Amber Rose debunks 'RIP Kanye West' Twitter topic
Would a dead man have time to haunt the world by posting pictures of supermodel Gabriela Barros online? Rapper Kanye West, of course, is not dead, although "RIP Kanye West" is still the hottest-trending topic on Twitter (Pop & Hiss advises against clicking on it, unless you're ready for a stream of baiting links to random sites).
The rumor bombarded the social-networking/micro-blogging site after a mock-up of a Fox News homepage proclaimed the rapper had died in Los Angeles. Girlfriend Amber Rose was quick to debunk it, posting to her Twitter account that "This RIPKanyeWest topic is not funny and its NOT TRUE!." She added in a follow-up tweet that the topic is "in extreme poor taste.
West to his credit failed to acknowledge the morbid hoax, although he is still not touring with Lady Gaga. He does, however, have a new hardcover picture book documenting his recent "Glow in the Dark" tour for sale.
Yet despite having long been debunked more than 10 hours ago, users continue to flood Twitter with "RIP Kanye West" tweets, transforming the hoax into spam in less than a day. Meanwhile, West's adorably fuzzy inner-demon, as directed by Spike Jonze, is most likely deceased, although the short film that depicts the killing has been stricken from West's site.
--Todd Martens
Screenshot:http://twitter.com/darealamberrose
....some one should let Ms Rose know its also bad taste to grab a mic when some one wins an award.... yeah it might be old, but someone who has a constant history of disrespecting people, does not deserve respect...have some more Hennesy why dont you.
Posted by: Not4U | October 21, 2009 at 12:26 PM
too bad... and who would care anyway?
Posted by: JTQ | October 21, 2009 at 12:27 PM
Shouldn't that be "we're all human?" The dumbest people have the loudest voice.
Posted by: Samuel | October 21, 2009 at 12:44 PM
Wow-its in extreme poor taste huh amber? Kind of like his little stunt with Taylor Swift. Funny how one doesnt like poor taste when it comes back their way. Get a wig amber. You look like a man. Kanye you get whatever you deserve.
Posted by: Heather | October 21, 2009 at 12:45 PM
What is so hard to understand about the difference between we're, where and were. They are all different words. How DUMB can you be to not understand the difference?
Amber Rose is a MORON. We're all in this together people, if this were an isolated incident, I would let it go, but society is getting dumber, and the media is where dumb celebrities are glorified.
Shame on the writer of this article for not correcting her, I mean here.
Posted by: We're, Were and Where | October 21, 2009 at 12:49 PM
Aww man!!! I had my hopes up!!
Posted by: anonymous | October 21, 2009 at 12:53 PM
As any resident of the "OC" can attest, the alleged location of the crash that killed Mr. West is in Newport Beach....
Posted by: ana | October 21, 2009 at 01:20 PM
Kanye West just needs to go away. He is a self centered punk with limited abilities as an entertainer.
I don't wish death on anybody. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if he created this buzz himself.
Kanye... go away, just go away-nobody likes you.
Posted by: Robbie The K | October 21, 2009 at 01:29 PM
Kanye ain't dead. Could be a conspiracy by the Taylor Swift Crew. Either way, check out the new Spike Jonze Short Film Starring Kanye that Feuled all these rumors.
http://www.precioustimeny.com/blog/?p=5523
Posted by: Campus Socialite | October 21, 2009 at 02:02 PM
seriously? PEOPLE grow up.
Posted by: wtf | October 21, 2009 at 02:07 PM
Sad. How humourous of an ex-stripper turned "model" overnight via; "stragetic gold-diggin" tactics, to DARE declare what's of bad taste. Seriously?! Being that it appears Amber has no more sense then an empty head of lettuce ( should be we're NOT where) and dresses with CLASS but only every eclipse, I don't buy the "all of a sudden LOVE I'm riding HARD for you babe" she has for Kanye. She must think people can't pick up on GAME. That's right convinently go to bat for him offa something he DIDN'T go on about period...but couldn't stop him from parlaying his @ss gracefully on the VMA stage. Smh. Please, Amber save the hype and gimmicks..we all know your timeclock has ticked and rung.
Posted by: Amy | October 21, 2009 at 03:44 PM
You guys are all idiots...Come on now, yes Kanye made a damn mistake so u idiots are telling me that u all are perfect angels right? Or is it because Kanye did this to a sweet young "white" woman that you all are in an uproar...We are speaking about death here, what he did does not mean that he deserves to die, it simply means that he is an arrogant bastard such as most of these entertainers are...Get over it....This man does not deserve this much hate, he is human and we all make mistakes!
Posted by: T | October 21, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Twitter claims that:
"Kanye West is not dead, but he did pull a surreal Spike Jonze directed-video off of his website."
-This is the origin of the RIP Kanye West Trending Topic
Posted by: Peter Polack | October 21, 2009 at 05:23 PM
Kayne West is a RACIST! Pure and simple! GOOD RIDDANCE!
Posted by: JC | October 21, 2009 at 05:44 PM
Why is that good news always turns out to be a hoax?
Posted by: mike | October 21, 2009 at 05:56 PM
The lengths some people will go to to fabricate a lie and make sure it reaches the front page of Google news all just so they can say "Yo, Kanye, I'm real happy for you and I'ma let you finish, but Balloon Boy had one of the best hoaxes of all time! OF ALL TIME!!!". It's really sad. I swear some people have too much time on their hands to go to the troubles of creating such an elaborate hoax. Them and Richard Heene need a psychiatric evaluation. Seriously, how desperate and needy for attention must one be to pull such stupid and pointless stunts? And to all the people wishing that the rumor were true, think for a moment about how you would feel if someone wished death upon you. Even if you loathe the person for whatever reason, that is no excuse at all to wish something so morbid. Kanye made an ass of himself at the VMAs, he apologized to Taylor, she forgave him and moved on. Everyone should do the same. I mean Jesus, it's not like he murdered someone. Taylor suffered a few seconds of embarrassment, but nothing worse beyond that. She's a rich pop star with millions of albums sold, many accolades and legions of fans. She got even more of that after the incident, due to people pitying her. So what's the point in carrying a grudge over the incident when no one, other than Kanye, suffered any real damage? If you dislike him, fine, but that's no reason to wish him any harm at all. Grow a conscience people, and try to remember the laws of karma.
Posted by: temer | October 21, 2009 at 05:57 PM
On another note... why can't his piece of trash girlfriend spell properly? English is her first language, no?
Posted by: temer | October 21, 2009 at 06:00 PM
hey hes human alright
he didnt kill or commit a crime hes a genius
Posted by: james | October 21, 2009 at 06:17 PM
We famous brahs
Posted by: Jeepbrah | October 21, 2009 at 06:22 PM
If he trained biceps everyday he'd still be alive.
Posted by: Clive | October 21, 2009 at 06:24 PM
wow all of u sound really stupid rite now. a person does not deserve to die just because they interrupt someone. how many times have u gotten interrupted in life so everyone who did that to u should die?? wtf!! listen to how u sound.. u act like he raped the girl on stage all he did was stop her for a second. she old enough to keep on goin shes 19 not 3 she could have stood up for herself is she really wanted to. stop babyin that damn girl damn!!
Posted by: bri | October 21, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Amber is just as stupid as Kanye.ITS "WE'RE" YOU DUMB HOOKER. :) I feel much better.Its not about fake Fox.Its about how much people hate him.Read the comments, just about all wish it were true.
Posted by: Zombie | October 21, 2009 at 08:14 PM
Kanye West Calls Balloon Boy Out: Says little punk doesn't deserve all the media attn. http://twitpic.com/mdmrb
Posted by: CRFX | October 21, 2009 at 08:44 PM
GET BACK IN THE FUCKING KITCHEN
Posted by: Misc | October 22, 2009 at 02:31 AM
im really happy for you, and ima let you finish, but fox news had one of the best articles on this of all time!
Posted by: John | October 22, 2009 at 01:17 PM