Eminem Death Hoax Alarms and Infuriates Fans
12/10/2023 06:09 pm EST
Outrage
The overwhelming response to this prank was anger from fans, many of whom reported their visceral reactions before they realized the news was fake.
Surprise
As shocked as fans were, many wondered how Mathers himself must feel after this whirlwind of events.
Conspiracy Theories
Some users wondered if there could have been a plan to assassinate Mathers.
Hyperbole
For some fans, Eminem dying a day in the future read like one of the hyperbolic boasts in his lyrics.
Unbelievable
Many fans said they didn't believe this hoax for a second.
Unreliable
Others wondered why Google was allowed to source information from Wikipedia for prominent features like this – especially since Wikipedia is independently operated on low margins while Google is extremely profitable.
Future Victims
Finally, some fans speculated that this stunt would get more celebrities in the future, and they were right. The very next day, a similar hoax hit rapper Bia.
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