South African pop star Tyla has not died in a car crash, despite a viral post claiming the Water singer was killed in a 'fatal' Lamborghini accident while heading to a World Cup match in Los Angeles this week. The rumour, which triggered frantic searches for 'Is Tyla dead?' across platforms, has no credible backing and is quietly contradicted by the 24‑year‑old's own activity online.
The scare broke just days after Tyla performed at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on 12 June. The Grammy‑winning artist joined US rapper Future to perform Game Time, from the tournament's official album, and had sung the South African national anthem ahead of her country's clash with Mexico at Mexico City Stadium on 11 June. She was in the middle of a career high when the internet decided to write her off.
