"I Didn't Get Shot"... Charleston White Denies 'Fake Shooting Rumor' That Shocked Social Media

Charleston White (48), a famous internet commentator and podcaster in the United States, has personally denied the 'shooting rumor' that heated up online, bringing the incident to a close.

On the 14th (Korean time), rumors rapidly spread on American social media that Charleston White had been shot in Fort Worth, Texas, and was in critical condition. It was revealed that this started from a fake account created on X (formerly Twitter) that spread false information.

◆ "I am in Texas"... Survival Confirmation via Live

As the rumors spiraled out of control, White immediately turned on Instagram Live on the 13th (local time). He firmly stated, "Listen carefully. I did not get shot," dismissing the rumors. He added, "Anyone who knows me knows that I do not go to places like Chicago (where the rumor said I was shot). There were stories that I was shot in Chicago last night, but no one shot me," confirming that he is currently safe in Texas.

◆ Fake News Caused by Scathing Remarks?

White, who hails from Texas, is an activist who founded the youth organization HYPE in 2012 and is an influencer running the podcast 'Game Related, Not Gang Related.' He gained notoriety for his scathing criticism of the violence in gang culture and the hip-hop community, but at the same time, he has made many enemies. This fake news incident is also presumed to have been maliciously generated by those who harbor resentment against him.

Although it was revealed to be a simple rumor, it serves as another example of how quickly indiscriminate fake news about celebrities can spread through social media.