Is JAY-Z dead or alive ? Why is ‘Jay-Z dead’ trending?

Rumors of JAY Z’s alleged death spread quickly in March 2023 – causing concern among fans across the world.

Jay Z is one of the biggest celebrities in the world, so false rumors are sure to spread about the rap star.

American rapper, Shawn Corey Carte known professionally as Jay Z went viral across the internet once again – and this time it was because fans believed the rapper had tragically died.

Rumours of his alleged demise gained traction on social media in March 2023 as rumours emerged that the rapper has passed away.

On Sunday, March 19, 2023 a post emerged reading: “At about 11 a.m. ET on Sunday (March 19, 2023), our beloved rapper Jay Z passed away. Jay Z was born on December 4, 1969 in New York.

“He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”

And it wasn’t long before the power of social media sent the post viral, attracting nearly one million likes.

Hundreds of fans immediately began to share their messages of condolences on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the 47-year-old rapper, actor and businessman was dead.

When did the hoax start?

The hoax seems to have begun around March 19, 2023, after a few articles from fake news websites began circulating. The rumors were quickly debunked.

It’s not the first time Jay Z has had fake news of his death reported. A similar rumor spread in 2013, suggesting the rapper had died – which was also revealed to be untrue.

The star performed several times after the 2013 hoax, confirming he was very much alive.

Plenty of other stars have had their death reported, even when it wasn’t true.

“Justin Bieber dead” was trending on Twitter in early March 2023.