Viral claims that rock star Lenny Kravitz died aboard a Learjet that crashed in Florida have been firmly rejected by his representatives, putting an end to a wave of online speculation following the deadly accident that claimed nine lives.

Kravitz's team moved quickly to dismiss the reports, which spread across social media after Sunday's crash in Palm Beach County. The singer was not aboard the aircraft, his publicist confirmed to BocaNewsNow late Sunday.

“The reports are untrue and incorrect,” the publicist said.

The false claims gained traction after a post circulated on X featuring what appeared to be a screenshot of a social media post attributed to 21-year-old pilot Emily Shelton. The message suggested that Shelton would be flying the “Fly Away” singer from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas.

Viral Screenshot Fuels False Lenny Kravitz Death Claims

The purported post claimed Shelton was preparing to transport the legendary musician, even referencing one of his best-known songs.

“Honored to be flying the one and only Lenny Kravitz from [Austin’s airport] to [a Bahamas airport] tomorrow. Looking forward to having him on board. ‘It Ain’t Over ‘Til It’s Over’ is gonna be playing in the cockpit,” the screenshot read.

But the story quickly unraveled. Not only was Kravitz not on the aircraft, but Shelton was not its pilot either.

The young aviator addressed the speculation in a TikTok statement after learning that her name had become linked to the fatal crash.

“I was recently made aware that there are rumors that I was the pilot of the recent crash in Palm Beach,” Shelton wrote.

She directly denied any involvement and urged social media users to stop circulating unverified claims about the tragedy.

“I would like to respectfully clarify I was not. I ask that people please stop speculating and spreading misinformation on this tragedy and be respectful of those involved. My heart goes out to all those lost and affected,” she added.

Shelton had previously attracted widespread attention in August after making an emergency landing on a highway. That earlier viral moment may have contributed to the confusion surrounding the screenshot and the identity of the pilot.

Young Co-Pilot Identified Among Florida Crash Victims

The misinformation surrounding Kravitz and Shelton was further complicated by reports that a young female pilot had died in the crash.

According to The New York Post, the Learjet's co-pilot was identified as 20-year-old Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras. She reportedly earned her pilot's license while still in high school, marking an unusually early achievement in her aviation career.

Her reported death added another tragic detail to an accident that killed all nine people aboard the business jet.

FAA Supports Investigation Into Deadly Learjet Crash

According to The Associated Press, the aircraft plunged nose-first into a South Florida neighborhood in Palm Beach County, near a heavily traveled roadway.

The crash prompted a federal response, with the Federal Aviation Administration preparing to send a team to assist the National Transportation Safety Board's investigation, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.

As investigators work to determine what caused the aircraft to go down, the online rumors have highlighted how quickly unverified claims can spread in the aftermath of a disaster.

For Kravitz, the message from his representatives was clear: reports of his death were false. The singer was not among the nine people aboard the ill-fated Learjet, while authorities continue investigating the tragedy and families mourn those who were lost.