Why is 'Ice Spice dead' trending?

ICE Spice is one of the most recognisable celebs around, with her striking red hair and quirky fashion sense.

However, the platform that has propelled her to stardom has, in this instance, brought some unwanted attention to the American rapper.

Why is 'Ice Spice dead' trending?

Rumors circulated on TikTok this week, as people started making videos saying that Ice Spice was dead.

Her fans were mortified by the suggestion that the 23-year-old rapper had passed away.

People then started posting that they needed to hear more about the devastating news.

Thankfully, it soon became clear that the reports were a hoax and that the star is very much alive and well.

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What have Ice Spice's fans said?

One follower of the rapper famed for her ginger curls commented: "It has been reported that American rapper Ice Spice has been found dead".

While another distraught fan posted "Is Ice Spice dead??? Keep me up with this!!!".

As the rumors spread that the American had died in a car accident, one fan posted "I’m literally so heartbroken".

When did the hoax start?

The hoax started this week on TikTok as people started posting videos announcing the celebrity's death.

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Stating that the cause of her passing was as a result of a car accident.

There has been a viral trend this year of children pranking their parents by telling them their favourite celebrity stars had died.

While most took to the platform to react to the news via videos rather than fact-checking the claims, looking at the star's Instagram and TikTok accounts shows that she is alive and well.

In fact, she has been spending time with Kim Kardashian and her daughter North West.

This all came about as a result of the nine-year-old dressing up as her earlier this month.

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