There was a rumor of death of MK Slatt aka Slimeball MK (real name Marquel Holmes) recently. A TikTok video claimed that the popular Instagram and YouTube comedian had died at the early age of 23.
The news spread so quickly after a TikTok post by the account @dankyunderground, which stated:
“Instagram comedian MK Slatt passes away at the age of 23. Further investigation is still processing.”
This post left all his fans stunned and confused, some of his fans refused to believe the claim and some of fans feeling so sad that a talented left this world at a very young age of 23.
Fans React to Rumors
Social media platforms like Reddit, Facebook, and TikTok were flooded with posts and comments from fans:
- “So y’all telling me MK Slatt died?” one shocked fan wrote on Facebook.
- Another added: “Why they saying my boy MK Slatt died?”
Even on Reddit’s r/Nbayoungboy thread, one user questioned:
“Why they saying MK Slatt dead, bruh?”
Most fans doubted the rumors, with one replying: “I wouldn’t believe anything TikTok dudes say.”
Family Confirms MK Slatt Is Alive
After the rumors gained spark, a family member of MK Slatt stepped forward to clear all the doubts of all his fans. Wigsby K Way, his cousin, posted on social media:
“Stop spreading false a* rumors. My cuz good!”*
This finally put fans at ease, confirming that the comedian is alive and well.
MkSlatt’s Cousin Confirmed He Is Alive #MkSlatt 🙏🏽😇 pic.twitter.com/tw3PFWpKL0
— s (@Wtmsui) November 26, 2024
Who Is MK Slatt?
MK Slatt, real name Marquel Holmes, is a comedy content creator and is very famous on Instagram and YouTube. He started creating funny, relatable videos in 2018, gaining over 1.5 million Instagram followers and 1.2 million YouTube subscribers in just 5-6 years.
Mk was born on September 24, 2000, he is basically from Center Point, Alabama. At just 24 years old, he has become a popular name for situational comedy videos and sketches. For more clarity on viral news and misinformation, check out this guide on spotting fake news.
What Sparked the Rumors?
The false reports seem to have originated from an unverified TikTok account. Some claimed his death was linked to an overdose, while others suggested his mother confirmed the news. However, none of these claims turned out to be true.
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