Dispelling the Rumors: Popular Rapper Jackboy Denies Shooting Incident Amidst Internet Frenzy
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Rumors about rapper Jackboy getting shot several times and airlifted have gone viral on social media. While incidents of rappers getting shot aren’t uncommon, the viral claims about Jackboy have certainly made his fans concerned for him. Before you believe in those claims, here’s everything you need to know about the situation.
Read ahead to know more about whether Jackboy was shot several times and airlifted to the hospital or not, as rumors about it go viral.
Rumors about Jackboy getting shot and airlifted to the hospital go viral
A viral rumor started circulating on the internet, claiming that rapper Jackboy was shot several times and airlifted to the hospital on December 13th. The rumors became so widespread that fans of Jackboy became worried about the rapper and even took to social media to wish him a speedy recovery.
Jackboy responds to news that he was shot this morning. “Critical where?” pic.twitter.com/uvYCh0pWdP
— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) December 13, 2023Advertisement
No doubt, attacks on rappers have increased significantly over the years. Hence, netizens were quick to believe everything that was reported about Jackboy too. However, the reality is entirely different from what the rumors have stated about the rapper Jackboy.
Has rapper Jackboy been shot and airlifted to the hospital?
Though fans of Jackboy may have been worried about the rapper’s well-being after coming across rumors of him being shot multiple times, the claims about him aren’t true. The rapper himself took to social media to address the rumors about the attack on him.
During an Instagram live session, the rapper was seen dancing to rap songs and confirmed that the rumors about him were fake. He is absolutely fine. However, some websites even reported that the individual shot multiple times and airlifted to the hospital wasn’t Jackboy but his brother.
Update: Jackboy was not shot, his brother was reportedly shot and airlifted to the hospital pic.twitter.com/UsBOWGLFNX
— No Jumper (@nojumper) December 13, 2023Advertisement
More about fake rumors of Jackboy being shot several times
Despite some sites stating that it was Jackboy’s brother and not the rapper himself who was shot, Jackboy hasn’t confirmed whether his brother was shot either. Police authorities did report about a Florida man being shot several times and airlifted to the hospital on 13th December in Port St. Lucie.
The police stated when and how the suspect opened fire on the victim and fled away from the crime scene in a car. The authorities are actively searching for the suspect and have also asked people to report if they have any information about the suspect.
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