Rapper YTB Fatt, whose real name is Cavon Deshawn Paige, was the subject of a viral hoax on Monday, April 1, leaving fans concerned. Posts spread on social media claiming that the 24-year-old was shot and killed in a shooting.
The posts, with dramatic captions, claimed that the YTB Fatt was shot while filming a music video at his grandmother's home in West Memphis, Arkansas. However, those claims have now been debunked as a viral hoax.
YTB Fatt was not shot, and there are no reports of the shooting involving the rapper in Arkansas.
YTB Fatt's brother, rapper Pimp K, has debunked the hoax, stating that a shooting indeed took place at the West Memphis residence when the rapper and his team were shooting a music video, but YTB Fatt was not involved.
Additionally, Pimp K claimed that YTB Fatt's sister was injured in the shooting. However, the details surrounding the incident are limited, and the rapper or his representatives have not released a statement on the rumor.
YTB Fatt's most recent public appearance was a live performance at Superstarz in Charlotte, North Carolina on February 28, 2026. He was actively touring earlier, including shows on his 'New Year New Problems Tour' announced in early 2025.
