Overview
- An X/Twitter account, @TommyGoBraazy, posted that Chief Keef was shot six times in the face and on life support, triggering widespread alarm.
- The tweet amassed more than 2.3 million views and over 13,000 likes before any credible reporting surfaced.
- Manager Idris Dykes told Fox 32 Chicago the claim was untrue and said Chief Keef has not been in Chicago since performing at Summer Smash two years ago.
- News outlets, including Hindustan Times, reported they could not independently verify any shooting and there was no official confirmation.
- Coverage noted the originating account’s history of misinformation and reported fresh calls for stronger oversight of repeat offenders.