Know if YouTuber James Somerton is dead or alive as his death reports surface
The online world was shocked by controversy late last year when YouTuber HBomberguy released a nearly four-hour video accusing popular YouTube video essayist James Somerton of plagiarism.
The video by HBomberguy gained immense traction and amassed over seventeen million views and ignited a firestorm of debate and scrutiny.
Is James Somerton dead or alive as suicide note and death rumors go viral on Twitter/X amidst HBomberguy controversyย
The accusations against James Somerton by HBomberguy centred around allegations that he had plagiarized content from smaller YouTube channels without proper credit. HBomberguy’s video meticulously dissected Somerton’s work by presenting evidence of similarities between Somerton’s videos and those of lesser-known creators.
The video sparked widespread calls for justice with many demanding that Somerton properly credit the sources of his inspiration, particularly the smaller YouTube channels that had allegedly been plagiarized.
James somerton posted this on his private acct. I have an intense dislike for the guy but I hope this is not true. pic.twitter.com/TjtlESQOBN
— Annieโ (@AnnieSFW) March 5, 2024
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In response to the allegations, Somerton released an apology video, but it was widely criticized and disliked by viewers. Many felt that Somerton’s apology fell short and that he failed to adequately address the plagiarism accusations or take appropriate steps to rectify the situation.
As the controversy continued to unfold, tensions escalated online. The intensity of the backlash against Somerton continued to grow, with millions of people joining the chorus of criticism directed at him.
However, the situation took a dark turn when Somerton seemingly disappeared from the public eye. Despite efforts by fans and critics alike to reach out to him, Somerton remained unresponsive. Concerns about his well-being began to mount, particularly as there were no updates on his social media accounts which had been made private following the plagiarism scandal.
This is the most insane shit anyone has ever written. This DOES NOT EVEN MENTION THAT JAMES SOMERTON MAY BE DEAD. pic.twitter.com/p1FkTfauyB
— Peter Coffin (@petercoffin) March 5, 2024
Speculation about Somerton’s whereabouts and well-being reached a fever pitch when rumors of his alleged death began to circulate online. A note written by James Somerton surfaced, leading many to fear the worst. Thousands of people anxiously followed the news, hoping for any updates and clinging to the possibility that Somerton would be found alive. It is yet to be officially confirmed if he’s dead or alive though.
The reaction to Somerton’s alleged death has been varied and complex. While many express genuine concerns for his well-being and regret for their role in the online vitriol directed at him, others attempt to assign blame for the situation. Some criticize HBomberguy for allegedly “leading the charge” against Somerton, while others defend HBomberguy and argue that accountability is necessary in cases of plagiarism.