Rumors that rapper Kanye West died in a car accident late last night sparked a massive online frenzy but are completely bogus, from everything we can tell.
In fact, it looks like the rumors were used to sling anti-malware scam. What losers. This is the lamest stunt since Balloon Boy (although it's far less costly).
Users searching for more info on the fictitious fatality are liable to get redirected to sites distributing spyware, malware and "scareware," researchers warn.
The rumor itself reportedly originated on notorious image board 4chan, the seeding ground for the Anonymous campaign against Scientology and others.
PHEW: Kanye West is not dead. He is just fine, thank you.
Bogus reports, claiming Kanye West is dead after an accident involving two luxury cars in L.A., subsequently on social network sites Facebook and Twitter.
These reports didn't themselves point to malware-infested sites but made the topic of West's supposed demise a trending topic on Twitter, Google, etc.
Amazingly, some people believed it and even more amazingly, some people wrote hateful things about Kanye West, thinking his demise was the real thing.
The man may be a giant tool, but he remains a gifted artist who is basically harmless and besides, the guy died (or so you thought). So some respect!
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October 21st, 2009 7:19 AM
He didn't die? Too bad.
October 21st, 2009 1:01 PM
See he did not die. But his career damn sure did. First he got dropped from the GAGA tour and now him and Chris Brown should just Brain storm together and find a way back of the mainstream. They should do a song called It' over for me. Oh please send all donation to the Chris and Kanye foundation. This will help them pay their rent while no money is coming in...........
October 21st, 2009 10:32 PM
I think Kanye is talented but it's ego that gets in the way.. he needs that "mental break" that mariah carey had.
October 22nd, 2009 1:48 AM
I agree, maybe he's not dead and that's a good thing, because I think it would be sad; I wouldn't find anybodies death amusing or in anyway good, but he sure did kill his music career for a damn good while. I find his attack against Taylor Swift , besides being very rude completely ridiculous. I'm not racist and I love a lot of black artists music, but he's always acting like if there's something held up against black artist. Assuming the "because where black" attitude and what not. I love his music and I have tons of black friends, and it is a sad truth that there is still racism present in our society today; but he has to chill, cause the whole world isn't against him, or black people in general.
October 24th, 2009 9:53 PM
LOL JCM
I feel like people read the first part of the sentence, took a hopeful breath in, read the last part of the sentence, let out a sad sigh hahaha
November 3rd, 2009 9:31 PM
He needs too much attention for me. i have better things to worry about than his life..
November 8th, 2009 5:35 PM
He's honestly sick in the head and should seek help pronto