“Ibram X. Kendi dead 2024” : ‘How to Be an Antiracist’ author killed by internet death hoax

News of activist Ibram X. Kendi’s death spread quickly earlier this week causing concern among fans across the world. However the May 2024 report has now been confirmed as a complete hoax and just the latest in a string of fake celebrity death reports. Thankfully, the author of How to Be an Antiracist is alive and well.

UPDATE 21/05/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Ibram X. Kendi death hoax spreads on Facebook

Rumors of the activist’s alleged demise gained traction on Sunday after a ‘R.I.P. Ibram X. Kendi’ Facebook page attracted nearly one million of ‘likes’. Those who read the ‘About’ page were given a believable account of the American activist’s passing:

“At about 11 a.m. ET on Sunday (May 19, 2024), our beloved activist Ibram X. Kendi passed away. Ibram X. Kendi was born on August 13, 1982 in New York. He will be missed but not forgotten. Please show your sympathy and condolences by commenting on and liking this page.”

Hundreds of fans immediately started writing their messages of condolence on the Facebook page, expressing their sadness that the talented 41-year-old activist and author was dead. And as usual, Twittersphere was frenzied over the death hoax.

Where as some trusting fans believed the post, others were immediately skeptical of the report, perhaps learning their lesson from the huge amount of fake death reports emerging about celebrities over recent months. Some pointed out that the news had not been carried on any major American network, indicating that it was a fake report, as the death of an activist of Ibram X. Kendi's stature would be major news across networks.

A recent poll conducted for the Celebrity Post shows that a large majority (76%) of respondents think those Ibram X. Kendi death rumors are not funny anymore.

Ibram X. Kendi Death Hoax Dismissed Since Activist Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Monday (May 20) the activist's reps officially confirmed that Ibram X. Kendi is not dead. “He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said.

Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much loved activist. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

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