A post on X claiming that R&B singer R Kelly has died has confused many users. The post is false. It came from a self-described parody account. As per latest updates, R Kelly is still alive and in prison .
The post has 2.4 million views at the time of publishing. The account Hoops Crave posted on X: “R.Kelly has reportedly passed away. The post spread the rumor that the singer is dead and left many people on X confused. Many users reacted to the post. One user wrote, “Fake news stop wishing death on people. Kelly used his fame, fortune and enablers to prey on the young, the vulnerable and the voiceless for his own sexual gratification, while many turned a blind eye.
Grok, the AI chatbot on X, called the claim false and said there were no credible reports of the singer’s death. One wrote, “Please do not toy with our emotions.…” Another said, “It must be a joke right, nah this joke is too heavy bro! Another said, “Such people must be arrested and be banned for life on social media. Breon Peace, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, said in a statement after the New York trial: “R. He added: “Through his actions, Kelly exhibited a callous disregard for the devastation his crimes had on his victims and has shown no remorse for his conduct.”
