Roger Elliot Moore Jr, known to millions around the world as Metronade, passed away on May 11 at the age of 23 following a tragic accident in New York City.
He was a film-maker, content creator and storyteller whose creativity, authenticity and faith touched countless lives.
A second-generation Barbadian, he built a global following through cinematic short films and skits that blended his love of film-making, video games, anime, fashion and everyday life. His work resonated with audiences because it was rooted in real experiences and personal struggles. Through his storytelling, he sought to help others feel seen, understood and less alone.
Moore graduated magna cum laude from Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts in 2024 with a bachelor of fine arts in film. During his time at Syracuse, he became known not only for his creative talent but also his leadership and mentorship. In a tribute following his passing, the university described him as “an innovator and a mentor”.
His influence extended far beyond campus. As Metronade, he built a community of more than two million supporters across social media, including over 1.4 million followers on TikTok, more than 730 000 followers on Instagram and over 180 000 subscribers on
YouTube. His videos generated hundreds of millions of views and created a space where people could find encouragement, humour and hope.
Digital content creation
Moore was also recognised as a driving force behind Syracuse University’s Centre for the Creator Economy, where he helped shape conversations around the future of digital content creation. The Centre described him as “a blueprint for the modern-day creator” and credited him with helping inspire and support fellow creators.
Born to a Barbadian father and a Jamaican mother – Roger and Julane Moore – his family described him as a young man grounded in his belief in God, committed to kindness and passionate about encouraging others.
In a tribute shared following his passing, the family wrote: “ Metronade blended his expertise in film with his passions for video games, anime, fashion and more to showcase the highs and lows of love, work, friendship and growing up. By creating cinematic skits based on his own struggles, he wanted his viewers to feel less alone in theirs. He read many of your messages and comments and deeply appreciated that he could use his work to relate to others.
“Above all, Metronade was grounded in his faith in God. He knew this life was fleeting and openly shared his faith both online and in person. He also believed deeply in kindness, understanding that you never know what someone else may be going through.”
Moore is survived by his parents; siblings Kirstie, Lindsey and Liam Moore and extended family. (SS)
