Yet another death hoax shook Justin Bieber and his fans as a viral news article claimed that he had died in a car accident. However, after a thorough fact check, it was confirmed that the Canadian singer is alive and well. It’s common for celebrities to fall victim to death hoaxes as this practice of rumor-mongering continues to chug through non-stop.
I heard Justin Bieber died, car crash. Can anyone verify this?
— Steve, The GOP Trainwreck Linguist🏳️⚧️🇺🇦🏳️🌈 (@insanetruckdriv) March 6, 2023
Bieber himself has been a victim of numerous death hoaxes over the years. Interestingly, the car accident rumor even feels like deja vu. So where is Justin Bieber now? The irony is that the Peaches singer just celebrated his 29th birthday earlier this week. However, he has been battling mental health concerns as he canceled all of his recent concerts in his ‘Justice World Tour.’
How did the viral Justin Bieber accident rumor start?
The rumor that Justin Bieber died in a car accident stemmed from a website called vairalnews93.com. It was wrongly reported in the article that the singer had died after crashing at over 100 mph, according to a non-existent coroner’s report.
The article was published on March 5, but many overlooked the date as they simply circulated the news out of shock. However, fans were able to breathe a sigh of relief after a fact check. The website had previously reported death hoaxes about other celebrities such as Sylvester Stallone, Mick Jagger, and Simon Cowell.
A brief history of Justin Bieber’s previous death hoaxes
A 2013 study revealed that Justin Bieber was reported to be dead most often among musicians. So why do these death hoaxes persist? There are a few reasons. For one, he is one of the most famous and controversial pop stars of our time. This makes him a ripe target for rumors and speculation.
My mom just called me said Justin Bieber died in a car crash i said ma’am ion mean no harm but get off fb it’s 3am. She gonna ask how i know she’s on fb. Ma’am good night.
— 𝕋𝕠𝕩𝕚𝕢𝕦𝕖 (@Cha0sMVP) March 5, 2023
- 2010 – The first Justin Bieber death hoax emerged when a Twitter user claimed that the singer had been killed in a car crash. The singer then took to Twitter to reassure his fans that he was alive and well.
- 2013 – A fake news story claimed that artist had died in a drug overdose.
- 2016 – Another hoax claimed that Bieber had been killed in a car crash while driving drunk.
- 2019 – A viral Facebook post claimed that Bieber had been murdered by an unknown assailant.
Where is Justin Bieber and what is he up to now?
As for Justin Bieber, he is still alive and well, and fans can continue to enjoy his music for years to come. However, he has been battling Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which has partially paralyzed his face. Meanwhile, Bieber was recently in the news following some cryptic drama between wife Hailey Bieber, ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez, and himself.
Ultimately, the death hoaxes serve as a reminder of the internet’s power to spread misinformation and cause panic. While it can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction, it is important to look for credible sources of information.
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