A recent rumor circulated that the corn baby from TikTok had passed away. Fortunately, this is not true. Tariq, the boy’s first name, rose to prominence after a viral video in which he declared his love for maize. Since then, he’s been highlighted in The New York Times and has appeared on numerous talk shows.
Who Is the Corn Kid From TikTok?
Tariq, the real name of Maize Kid, gained fame for his reaction to realizing that maize is real and his unshakable affection for the vegetable. Recognizing Tariq has won the prestigious title of “Corn-bassador” for South Dakota in the United States is critical. Governor Kristi Noem of South Dakota has even declared September 3, 2022, as “Corn-bassador Tariq Day” in his honor.
Take a look at the tweet we have provided to you below-
The classic story of #Pinocchio, told by Tariq aka Corn Kid ✨💫🌽
Disney’s #Pinocchio is streaming tomorrow on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/ckz0Ti9CFh
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) September 8, 2022
Tariq has lately started two new businesses. First and foremost, he has been named South Dakota’s Corn-ambassador. Second, he got the honor of attending the premiere of the live-action “Pinocchio” film. He’s also a member of Cameo, a website that allows fans to pay celebrities for customized shout-outs.
Did the TikTok Corn Kid Die?
Corn kid’s death rumors began circulating online after people saw a post with the headline: “7-year-old ‘corn kid’ found dead last Sunday in a gang-related shooting.” The lack of hyphens and contempt for SEO in the headline are dead giveaways that this is a forgery.
Readers who looked attentively will have noticed that the photo indicated the article was published by NPR and written by Dustin Jones. The post first emerged on Twitter and while it has now been deleted, it also appeared on other platforms, confusing people.
Unfortunately, many people did not conduct a fact-check to determine whether or not that article existed (it does not). As a result, many people believed Tariq was a victim of gang violence. Fortunately, he is unharmed, and neither he nor his family has suffered any injury.
We’ve heard rumors regarding the passing of a popular star before. Anyone who is even remotely renowned will inevitably try to start a hoax about your passing. This one’s origin is still being determined, but we believe it was constructed more for amusement than as part of a sophisticated plan.
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Why Is This Trending?
The Corn-boy became popular after some internet pages claimed that local gang shooters had killed him. Since then, the young boy’s lovers and supporters have curiously tried to find him.
Corn kid (Tariq!) is getting paid! https://t.co/SEnYz89D4C pic.twitter.com/uczlq9Bomn
— CHAS (@Chaswied) August 29, 2022
Tariq gained viral celebrity the summer before after appearing in a Playtime Therapy video and expressing his passion for corn. The video soon gained popularity on Instagram and TikTok, and TikTok fans even used it as the basis for a creative song.
Since then, Tariq, also called the “Corn Kid,” has worked with illustrious businesses like Chipotle and Mr. Beast Burger. He was also recognized as South Dakota’s “Corn-bassador.” Online rumors recently claimed that Tariq had been killed in a “gang-related shooting.” These rumors are entirely untrue, and Tariq is still alive and well.
In his viral video, Tariq talks about himself and his never-ending love for corn. The video, which has had over 3.3 million views on YouTube, 1.9 million views on Instagram, and more than 23 million views on TikTok, features the youngster explaining that he enjoys a variety of hobbies, including hide-and-seek.
Have a look at the Corn Kid viral video that we have included below-
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Note: It appears that the Corn Kid death rumor is circulating once more. Our research suggests that he is still alive and well as of this update.
Again, we firmly advise everyone to exercise critical thinking and double-check material before disseminating such upsetting news. Unfounded rumors can upset the subject and their relatives and spread needless alarm.
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