Bad Bunny is not dead. The singer was a victim of a death hoax that claimed he died in a car accident.
Social media has become one of the main sources where people find news related to celebrities. However, this has also paved way for fake news to sweep in.
Previously, celebrities like Tom Holland, Dua Lipa, Simon Cowell, and more have been a victim of such cruel death hoaxes.
Bad Bunny car accident death hoax explored
The news about Bad Bunny being involved in a car accident was a result of fake news that was generated using a website called Breaking News 247.
The website is usually used to create fake news to prank others. This time, an anonymous user tried to deceive people by having them convinced that the singer had died.
The headline read: “Bad Bunny found dead in a car accident.” The report further claimed: “Bad Bunny was driving when officers say they found her body and car in the side of a lake.”
The website does have a line that states: “This is a satirical website. Don’t take it Seriously. It’s a joke.”
The singer is alive and well in 2023
Bad Bunny is alive and well in 2023 and has been interacting with his fans through social media. The singer has been quite active on Instagram and even posted a throwback video on the platform.
At the same time, the singer has been working alongside Adidas for his Campus Light shoes.
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It was recently revealed that the brand will be introducing the shoe in a new color, an olive color scheme.
As of now, an official release for the shoes has not been revealed.
How to report fakes news
Like the Bad Bunny death hoax, if you come across any fake news on social media, we urge you to report it immediately.
If you wish to do it on Twitter, follow the steps below:
- Navigate to the Tweet you’d like to report.
- Tap the icon located at the top of the Tweet.
- Select Report Tweet.
To report on Facebook, do the following:
- Go to the post you want to report.
- Tap in the top right of the post.
- Tap Find Support or Report Post.
- To give feedback, tap the option that best describes how this post goes against Community Standards. Tap Next.
- Click submit
To report on Instagram, follow these steps:
- Click on the three dots on the top right of the post
- Select Report
To report on TikTok, follow the steps below:
- Select the video you want to report
- Click on the arrow that appears in the bottom right corner of the video
- Select ‘Report’ from the options that appears
- Choose ‘Misleading’ from the options
- Click on submit
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