Social media personality Perez Hilton was hospitalized this week after a relating to livestream, encouraging extensive reactions and online discussion. Following multiple calls about the livestream, officials arrived at Hilton’s home and found Perez Hilton alone at his residence before taking him to a hospital.
After the news surfaced speculation sparked quickly online many social media users started sharing their own theories about the incident. Some people linked it to pop star Ariana Grande’s newly released "Petal” music video, pointing to its dark and horror-inspired visuals. A few users even claimed there was a connection between the video and Hilton’s hospitalization.
Others took the speculation even further, suggesting the music video promoted so-called "demonic influences.” Many users shared screenshots from the video online, claiming they supported the theory. However, the claims have not been verified and remain purely speculative.
The rumors gained more attention because they appeared just two days after Ariana Grande announced that she plans to step away from the public eye once her current tour ends next month. A representative for the singer said the decision was made because of the constant public attention and scrutiny she has faced.
Despite the viral claims, there is no credible evidence linking Perez Hilton’s hospitalization to Ariana Grande’s music video. At present, the two events appear to be unrelated, with the online theories driven only by speculation circulating on social media.
