Rapper YTB Fatt — real name Cavon De'Shawn Paige — has been confirmed alive and unharmed after false reports of his death circulated widely on social media beginning March 31, 2026. The rumors, which claimed the rapper had been fatally shot while filming a music video near his grandmother's house in West Memphis, Arkansas, spread rapidly across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok before being debunked by his family.
What the Rumors Claimed
The false reports alleged that YTB Fatt had been killed in a shooting incident during an outdoor music video shoot. Multiple social media accounts repeated the claim without verification, leading to the rapper's name trending nationally with over 50,000 searches on Google Trends. Several fan accounts posted tribute messages before the facts were established.
Family Sets the Record Straight
YTB Fatt's cousin, the rapper known as Pimp K, was among the first to publicly deny the reports. According to Pimp K and other family associates, a shooting did occur in the area, but the rapper himself was not the victim. One of Pimp K's family members — reportedly his sister — sustained injuries in the incident. The extent of her injuries has not been publicly disclosed, but she is reported to be receiving medical treatment.
"He's alive. Stop spreading lies," Pimp K posted on social media, urging fans and media outlets to verify information before sharing it. The West Memphis Police Department has not released an official statement connecting YTB Fatt to any shooting incident.
The Problem of False Celebrity Death Reports
The incident highlights the recurring issue of premature and false death reports in the social media age, particularly in the hip-hop community. In recent years, multiple rappers have been the subject of fabricated death rumors that spread virally before being corrected. Media literacy advocates have pointed to these incidents as examples of why verification matters — even when breaking news appears to come from seemingly credible sources.
YTB Fatt, who rose to prominence with tracks like "Ride" and "Half A Ticket," has not issued a public statement as of April 2, but his social media accounts show recent activity confirming he remains active and well.