Ali Mahmod, of Newbolt Court, Felling, was found semi-conscious on Sunderland Road at about 15:00 BST on 2 May and later died.
Gary Pitt, 22, of Falstone, Leam Lane, is due to appear at Gateshead Magistrates' Court later.
A 26-year-old man has been released with no further action, Northumbria Police said.
A man has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a 42-year-old in Gateshead.