Fact Check: Is KSI Dead in 2022? as ‘RIP KSI’ Tweets Trend in Twitter
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KSI is still operating in 2022. Following “RIP KSI” (Rest in peace) comments that led many to believe that he had passed away, fans were left perplexed and worried.
Social media has frequently been the source of several rumours, and it appears that it has succeeded in doing so once more.
After various people started disseminating these claims on social media, he was the victim of a death hoax on July 14, 2022.
How the KSI is Dead rumors began
On the IShowSpeed live stream, “RIP KSI” messages and death rumors first surfaced. Since the YouTuber and KSI have a lengthy history together, it is not surprising that his fan following has started spreading that message on social media.
mfs in speeds chat saying "rip ksi" be annoying asl
— クラウツ (@Cloudstwr) July 14, 2022Advertisement
But it’s not clear who or how the “RIP KSI” craze actually got started. However, it didn’t take long for IShowSpeed’s fan following to begin making it a trend on other websites like Twitter.
As many people were uninformed of what was happening, many even fell into the trap of believing the tweets. Actually, he is still alive and healthy.
These comments on Speeds streaming thats spamming "rip ksi" are too much tbh #ishowspeed
— Ninho (@sidemenandm2) July 14, 2022
What happened between KSI and iShowSpeed?
Even if there is no animosity between the two, social media users had a great time instigating drama. Everything began when IShowSpeed went on live and made the decision to engage with his fans.
The YouTuber chose to browse KSI’s Instagram while having his routine talk. KSI’s private number had appeared on his screen, but IShowSpeed was unaware of this because he could not perceive anything odd with it.
People quickly grabbed a screenshot and posted it on social media. Numerous people also messaged the celebrity as a result. Because he wasn’t sure what had transpired, He even tweeted about the same thing.
What action did IShowSpeed take?
IShowSpeed made the decision to join in on the joke and tweeted back to KSI, “ratio Ronald better.”
Whether or whether he expressed regret for exposing the number is unknown. However, it appears that his fan following hasn’t had enough of the his humor yet.
Ankita Khanrah
Ankita Khanrah is a second-year student of the Master of Communication and Journalism (Integrated) programme at the School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar.
