{
  "id": 9671387,
  "title": "Maverick Trevillian ‘67 Kid’ not dead: Fact checking viral online rumors as last Instagram post comes into focus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/maverick-trevillian-67-kid-not-dead-fact-checking-viral-online-rumors",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T01:40:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/maverick-trevillian-67-kid-not-dead-fact-checking-viral-online-rumors-as-last-instagram-post-comes-into-focus-101790298929444.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A viral rumor has circulated online stating that Maverick Trevillian, known as the '67 Kid', has passed away. This false claim originated on TikTok but quickly spread to other social media platforms such as X. In a TikTok video, someone claimed that the 'management team' announced the news of Trevillian's death. However, these unsubstantiated claims have gained significant traction, with the X post alone amassing over a million views.\n\nThis alarming rumor has caused concern among many, as Trevillian rose to internet fame in March 2025 after a video showed him yelling \"67\" during a basketball game. His unique catchphrase, \"the 67 Kid,\" has since become part of internet slang. People expressed worry about the '67 Kid' or Maverick Trevillian, with posts about his supposed death flooding social media.\n\nHowever, after thorough fact-checking, it has been confirmed that Maverick Trevillian, or the '67 Kid', is alive and well. No credible news outlets, obituaries, or official statements confirm his death. Websites like Famous Birthdays, which were updated yesterday, still list him as alive at the age of 15 in Maryland. His Instagram account and related accounts also show continuous activity, with no announcement of his passing.",
  "summary": "A viral rumor has been spreading online that Maverick Trevillian, popularly known as the ‘67 Kid’, has died.",
  "key_points": [
    "Maverick Trevillian, known as the 67 Kid, is alive and well.",
    "Rumor of his death originated on TikTok and spread to X.",
    "Fact-check confirms no credible news outlets confirm his death."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The false rumor of Maverick Trevillian's death highlights the speed and reach of misinformation online, and the importance of fact-checking to prevent unnecessary worry among his fans and followers.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
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        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/did-karmelo-anthonys-mother-say-he-was-stabbed-in-prison-fact",
        "published": "2026-09-24T22:56:29.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}