A fake news report concerning Nipsey Hussle’s estate was issued in poor taste, leading to mass confusion on the Internet.
Nipsey Hussle fans are in a susceptible position for more than one reason. For one, the exploration of the Dr. Sebi conspiracy wheel conflates the real motivation behind his killing or lack thereof. Regardless of how many public eulogies come into effect, Nipsey’s death has given rise to a flurry of peripheral conversations, some with little to no relation to the issue at hand.
Mehn JAY Z got this hip hop OG on lock! Man moving tables to support and help always. pic.twitter.com/p8Tw1WKin5
— ex (@shawnexes) April 4, 2019
As a colleague of mine put so well, Nipsey was a distinguished man whose pride was an inextricable part of his being, like the effects of a double-edged sword. Unfortunately, Nipsey’s death has also given rise to opportunism, as a news report pitting Jay-Z as the donor of a $15 million trust fund for Nipsey’s children, was proven false. Many compassionate fans took the headline at face value, without consulting the article itself.
not ONE credible website reported jay z setting up a trust fund for nipsey hussle's kids. just one particular website known for clickbait and posting fake news. google is your friend.
— Instagram: @DoggieDiamonds (@DoggieDiamonds) April 4, 2019
The headline was incidentally generated by a “fake hip-hop blog,” among the thousands that come-and-go on a daily basis. As you might expect, the fallout from the story was pretty disastrous, as only a select few of social media’s commenters have chosen to be proactive in their push towards a real-time petition made out to Nipsey’s children. And yet, many of the commenters are still presumptuously leaning on Jay-Z to lead the cause.
Jay Z ✊ pic.twitter.com/LXhOELWjRg
— Ur Side Chick BF 🇨🇦 (@__mrpedro) April 4, 2019
The tragic murder of Nipsey Hussle has left many in search of light in a seemingly endless dark tunnel. Please don’t allow fake news to bank on your grief. pic.twitter.com/rzJJUNwvOm
— DeMicia (@_miciagirl) April 4, 2019
Even though I highly doubt this possiblity, if this viral rumor ends up to be true that’s dope. I’m sure Jay Z was moved in someway to privately extend graciousness to Nipsey’s family. Let friends, family and fans mourn in peace without clickbait and stop sharing fake news. pic.twitter.com/jQxz7dunbi
— DeMicia (@_miciagirl) April 4, 2019