Hoax: Selena Murderer Granted Early Prison Release
A fake article circulating claims that Yolanda Saldivar, the murderer of “Tejano Queen” Selena, may be given an early release from prison.
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Satire: Kanye West Regrets North, “I Should Have Pulled Out”
A recent fake article claims that Kanye West regretted the birth of his daughter North West, and was heard saying, “I should have pulled out.”
Satire: Justin Bieber Has Ebola
A satire article from August of 2014 is recirculating with claims that Justin Bieber has been hospitalized with the Ebola virus.
Hoax: Bill Gates Offers $9,000,000 to Young Thug
A satire article in heavy circulation claims that Bill Gates has offered rapper Young Thug $9,000,000 if he’ll stop rapping.
Fake Story: Eminem Quits Music After Checking into Rehab
Last week, it was claimed that Eminem quit the music business after checking into a rehab center due to heroin addiction. This claim is false.
Hoax: Kim Kardashian in ICU After Being Beaten by Kanye West
A fake article has been made public stating that Kim Kardashian is in the ICU after being beaten by her husband Kanye West. The claim is not true.
Rick Ross & Jason Peters Not Arrested for Suge Knight Shooting
On August 29th, 2014 a fake news website reported that Rick Ross & Jason Peters were arrested for shooting Suge Knight.
Suge Knight Shooter Did Not Look Like Tupac Shakur
Earlier this evening it was reported that Suge Knight’s shooter resembled slain rapper Tupac Shakur who was murdered in 1996. This assertion is false.
Satire: Floyd Mayweather Challenges 50 Cent to Boxing Match
Yesterday it was reported that Floyd Mayweather Jr. challenged 50 Cent to a boxing match for 12 million dollars on Twitter. The article is a fake piece of news.