There is a wild rumor going around on social media alleging that there is a connection between Selena Gomez and Keeneka Jenkins.
The below is all alleged and not validity of confirmation of claims. This is all speculation based on rumors online.
Selena Gomez Kenneka Jenkins Theory
December 5, 2024– TikTok is at it again with the wild rumors going viral.
The latest is that Selena Gomez allegedly had something to do with the passing of Kenneka Jenkins back in 2017.
This TikTok video, posted by user @midoriiji, has garnered almost 1 million views to date, in which it discusses an alleged theory that Gomez is the alleged reason why Jenkins passed away- but how is this so?
@midoriij stuff like this happens alll the time in our faces is so sad!???? #midorij #fyp #kennekajenkins #selenagomez #selenagomezkidneydonor
The TikToker alleges that this theory is going viral on Facebook in which the same hotel that Jenkins passed away in, Gomez’s stepfather owned that hotel. It was around this time allegedly that Gomez was suffering from complications that stemmed from her lupus in which she needed a kidney transplant. People are now alleging that 4 days after Jenkins passed away, Gomez had a successful kidney transplant in which the theory alleges that Jenkins was a kidney match for Gomez and not actually Gomez’s friend Francia Raisa.
What Happened to Kenneka Jenkins?
Jenkins passed away after it was reportedly revealed that she went missing while attending a party in Chicago. She was found 21 hours later after allegedly becoming “disoriented and walking into a freezer” as outlined in this related article by NBC News.
As the article goes on to say, she was only 19 years old in 2017 when she passed away, in which it was claimed that she froze to death. This was supposedly following a combination of alcohol and her medications for migraines and epilepsy making her disoriented. As a result, it is alleged that she wandered off into a walk-in commercial freezer and froze to death, in which her body was later found.
Selena Gomez Kenneka Jenkins Kidney
However, this alleged story making its rounds online, claiming Gomez had something to do with the passing of Jenkins or using her kidney, was met with a lot of skepticism online in which people stated that this has not been confirmed.
As well, Raisa has also come forward in the past to address her journey with undergoing a kidney transplant for her friend Gomez, in which she spoke to the personal struggles she faced of finding out she was a match and undergoing the kidney transplant to help her friend, as shown in this TikTok video posted by user @realifestudios.
@realifestudios #franciaraisa #selenagomez #kidneytransplant #bestfriend #friends #love #story #scars #actress #disney
Francia Raisa and Selena Gomez Kidney Transplant
Gomez has also publicly praised Raisa for helping her at that time. The pair even have a photo together to commemorate the occasion that was shared widely online at the time. This is one of the lines in the caption of her post, below.:
“And finally, there aren’t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa. She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis.”
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Although these alleged claims are going viral on social media, it doesn’t mean that there is any truth to them as no concrete evidence has been shared to back up said allegations as there is seemingly no connection to Gomez and Jenkins.
This is just a wild rumor running rampant online.
It’s important to note that spreading misinformation about celebrities online – such as these rumors on social media- can damage their reputation and cause unnecessary harm to their personal and professional lives. It perpetuates false narratives, fueling rumors and distrust, which can lead to public backlash and mental distress for those involved. Additionally, it undermines the credibility of online spaces and encourages a culture of sensationalism, where truth is sacrificed for attention.
What do you think about this wild theory floating around online? Again, there is no evidence to back up these alleged claims.
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Published by HOLR Magazine
Image Credit: @selenagomez Instagram, @midoriiji, @realifestudios TikTok