Since many people believed the singer had perished in an accident, Maluma became the victim of a death hoax. He is still alive and well in 2022, though.
As many individuals seem to accept everything they read on social media, it has gradually begun to replace traditional news sources.
Additionally, this has led to bogus news stories appearing in people’s feeds, one of which being the singer’s death hoax.
Maluma is not dead
The singer was involved in a death hoax that had many people convinced that he had passed away. It is unclear who started the rumor or how it started spreading on social media.
However, the news definitely came as a shock to many and worried fans were quick to wonder if it was true. In reality, the singer is alive and well in 2022.
This is not the first time when a celebrity has been a victim of a death hoax. In the past, people like Oprah Winfrey, Tom Holland, and others have also been a part of this list.
Always check for authenticity
In the age where social media has been dominating the majority of our life, it becomes easy for people to come across fake news that is seen as real and authentic information.
This also makes way for false reports to surface online. We would urge you to always check the news before sharing it or liking it or engaging in it in any form.
In case you do come across a social media post that has been advertising false information, we urge you to report it immediately.
How to report posts on social media
You can report posts in the following methods on social media:
If you wish to do it on Twitter, follow the steps below:
- Navigate to the Tweet you’d like to report.
- Tap the icon located at the top of the Tweet.
- Select Report Tweet.
To report on Facebook, do the following:
- Go to the post you want to report.
- Tap in the top right of the post.
- Tap Find Support or Report Post.
- To give feedback, tap the option that best describes how this post goes against Community Standards. Tap Next.
- Click submit
To report on Instagram, follow these steps:
- Click on the three dots on the top right of the post
- Select Report