Did DC Young Fly pass away? TikTok search bar sparks internet meltdown
Rumors about DC Young Fly's death spread on TikTok and X, which caused confusion. However, the rapper is alive as his official Instagram page had stories uploaded on December 21. The rumors started with an X user @98QMoney tweeting, "DC YOUNGFLY DIED??" with a screenshot showing the search term "dc young fly passed away" on December 21.
Several other X users shared their reactions to the rumors with some tweets reading:
DC Young Fly is an Atlanta-born rapper known for his appearances on Wild 'N Out. He has over 42,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, with popular songs like No Choice, Good Thang, 24 Hrs, No Weed, and Faith and Hope.
As the rumors continue to circulate across the internet, it is worth noting that they are not true. The rapper is alive and well and is a victim of an internet death hoax.
DC Young Fly is not dead
DC Young Fly has amassed over 13 million followers on his Instagram account as of now. He has also been frequently posting Instagram stories. In one such story uploaded on December 21, the singer was seen showing fans that he had shaved his face.
On December 21, the singer also shared a “Grinch parody” video where he was dressed as the beloved Christmas character and was singing in a hospital room.
DC Young Fly is alive and active on Instagram, with no official announcements from his team or family confirming his death. The rapper is likely the victim of an internet death hoax, which has also affected other celebrities such as Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled, Adam Sandler, and Oprah Winfrey.
Meanwhile, the internet sensation has announced that he will be performing comedy shows in 2025. The 85 South Show podcast host is scheduled to perform in Albany on March 15 and 16. The former BET Hip Hop Awards host will be giving a total of four performances with two on Saturday and another two the following day. The shows will be held between 6:30 pm and 9:15 pm on both the nights.
Young Fly will be performing at the Albany Funny Bone that is located on the second floor of the Crossgates mall. Fans can purchase tickets either through the Etix website or the comedy club’s box office.
Young Fly had not publicly addressed the internet death hoax at the time of writing this article.