Is Lil Wayne really dead? That's the question on most everyone's mind after news that Lil Wayne, otherwise known as Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., famous American rapper, has been shot dead in a gang war. The internet is currently swamped with searches for news about Lil Wayne's death in what Google Trends can only classify as volcanic. But what's the truth? Is he really dead? I've tried reading some of the blog entries about the subject but they all say it's just a rumor, probably perpetrated by someone with nothing better to do, through text messaging. On the other hand, I read an entry on Yahoo Answers that said the news of Lil Wayne's death was broadcast over the radio. Now, if it was worthy enough to be on radio news then it's probably true. I'm confused. Still waiting for the truth about Lil Wayne's death to come out.

If it's just a rumor, then his millions of fans around the world can breathe a sigh of relief, and curse the perpetrators of this nasty hoax to the high heavens. I cannot really consider myself a
fan of Lil Wayne though I sometimes find myself dancing in my seat to the beat of his music as it played on the radio. This is a nasty rumor (if it is a just a rumor). A few days ago, it was on the net that Katt Williams died. Who's next? Obama? McCain? Palin? But then again rumors about someone's death may not be all that bad. In our neck of the woods, if you're rumored to have died and it turns out to be false, superstition dictates that it will result to a longer life for the victim.

Update: I just found this news entry about Lil Wayne's death. It's a news report from BBC News that says Dwayne Carter Jr., aka Lil Wayne, has allegedly died of severe gunshot wounds in a hospital in New Orleans after figuring in an altercation shortly after at the New Orleans Arena. Here's the complete report from the BBC:

Dwayne Carter Aka 'Lil Wayne' Gunned Down After Show In Hometown Of New Orleans. Dwayne Carter known by his rap alias of 'Lil Wayne' is the latest victim of the notorious feud between the 'Bloods' And 'Crips'.

Shortly after performing at the New Orleans Arena, Lil Wayne was involved in an altercation with members of rival gang the 'Crips', and brutally shot 6 times with a semi automatic 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun

Paramedics rushed to the scene and attempted to resuscitate the rapper, however were unable to prevent colossal blood losses and Dwayne Carter was pronounced dead at 02:36 Am, November 1st,shortly after arriving at Tulane University Hospital.

This will be seen as a huge loss to the hiphop community, as the self proclaimed 'Best Rapper Alive' has been an integral part of the revival of the genre, going platinum with his latest release Tha Carter III within one week.

New Orleans police Chief Warren J.Riley appealed to any witnesses to come forward with any information about the 4 gunmen.

Wow, then it is true. Lil Wayne is dead. It's a huge loss to the rap music industry and I'm sure millions of his fans will miss him and his music. Rest in peace, Lil Wayne.

Update: The news report I found above turned out to be a hoax! It's not from the BBC at all! The poster made it look like a BBC News page, complete with the BBC News logo and layout. Ha ha. Fooled me, and thousands of others I'm sure. Lil Wayne is not dead after all! Argh!

fake BBC News page about Lil Wayne death

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