Rapper Ch1tkey has ignited controversy after staging his death as part of a promotional stunt for his new album.
The rapper, who had previously gained attention by faking his death during a rooftop video shoot, took to livestreaming on July 31 to address his critics - and his response has only fueled the flames of public outrage.
During the livestream, Ch1tkey aggressively defended his actions, asserting that his elaborate deception was part of a grand comeback strategy gone awry.
"I'm not just seeking attention, I tried to make a comeback with my album, but I ended up being so smart that I deceived even my family. So the police, reporters came to my house, and news reports came out."
-Ch1tkey
The rapper described a chaotic scene when the police arrived at his residence.
Ch1tkey had initially managed to evade capture with the help of a friend but was eventually apprehended when he ventured out to a convenience store.
His confession of the hoax was not met with sympathy; instead, it was met with widespread criticism and disbelief.
Adding to the controversy, Ch1tkey made several cryptic and alarming statements during the broadcast.
He claimed that he had "come back to life" after making a pact with God and suggested that his actions were divinely sanctioned.
God told me that I am good and Korean people are bad. So pretending to be moral while doing bad things online is wrong. What I'm doing is 'what God wanted,' according to what God told me.
- Ch1tkey
The rapper's remarks became more disturbing when he discussed his plans for the future.
In a shocking confession, Ch1tkey mentioned carrying a chainsaw as a substitute for a firearm and even claimed he was considering eating human flesh.
"I'm planning to eat human flesh,"
-Ch1tkey
These statements have left viewers and fans alarmed and unsettled.
The original stunt involved Ch1tkey's reported "fall" from a rooftop, a scenario that led to heartfelt tributes from his girlfriend and friends, who were unaware of the hoax.
The subsequent public mourning was revealed to be a part of the elaborate ruse, leading to widespread criticism of the rapper's ethics and promotional tactics.
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Written by Cassidy Jones.
