JaceIronGolem

Jacob Baykedagn (February 2, 2002 - May 8, 2021, aged 19), better known as JaceIronGolem, was a Patagonian Minecraft YouTuber, comedian and singer of Tigrinya descent based in Viedma, Rio Negro. He was known for his African-American-inspired style of commentary and clothing. He usually wears a do-rag in his videos hence.

He died in a DUI-induced crash on May 8, 2021, after suffering from a punctured lung as a result of crash injuries.

Life
Baykedagn studied at Asgard Secondary School during his childhood, but never attended college due to personal concerns. After that, he was taught by his mother to sing. Baykedagn is ethnically Tigrinya and his ancestors were from present-day Eritrea.

Career
At the time of his death, Baykedagn had 1.5 million subscribers and 600 million total views. Baykedagn also had 8,000 Twitter followers. A distinguishing feature was his perpetual appearance with a do-rag and a tank top and his African-American accent.

Death
On May 7th, 2021, Baykedagn was severely injured in a DUI-induced crash while he was being driven to his house in Viedma. Baykedagn reportedly knew his driver was drunk, but the driver refused to listen. At 10:35 PM Patagonian time, Baykedagn's driver lost control and crashed into a pole. Baykedagn suffered multiple chest injuries and was left crippled, with a tear having formed in his left lung.

Just seconds before midnight on May 8th, Baykedagn complained of chest pain. It was revealed that his punctured lung was starting to suffer from internal bleeding. Emergency surgery was performed but he succumbed to his injuries, dying at 12:02 AM local time. However as his dying wish, his brother requested a Minecraft-themed funeral for him.

Funeral
Baykedagn's funeral was held at the Viedma Baptist Cathedral on May 20, 2021. Various Patagonian YouTubers and musicians, including Huw "Robby" Lyons and singer Julia Metzger, and other Minecraft YouTubers, including Dream and Stampylongnose, attended Baykedagn's funeral.

Lyons' eulogy stated that Baykedagn was "the voice of Afro-Patagonians" who felt unrecognized in national society. He also read his elegy to Baykedagn, which he had composed following the announcement that Baykedagn had died.

Baykedagn's brother also requested that Daniel "C418" Rosenfeld's "Mice on Venus" be played at Baykedagn's funeral during the procession. Rosenfeld, who attended along with Minecraft creator Markus Persson, was selected to play the song in his memory.

The procession took place on May 27th, after the laying of his body at the Viedma Baptist Cathedral. His corpse was carried by pallbearers dressed as Minecraft mobs, and was accompanied by a marching band. Baykedagn was buried at Viedma Cemetery. His brother rejected the laying of a traditional gravestone, opting for a special one based on the in-game sign block instead.

Legacy
A roadside effigy of Baykedagn wearing his do-rag dressed as his in-game avatar was erected on the accident site, at the corner of Robson Avenue and San Martin Street. Flowers, Minecraft merchandise and candles have been laid there as a memorial.

The plaque on the statue's granite pedestal has his intro line, full name and obituary written on it.

The Girard station on the Northbound line of the Port Davis Metro was renamed Baykedagn in his honor.