Addison Rae, the 23-year-old Gen Z star known for her popular TikTok account and budding music and acting career, recently found herself at the center of a disturbing hoax.
Rumors began circulating on social media claiming that Addison Rae had tragically died in a car crash, causing #RIPAddisonRae to trend online.
However, fans of the young influencer can rest assured that Addison Rae is alive and well.
Despite the baseless rumors, Addison Rae has continued to engage with her 88 million TikTok followers and 36 million Instagram fans.
In fact, she recently took to Instagram to share a photo of herself modeling clothes for the Petra Collins brand, I’m Sorry.
The hoax appears to have started in 2021 when Addison Rae took a brief hiatus from social media, leading to speculation about her well-being.
However, she has since returned to her online platforms and is thriving in her career. From starring in films like “He’s All That” and “Thanksgiving” to releasing successful music, Addison Rae’s star continues to rise.
One of the unexpected friendships Addison Rae has formed is with reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian.
The two bonded over TikTok videos and even collaborated on a virtual workout that garnered millions of views on the POOSH YouTube channel.
Despite the toxic nature of the hoax that falsely claimed Addison Rae’s death, her fans have continued to support her and celebrate her successes.