Here's why #JustinBieberDead is trending on Twitter and it's nothing more than death hoax

Why Justin Bieber dead is trending?

A few days ago, several posts emerged online claiming that Canadian singer Justin Bieber has passed away in a car accident. However, the death hoax was quickly debunked but hashtag #JastinBieberDead is still trending on Twitter. Rumours of Bieber's death circulated after people on Facebook stumbled upon a news article stating the same.

Why is #JustinBieberDead trending?

A news article by Vairal News 93 was posted on March 5, 2023, claiming that Justin Bieber died in a car crash. The post read, "USA (RIP) Justin Bieber died after crashing at over 100mph, coroner's report reveals 05.03.2023." While the death hoax was debunked #JustinBieberDead continued to trend on Twitter. Debunking the fake news, Snopes said, "There is no evidence Bieber is dead. If it was true, it would be widely reported and memorialized by reputable publications." In fact, the Candian singer made a public appearance on the same day as rumours began.

Fans react to death hoax

Upset fans took to Twitter and called out the "fake post". One user commented, "Whoever got my momma thinking Justin Bieber is dead can go to hell."

"Somebody shared a fake post on FB about Justin Bieber dead and I fell for it smh," another said.

Justin Bieber is very much alive

The Beauty And A Beat singer recently celebrated his 29th birthday with his family members and close friends. Billie Eilish, Jaden Smith, Kid Laroi, Leon Bridges, Bernard Harvey, and Don Toliver, among others, attended his birthday bash.

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