www.newsweek.com Open in urlscan Pro
75.2.107.81  Public Scan

Form analysis
4 forms found in the DOM

GET https://www.newsweek.com/search/site/

<form autocomplete="off" action="https://www.newsweek.com/search/site/" method="get" accept-charset="UTF-8"><input class="form-text" title="Enter the terms you wish to search for." placeholder=" 🔍&nbsp;Search" type="text" name="q" value="" size="15"
    maxlength="128">
  <input type="hidden" name="form_build_id" value="form-fZ682WsdOVy0CvQPbIUL2T6In25EQtbU6DClgu3ttr8">
  <input type="hidden" name="form_token" value="NjTiMzKKqA3lZiZaca71FcNN-AlbGkwHKY6-BFpKd3U">
  <input type="hidden" name="form_id" value="search_block_form">
</form>

GET https://www.newsweek.com/search/site/

<form autocomplete="off" action="https://www.newsweek.com/search/site/" method="get" accept-charset="UTF-8">
  <input placeholder="Search" type="text" name="q" value="" size="15" maxlength="128" class="form-text">
</form>

<form class="free-signup">
  <input type="hidden" id="utm_source" value="">
  <input type="hidden" id="registration_url" value="">
  <input type="hidden" id="site_form" value="article_inline_newsletter_Bulletin">
  <input type="hidden" class="message" value="You're subscribed! Thank you for signing up to receive The Bulletin newsletter.">
  <input type="hidden" class="newsletter_type" value="Bulletin">
  <input type="email" name="email" id="email_address" class="form-text" placeholder="Email address" autocomplete="email">
  <input onclick="return gtmAnalyticsEvent()" type="submit" class="form-submit" value="Sign me Up">
</form>

<form class="free-signup">
  <input type="hidden" id="utm_source" value="">
  <input type="hidden" id="registration_url" value="">
  <input type="hidden" id="site_form" value="article_inline_newsletter_Bulletin">
  <input type="hidden" class="message" value="You're subscribed! Thank you for signing up to receive The Bulletin newsletter.">
  <input type="hidden" class="newsletter_type" value="Bulletin">
  <input type="email" name="email" id="email_address" class="form-text" placeholder="Email address" autocomplete="email">
  <input onclick="return gtmAnalyticsEvent()" type="submit" class="form-submit" value="Sign me Up">
</form>

Text Content

 * U.S.
 * World
 * Science
 * Health
 * Life
 * Rankings
 * Opinion
 * Entertainment
 * Fact Check
 * My Turn
 * Education
 * Sports Sports Betting Podcasts Better Planet Vault Mightier Autos Newsletters
   Unconventional Vantage Experts Voices

Subscribe for $1
Login

×
Subscribe for $1 Login
 * U.S.
   
 * World
   
 * Science
   
 * Health
   
 * Life
   
 * Rankings
   
 * Opinion
   
 * Entertainment
   
 * Fact Check
   
 * My Turn
   
 * Education
   
 * Sports
   
 * Sports Betting
   
 * Podcasts
   
 * Better Planet
   
 * Vault
   
 * Mightier
   
 * Autos
   
 * Newsletters
   
 * Unconventional
   
 * Vantage
   
 * Experts
   
 * Voices
   


Share

Copy Link
Entertainment
 * Eminem
 * Wikipedia
 * Twitter


EMINEM DEAD ANNOUNCEMENT SENDS INTERNET INTO MELTDOWN

Published Dec 11, 2023 at 11:05 AM EST Updated Dec 12, 2023 at 7:10 AM EST

By Sophie Lloyd
Pop Culture and Entertainment Reporter
FOLLOW
Share



Google reports of Eminem's death caused chaos on social media over the weekend.

Fans began to share their Google search results of the music icon—real name
Marshall Mathers III—to social media on December 9, along with the hashtag
#RIPEminem. The results listed Eminem's death date as December 10, 2023, with
the 51-year-old allegedly dying in Madison, Wisconsin.



Fortunately for fans, rumors of Slim Shady's death were a hoax. It appears a
prankster amended the hip-hop star's Wikipedia page to say he died, which also
altered the Google search results. Newsweek has reached out to Eminem via email
for comment.

The false reports served to illustrate how quickly misinformation can spread
online, particularly given that it is not the first time that hoax rumors of
Eminem's death have been amplified by social media.



Eminem, performing at Vorst Nationaal, Brussels, Belgium, in May 2021. The
Wikipedia edit claimed the 51-year-old rapper died in Wisconsin on December 10,
2023. Eminem, performing at Vorst Nationaal, Brussels, Belgium, in May 2021. The
Wikipedia edit claimed the 51-year-old rapper died in Wisconsin on December 10,
2023. Gie Knaeps/Hulton Archive
Newsletter
The Bulletin
Your daily briefing of everything you need to know

By clicking on SIGN ME UP, you agree to Newsweek's Terms of Use & Privacy
Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Still, for 24 hours fans were in a panic, with one fan writing: "Can't believe
he's gone."



"Nahhh not my goat [Greatest of All Time]," said Maadhav on X, formerly Twitter.

"DO NOT SCARE ME LIKE THIS," said BSL.

"That guy should be jailed he gave me an attack," joked Wealth.



"People who do this need to be locked up or fined," commented SNS.

"Streets were sayin eminem is dead. dont do that to me streets. bad naughty
streets," said @mmollyraine.


Eminem attends the ceremony honoring Curtis Jackson, "50 Cent," with a star on
the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January 30, 2020, in Hollywood, California. Fans
were heartbroken by the death rumors, with #RIPEminem trending... Eminem attends
the ceremony honoring Curtis Jackson, "50 Cent," with a star on the Hollywood
Walk of Fame on January 30, 2020, in Hollywood, California. Fans were
heartbroken by the death rumors, with #RIPEminem trending on social media. More
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Filmmagic


Once people realized that Slim Shady was still alive, they began to poke fun at
the practical joke.

"Eminem died to me when he released Encore," said dongfidence, referencing the
rapper's fifth album.



"FORTNITE KILLED MY BOY!!!!" claimed @Daft_Drone, mentioning Eminem's appearance
at the battle royale game's online event on December 2.



"Phew, thank goodness! I heard he's been busy making mom's spaghetti instead,"
said Anael, alluding to the iconic line in Lose Yourself, his first U.S. No. 1
single.

"I, too, have died in Madison, Wisconsin, but it was because I got invited to a
frat party after a Badgers game," commented Jacoby Crisp. "I was fine the next
day but was hungover asf! I hope that this is the case for Eminem."

A spokesperson for Google told Newsweek that the search engine uses a range of
sources for its knowledge graphs, including Wikipedia. Google has systems to
spot misinformation, but the tool is "not perfect."



However, the representative said that if Google is informed of an error, it acts
quickly to fix it.

Obama faces backlash for film's "warning" about white people
Read more
Obama faces backlash for film's "warning" about white people

This isn't the first time Eminem has endured a death hoax. #RipEminem also went
viral on Twitter in August 2020. A user claimed: "I killed Eminem."

The account was later suspended, but not before rumors of the Grammy winner's
death began to circle the internet.



In 2006, a conspiracy theory claimed that Eminem died in a car crash in 2006 and
had been replaced by an android, alleging that changes to his appearance were
not due to age but robotics.

Since the release of his debut solo album, Infinite, in 1996, Eminem has sold
more than 500 million records worldwide. With more than 81 award wins, the
Missouri native was ranked fifth on Billboard's list of the Greatest Rappers of
All Time.

Eminem's last album was Curtain Call 2, the follow-up to his 2005 greatest hits
record. Released in August 2022, the album artwork—complete with hidden
messages—prompted a mixed reaction among his fanbase.



Later last year, he was criticized for mentioning Jeffrey Dahmer in three of his
songs—Bagpipes from Baghdad, Must Be the Ganja and Brainless. He was one of
several musicians to be blasted for name-checking the serial killer following
Netflix's release of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, which detailed his
crimes.

Read more
 * No, Eminem, You Did Want The Cover of Newsweek
 * Trisha Paytas reacts to Eminem video resurfacing—"I will always be an icon"
 * Eminem and Snoop Dogg Ended 'Stupid' Feud After Dr. Dre's Brain Aneurysm

Update 12/22/23, 07:21 a.m. ET: This story has been updated with comment from
Google.




UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE

Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections
in the search for common ground.

Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections
in the search for common ground.


Request Reprint & Licensing Submit Correction View Editorial Guidelines




ABOUT THE WRITER

Sophie Lloyd
FOLLOW


Sophie is a Newsweek Pop Culture and Entertainment Reporter based in Lincoln,
UK. Her focus is reporting on film and TV, trending news and the entertainment
industry. She has covered pop culture, women's rights and the arts extensively.
Sophie joined Newsweek in 2022 from Social Change UK, and has previously written
for The Untitled Magazine, The Mary Sue, Ms. Magazine and Screen Rant. She
graduated with a BA Honours in Fine Art from Birmingham City University and has
an MA in Arts Journalism from the University of Lincoln. Languages: English.

You can get in touch with Sophie by emailing s.lloyd@newsweek.com.

Sophie is a Newsweek Pop Culture and Entertainment Reporter based in Lincoln,
UK. Her focus is reporting on film and ... Read more

To read how Newsweek uses AI as a newsroom tool, Click here.








Trending
 1. 
    01
    
    
    3 PRESCHOOLERS, 2 ADULTS DEAD AFTER SCHOOL BUS, SEMI CRASH
    
    
 2. 02
    
    
    US BEING INVADED BY 'TIME BOMB' WEED
    
    
 3. 03
    
    
    DONALD TRUMP ADMITS HE'S NOT A CONSERVATIVE
    
    
 4. 04
    
    
    OSCARS 'IN MEMORIAM' SEGMENT SLAMMED
    
    
 5. 05
    
    
    JOE BIDEN SAYS JOHN MCCAIN STILL DRIVES DONALD TRUMP CRAZY
    
    
 6. ← Back To Homepage


THE DEBATE


ATHLETES NEED TO BE PAID. THE ENHANCED GAMES ISN'T THE ANSWER

By Kathy Dalby
VS


LET'S SUPPORT ENHANCED ATHLETES

By Zoltan Istvan

Opinion
 * Biden Did Himself No Favors With Angry, Partisan State of the Union
   By Paul Du Quenoy
   
 * Athletes Need To Be Paid. The Enhanced Games Isn't the Answer
   By Kathy Dalby
   
 * Let's Support Enhanced Athletes
   By Zoltan Istvan
   
 * Broadway Is Unaffordable—But Actors Barely Get Paid. The Answer? Streaming
   By Chris Senn Ii
   
 * 'White Rural Rage' Cites My Work. It's Totally Wrong About Rural America
   By Kristin Lunz Trujillo
   
 * Refusing to Limit Ballots to Five People Could Stop Ranked Choice Voting
   By John Pudner
   
 * Thirst for Change—The Imperative to Preserve the Colorado River
   By Rachel Forbes
   
 * China Is in Distress—and Xi Jinping May Be on His Way Out
   By Gordon G. Chang
   
 * Ignoring Donald Trump's Sex Assault Sins Takes Forgiveness Too Far
   By Benedict Cosgrove
   
 * Biden's Toxic Nightmare of a Speech Made Americans Miss Trump
   By Monica Crowley
   
 * Is Dark Brandon Laying a Trap?
   By Ross Rosenfeld
   
 * Master Storyteller Highlights the Need for Free Speech
   By Morgan Marietta
   

Newsletter
The Bulletin
Your daily briefing of everything you need to know

By clicking on SIGN ME UP, you agree to Newsweek's Terms of Use & Privacy
Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Premium Subscription

Digital + Monthly

 * Newsweek magazine delivered to your door
 * Newsweek Voices: Diverse audio opinions
 * Enjoy ad-free browsing on Newsweek.com
 * Comment on articles
 * Newsweek app updates on-the-go

Subscribe now
 * Newsweek Voices: Diverse audio opinions
 * Enjoy ad-free browsing on Newsweek.com
 * Comment on articles
 * Newsweek app updates on-the-go
 * Home delivery option available

Subscribe now


TOP STORIES


OWN A HOME? YOU MIGHT BE UPPER CLASS


MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE CELEBRATES 'BLOODBATH' AT RNC


JON STEWART MOCKS KATIE BRITT


DONALD TRUMP SHOULD NOT BE RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT, FORMER VALET SAYS


U.S.
World
Science
Health
Rankings
Opinion
Entertainment
Fact Check
My Turn
Education
Sports
Sports Betting
Podcasts
Better Planet
Vault
Mightier
Autos
Newsletters
Unconventional
Vantage
Experts
Voices

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Trending
Israel at War
Vladimir Putin
Russia-Ukraine War
Donald Trump
Subscriptions

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Digital+ Monthly (Ad Free Trial) $1.00
Digital+ Yearly $49.00
Premium Monthly $9.99
Premium Yearly $99

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

U.S.
World
Science
Health
Rankings
Opinion
Entertainment
Fact Check
My Turn
Education
Sports
Sports Betting
Podcasts
Better Planet
Vault
Mightier
Autos
Newsletters
Unconventional
Vantage
Experts
Voices
Trending
Israel at War Vladimir Putin Russia-Ukraine War Donald Trump
Subscriptions
Digital+ Monthly (Ad Free Trial) $1.00
Digital+ Yearly $49.00
Premium Monthly $9.99
Premium Yearly $99
In The Magazine


March 15
2024 Issue
In The Magazine
March 15
2024 Issue
Newsletters in your inbox  See all
The Bulletin (Mondays to Fridays)
See Sample
The Gist of It (Daily)

The Josh Hammer Report (Wednesdays)
See Sample
The Frontlines (Thursdays)
See Sample
Israel at War (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

For The Culture (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
See Sample
Pawsitively (Mondays to Fridays)

Better Planet (Mondays)

My Turn (Sundays)

Sign up now
You can unsubscribe at any time.
By signing up you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Company
About Us
Masthead
Diversity
Announcements
Archive
Policies and Standards
Mission Statement
Leadership
Newsletters
Press Center

Editions:
U.S. Edition
日本
Polska
România

Contact
Advertise
Careers
Contact Us
Corrections

Terms of Use
Cookie Policy
Copyright
Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions
Terms of Sale
GDPR Privacy Settings Do Not Sell My Personal Information

© 2024 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC