the body modifications icons I like zombie boy's tattoos the most.

[@realpkchronicles]

I'm with you, very unique

[@alanahorner8012]

I was a huge fan of zombie boy. I would watch any movie or video featuring him especially how awesome he was despite all the health problems. He was a lovely and inspiring individual. Rip hero

[@jasonmorgan661]

When I had anxiety in school I drew on everything and doodled everywhere. When I got older and dabbled in doing tattoos I learned real fast that people like this spent many years painfully alone and some literally do it as a badge of honor for enduring the pain to somehow define or forever commemorate there trauma or fears. Everyone needs a friend ......🇺🇸.......

[@maevependragon]

Exactly

[@MrJames-tw3so]

Do you tattoo today? My brother did that same lifestyle of drawing. He can free hand some the coolest shit ever. Like ask him for a snail and he draws this one who has a cigarette and hat on one eye,it amazing. I hope you are using your skills for something man.

[@MAJOR_AB]

Ive met him , a very gentle and humble person

[@realpkchronicles]

Seems super down to earth from all the interviews Ive watched

[@splinterdevilblood6366]

Thank you for making this video. It was very respectful and brought to light what really happened to him. Another individual gone too soon.

[@realpkchronicles]

🙏 🙏

[@cafecito_cream]

man, he was so young. May he rest in peace.

[@realpkchronicles]

Yaa too young

[@Xilaas]

I used to have such a crush on this man, I used to be obsessed. So sad he ended like this

[@kirstineschiemann3774]

I knew about Zombie Boy, but not his story. Both a sad and life confirming story with a sad ending though. Thank you, PK. And enjoy your weekend, all of you. And may Rick's memory be honoured and may he rest in peace. 🌹

[@realpkchronicles]

🙏 🙏

[@danielloh1174]

the zombie boy " i love turtle" ?

[@randygreen7399]

Its very hard to believe that nobody cared about this kid.

[@Pinkglittermummy]

This guy was absolutely gorgeous! If only I could find my own zombieboy or similar! R.I.P xxx

[@savetheaspies]

If they can check the video footage to see he was alone on the balcony and happy. It should be easy to see how he fell.

[@reutthemoabite]

Depression is the most dangerous disease on earth may God help us....

[@vincentsubmarinismo774]

I'm no fan of tattoos, but Rick looks great. R.I.P 🙏

[@dougie6244]

Looked*

[@barbarella.artist]

Well now isn’t that an oxymoron 😂😂 Not a fan of tattoos - but thinks one of the worlds most tattooed person looks good ….. hmmm 🧐

[@williepearl278]

@@barbarella.artist To each their own I guess😂. I am a fan of tattoos and just recently watched a story about a guy who’s name I believe is Ethan Bramble. He started getting tattoos at around 16 or 17 and is pretty much covered but now regrets his face tattoos. He’s having them all removed. I happen to think he’s just as handsome with them as he is without them.

[@rulerofomicronpersei8]

Dude was obviously a mentally unstable freak, good riddance.

[@justshay]

@@williepearl278 ouch! Thanks! I'll look his story up! I have an Aunt named Willie Pearl... IS THAT YOU???

[@parkerhatcher224]

Met him before the fame in downtown Montreal. He was very nice!

[@blacksheep9772]

He really had a very attractive energy about him.

[@carolyn6689]

Thank you PK for posting this video ...I only heard of his death by what the mainstream media put out there . They sure are quick to throw out assumptions on how he died ,just for the juicy story ...so sad. Zombie boy really had an extreme look that not many can pass off,but He Rocked it.🤘🏻RIP 🌈

[@Snooty-Pookie]

I remember reading about his death and was too shocked. I still feel like his ending was still strange and an extremely premature end to such a cool guy .

[@joanncunningham7276]

I just love your channel!

[@realpkchronicles]

Thank you so much!

[@maevependragon]

He was incredibly attractive to me. I'm sad to hear he passed away.

[@julaizaya7946]

Sad story... R.I.P. Zombie Boy..... Thanks for the video PK ^^

[@realpkchronicles]

🙏

[@teedub127]

Great video as usual, bro!

[@realpkchronicles]

Much love

[@lexiadam2773]

Thank you for speaking so clearly. So I can understand you well, I'm from Germany. Many speak so slurred that you have to concentrate extremely. And thank you for your entertaining videos 🤗

[@realpkchronicles]

Thank you so much!

[@misimiro]

It s very nice that you made a video of him 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 One of my favorite body mods 👍🏼👍🏼 Like this we ll remember him 👍🏼

[@realpkchronicles]

Definitely deserved it, interesting life story to say the least

[@teresadelgado6472]

Great video, Sad story he has 😢

[@sheydoll]

Damn, I had no idea he had passed!! RIP Rick I loved your look❣️

[@missdiamondzzivanadadic]

OMG can't believe that 4y already passed by 😞 Tysm Pk for awesome content🥰❤😊

[@realpkchronicles]

Time passes so fast

[@Suzz60947]

Well done video, Pk!

[@realpkchronicles]

Thank you!

[@timothysilvernail5549]

He was amazing person and is missed deeply

[@phoenixonfire2998]

R.I.P. Rick. You wore the ink well.

[@lesliechapa7463]

Love it! R.I.P

[@SoulDelSol]

There was never any question as to cause of death. It was clearly an accident. Lady gaga just assumed and posted misinformation but quickly retracted it. He was known to sit on ledge of balcony when smoking

[@Allyson-Ohlsen]

It's strange how the media will jump to most stories even if they not sure of there facts. No matter who they hurt or whose reputation they mess up. As for his tatoos. I think they where art. Not many get to survive such a diagnosis given by doctors and I think most surviving this or any similar see life in a different way. Good for him for realising life is to short to live by the norm that everyone wants to case on the world around them. As usual good video PK. Now I have to wait another week again

[@realpkchronicles]

When I first saw him back in the day I had no idea they were tattoos, thought it was make up, definitely one of the most beautiful work of art out there

[@deryckmcleod4608]

Or, you could be a "normal person" and contribute to society...Hey Brandon, GFY!

[@hojosconsal9913]

@@deryckmcleod4608and? there are many ways to live life. He may have contributed in his own way, or maybe not. Choosing a different path is for the brave

[@rhondakoski2948]

Sad story, R.I.P. Zombie Boy. Thanks PK 😎🍻🎸

[@realpkchronicles]

🌹

[@Casinogirl56]

That is so sad.....he had a successful life ahead of him. R I P young man. 😪

[@Volundur9567]

He was actually a pretty good dude.

[@jayceew.rabbit9358]

I don't believe it was suicide either, he had a lot going for him, and I have to admit, I do not like all over body tattoos, but this dude's was really unique! May he r.i.p.

[@phillipdavis9111]

The balcony was inside his house. He was sitting on a picture , planter ledge and fell. It was said he would sit up there for perspective change and inspiration.

[@jayceew.rabbit9358]

@@phillipdavis9111 wow, that is sad! Thank you for that info! That convinced me even more that it wasn't suicide!

[@Sammy-dushi]

That does not say anything ma best friend killed him self many years ago now he had it all to and a kid under way 23 and he was gonne depresion dont work like o he have it all let me move on!

[@madazza]

Wow never knew he was dead! R.i.p

[@daniellord-vera6987]

knew him personally grew up in Montreal sadly fell to his death at the apartment rip

[@Gorraaxxis]

RIP 🕊🕊🕊

[@MrJames-tw3so]

My friend knew him. Said he was super nice and super chill. He loved Montreal and the streets kid there. My friend would see him in soup lines and hanging out with real down and outs people and would talk to anyone who wanted a minute of his time.

[@jessicabodhaine6314]

I always loved his tatoos!!

[@jenniferbillings2527]

I absolutely love his ink

[@SilverImmortal3633]

I always wondered what happened to him

[@id10tcertified]

I knew he passed but only found out a few years ago, I actually cried for someone I’d never known, it seemed he was the most accepted person with facial tattoos (other than cultural) Good that it wasn’t suicide but so damn sad... R.I.P.

[@lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198]

His tattoos looked so amazing R.I.P

[@alicekat11]

Dang I didn’t know zombie boy died 😢R.I.P

[@prettync23]

He was so handsome. His tattoos were nice and cohesive. Not just random stuff. Rest in peace 🙏🏽

[@raziel3726]

Tattoos not for me but Respect the Artist Skills Creating them!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@saturdaizx]

Hi! I think I want to get a tiger tattoo on the left shoulder-blade, is it a good place and would it fade fast since I wanna do ambulance and police/crime scene investigation so I feel like the type of uniform u have to wear would make it fade?

[@amy-leacoopertwiggyvonlea8969]

Tattoos dont fade through anything like that. you'll be fine.

[@saturdaizx]

@@amy-leacoopertwiggyvonlea8969 oh okay, thank you

[@pasqualeaudi9800]

Knew Rick and personally know his family. He was a gentle and generous person and his parents and family are wonderful, nice people.

[@sandrachamberlain8536]

i loved Zombie Boy since the first day i knew about him.....i wish he would have known how beautiful he was inside out!!!!!, he really was an inspiration!!!...❤❤R.I.P sweet man....i hope you found peace!!🙏🙏

[@jutiansmith5689]

Looks good, all different

[@knives5964]

1:58 i swear every movement he makes look like Joker lol

[@RubeLoa]

He was like a GTA 5 online character in real life 😊

[@lucianobezerra4380]

A lost soul...may God have mercy on him.

[@evahughes6807]

hi p.k this is one of your amazing videos its so realistic happy Saturday

[@realpkchronicles]

Thank you Eva

[@ManicWolf]

I remember hearing about his death, reading that it was suicide, and not hearing any more about it after that. I was gobsmacked when watching the part about the brain tumour, still believing that he took his own life after surviving such a risky operation. Now that it seems it was an accidental death after all. Such a sad end to a remarkable person.

[@darkelf9145]

Sad story he has, i was fan of him

[@shannonelizabethkelley7822]

I just found out he passed .omg that's sooo sad.may he be flying high in heaven. R.I.P..

[@godangelis]

Next you can do The Nature Boy, RIIIIIIIICCCCCK FLAAAAIR!! WHOOOOOOOOO

[@joecampos5624]

I'm sad about this he was just amazing

[@cringegod5415]

I remember seeing him in the poster for the movie 47 Ronin

[@SirDankleberry]

I usually don't like facial tattoos but this guy pulled it off.

[@ginanotafan1039]

I don't like what did to himself from an aesthetic standpoint, but he was a cool guy & I respect him as a person.

[@alexisgordon2759]

Well this is a sad story, just doesn't seem right! RIP 🤘

[@maenad1231]

Rick easily has the coolest looking body suit in history

[@realpkchronicles]

Very unique 👌

[@Sammy-dushi]

Really like those tatoo's never seen it before and he it is always better then have 10 exes on ya 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deathdealer6696]

RIP. Very sad.

[@vickie2658]

I don’t like that lady gaga felt the need to throw the “s” word and imply he had “mental” issues…. Maybe just DON’T plaster him on social media as a PSA … (my opinion) 💔🙏🏻

[@Chrisdoesntlikenoisecore]

So sad :(

[@bogiy8057]

good

[@ladym808]

I was behind my wheels on my way to my favorite fishing spot when my notification came on and all I could do was throw this video my lovely purple 💜. It was probably accidental with that level of alcohol in his system, IMO. Very sad story, may he R.I.P.

[@realpkchronicles]

Hope you caught some good fish today. Very tragic story indeed

[@ladym808]

@@realpkchronicles Some family beat me to the spot. I was hoping to catch "Moi" I don't know its scientific name but in Hawaii, we call it Moi.😊

[@schmonio116]

Rip ❤ 😢

[@savetheaspies]

I'm going to choose... Save my face. Besides. I have plans to ruin that on my own. 😂

[@sawyerabercrombie7099]

Damn I didn't know he passed rip

[@gnarkz6774]

Can you tell me which part of this was disturbing please?

[@poonamkumar3237]

Huh.. seems like people close to lady gaga have a habit of falling off high places. Iykyk ✨

[@DrN30N]

He came to my attention by appearing in one of my fave progs.. Silent witness as a Mexican gangster.

[@coyotefeather4896]

I think he was the type who was never going to live long, some people are just on that track. Glad he got to be somebody during his short lifetime.

[@Ditchhead]

I met him in Montreal, it was one of the high points of the trip. I'd known about him from BME zine and the Lady Gaga vid so I'm not ashamed to admit I was 'star stuck'. He was genuinely happy when I met him, I think his death was just a drunken accident. RIP Zombie Boy.

[@ladym808]

💜

[@wendyanndarling]

Dude, I didn't even know he was dead. Tbh, I recently thought of him tho, cuz I been wondering what happend to him as he was becoming super popular at one point and then just vanished. Now we know 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@BankRollBritt]

33 master Masonic number

[@FadeToBlack1989]

I used to see him around Berri Uqam metro station around 2008.

[@noiwpl]

May he rest in peace

[@1974yilmazful]

my man be reminding me of shadbase with the skeleton face

[@lK-rw1mv]

Lil Skies brought me here ❤

[@freedcrypto]

Well at least this dude got nice looking tattoos so kudos for that

[@pepperx2247]

🕊🌹

[@joshuaj639]

Nice I was a fan of zombie boy

[@joriskraal4632]

Sooo...we need a new Rick...Who's up?

[@1jazzyphae]

I didn't know he died😩😔😭

[@realpkchronicles]

Ya unfortunately

[@yvonnedeboer7535]

His alcohol level was 3x the limit to drive. That's 6 glasses in the Netherlands. Not that much for a grown man!

[@HULLGRAFFITI]

The thing with the tatts is if you are willing to do something so drastic why on earth would you not go to a tatt artist thats good ? When you actually look properly at them they are pretty badly done ,when it zooms in on one cockroach you can see how bad they are..

[@BunnyLang]

Bless you Rick. You had a freakin' large brain tumor, man. You made the best of it. People hooked on, you're an artist.

[@LilTeekay-iu3in]

He had a better reason for putting tattoos... R.I.P

[@derekpierkowski7641]

Never heard of him