Why is 'DJ Khaled dead' trending?

Publish date: 2024-05-07

DJ KHALED has made a lasting impression on the music scene after working with some of rap and pop music's most A-list names.

But why is "DJ Khaled dead" trending online? Let's investigate.

Why is 'DJ Khaled dead' trending?

A viral article was posted claiming DJ Khaled had died in a car accident.

The website Not Allowed To reported the 47-year-old was using Snapchat when the incident occurred.

The post also claimed DJ Khaled’s vehicle was “badly damaged.”

It added the singer “suffered mostly minor injuries” that included a minor fracture, cuts, and bruises but was still alive.

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A TikTok video also claimed the rapper had died.

The post showed a clip of a news outlet named Channel 46 news reporting that the rapper had died.

It read: “Khaled’s death was informed by the Broward County Sherrif’s office at exactly 5:30 pm.”

Snopes quickly debunked this claim after other rumors emerged.

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What have DJ Khaled fans said?

DJ Khaled, born Khaled Mohamed Khaled, is a musician, record producer and rapper from New Orleans.

Over the course of his career, he has released 13 albums - nearly all of which have received critical acclaim.

His fans were understandably upset and confused by the rumors.

One took to Twitter saying: "DJ Khaled is dead ??"

Another said: "Is the Reported Demise of DJ Khaled True or False?"

The rumors were cleared up quite quickly, much to the relief of his adoring fans.

When did the hoax start?

The hoax seems to have begun around March 2023, after an article from a news website began circulating.

The rumors were debunked after DJ Khaled continued to post on his Instagram page after they spread.

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