James Yammouni of Janoskians Isn’t Died; ‘RIP’ Rumor Spread on Twitter

James Yammouni of Janoskians Isn’t Died; ‘RIP’ Rumor Spread on Twitter
Jack Phillips
12/23/2013
Updated:
7/18/2015

James Anthony Yammouni of the popular YouTube comedy group the Janoskians is likely not dead, but there’s a viral rumor being spread.

On Monday night, it appears that a number of people tweeted “RIPJamesYammouni” after it was made into a hashtag.

“#/RipJamesYammouni << whoever started this hashtag is seriously messed up -___- likee why would you even joke like that,” wrote one person.

Added another: “Those ppl trending #/RIPJamesYammouni are the cancer of human kind it'd be okay if they were atleast a bit funny but it’s just disgusting.”

Users traced the rumor back to the @HolyArianator Twitter account, which has posted several other “RIP” rumors, including one that says “#RIPDylanSprouse,” referring to the teen star.

Yammouni, via his Twitter account, posted several items on Twitter recently. “I get so many comments saying my account looks like a fan girl account lol yolo,” reads part of a tweet.

There have been a number of viral death hoaxes spread on Twitter, namely about Justin Bieber and other celebrities.

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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