The short answer is quite simple, and it can be worrisome or scary for some people to hear. Yes, a honey badger can definitely kill a human. There have been many cases of this fearsome predator attacking and viciously killing humans. Honey badgers are badass creatures that should not be underestimated, because they can kill any animal using a multitude of techniques.
If you’re looking to avoid such a fate, your best bet is to just avoid honey badgers. They are so dangerous and cunning that any ingenious human idea is likely to fall short and result in death. One man attempted to keep a honey badger as a pet. He did a questionable job, and we have no evidence that he is even still alive. Beware, there are also very few known methods to kill a Honey Badger. If you are not an expert these are likely to fail anyways, and result in your death.