Cruel death hoax on TikTok had many convinced famous Nike Tech kid had died

One particular story involves a child who recently posed as a model for Nike.

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In most cases, amid trustworthy news, people tend to share posts or allegations that are unverified, which leads to misinformation being spread.

Prior to liking, commenting, or sharing the content with others, we strongly advise users to verify the origin of the information. In case another reputable source or outlet covers the same report a few hours later or the following day, readers can employ an additional technique, which is to cross-reference. However, it is important to be cautious as the information may potentially be inaccurate. Therefore, it is recommended to continue fact-checking if it is not corroborated by other reliable sources.

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Sometimes readers are misled, but it’s important to note that these sites simply provide satirical headlines and articles that are humor-led and satirical. They are not true stories. Innocent readers can be tricked into thinking otherwise. Lastly, it’s worth mentioning that these sites exist solely for the purpose of satire.

Nike Tech Kid is not dead

People joked about how he was present in all Nike ads. The kid Fleece Tech Nike turned into an instant online sensation, becoming a meme.

Fast-forward to December 20th, when news reports alleged that a TikTok video started circulating, claiming that a Tech Nike kid had been reported to have died by suicide.

The circumstances matched the turbulent separation that the parents underwent, as investigators determined that this was due to the tragic suicide of the notorious “Nike Tech kid” at 20:34, as stated in the description.

These points show that it is unreliable. It is impossible to see if there was one intentionally cut off from the video – the supposed website name of the news does not come up in search results, and neither does the author or headline of the alleged news report. The news circulating online is fake, and it is unfortunate that people quickly fall for it in reality.

It is also crucial to take into account that misleading information can harm genuine individuals.

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Select ‘Deceptive’ from the choices.

Click on the submit button.

Counselors are available to speak and reach out to Americans through the 988 text or call line now. You can also get in touch with the Crisis Text Line by texting 741741 or contacting the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-TALK (8255).