JAY-Z is one of the biggest celebrities in the world, so false rumors are sure to spread about the rap star.
But why is “Jay-Z dead” trending on Twitter? Let’s investigate.
US rapper Jay-Z was rumored to be dead on social media[/caption]
Why is ‘Jay-Z dead’ trending?
A viral report was posted on March 19, 2023, claiming Jay-Z had passed away.
Rumors spiralled after an “R.I.P. Jay-Z” Facebook page attracted almost a million likes.
The post read: “At about 11 a.m. ET on Sunday (March 19, 2023), our beloved rapper Jay-Z passed away. Jay-Z was born on December 4, 1969 in New York.
“He will be missed but not forgotten.
“Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”
What have Jay-Z’s fans said?
Jay-Z‘s fans were understandably upset and confused by the rumors.
One took to TikTok saying: “Praying for everyone. This is a sick joke period.”
Another chimed in: “He is very much still alive.”
The rumors were cleared up quite quickly, much to the relief of his adoring fans.
The rap star hit headlines in February 2023 after his daughter Blue Ivy joined her lookalike dad to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Glendale, Arizona.
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Just weeks before, his pop icon wife Beyonce broke the record for the most Grammy wins ever at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
On Sunday, February 5, 2023, Beyoncé was named the individual with the most Grammy wins in history.
When did the hoax start?
The hoax seems to have begun around March 19, 2023, after a few articles from fake news websites began circulating.
The rumors were quickly debunked.
It’s not the first time Jay-Z has had fake news of his death reported.
A similar rumor spread in 2013, suggesting the rapper had died – which was also revealed to be untrue.
The star performed several times after the 2013 hoax, confirming he was very much alive.
Plenty of other stars have had their death reported, even when it wasn’t true.
“Justin Bieber dead” was trending on Twitter in early March 2023.
Meanwhile, “MrBeast dead” began gaining traction too.
Plus, a nasty rumor about Hollywood legend Tom Cruise terrified fans as reports of his death circulated in March 2023.
