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YTB Fatt Death Hoax Debunked After West Memphis Shooting Reports

Family statements show rumors can race ahead of verified facts.

Overview

  • The death rumor, which spread Wednesday on social platforms, was refuted by his brother who said YTB Fatt was not shot.
  • Family members say a shooting occurred near a music video at his grandmother’s home in West Memphis and his sister was injured.
  • Editors at The News International reported she is receiving medical care, while police have not issued a statement and no arrests have been reported.
  • A viral clip showing police vehicles in a neighborhood led users to link the footage to the rapper and helped push the false claim.
  • Hindustan Times and The Sunday Guardian Live published debunks as people close to the 24-year-old, born Cavon De’Shawn Paige and signed to Moneybagg Yo’s Bread Gang, said he is alive and unharmed.