Ridiculous Music News Of The Week

The Associated Press referred to Robert Durst as "The former Limp Bizkit frontman." I don't even know how this sort of journalistic mistake happens. Fred Durst fronted the Bizkit of course. In case you didn't know, multimillionaire Robert Durst was just arrested on murder charges for the 2000 death of his friend Susan Berman.

I mean, I'm no Limp Bizkit fan. But seriously. Did NO ONE at the AP think to just Google either the Robert Durst or the Limp Bizkit Wikipedia page in a half-assed attempt at cross-checking? Good grief.

AP correction: Accused murderer Robert Durst is *not* a former member of the band Limp Bizkit. http://t.co/ofXmLVPFSz

— Romenesko (@romenesko) March 17, 2015

The AP Accidentally Called Robert Durst ‘The Former Limp Bizkit Frontman’ http://t.co/ewLr1DpTgP

— UPROXX (@UPROXX) March 17, 2015

Comments

[Metalboy!]

Millenial Ineptitude is now pervading our last relatively unbiased news outlets well beyond the scope of expectation.

Now the press is rivaling Congress in their lack of fact checking, fully researching content of legislation and overall integrity.

[Ace Steele]

Besides, even if he was a murderer, that's no reason to besmirch the man's reputation by linking him to that horrible shit-metal band.

[crued]

The AP mixed up accused killer Robert Durst with Limp Bizkit singer Fred Durst. They should promptly apologize... TO ROBERT!

[Jeff]

Now that is Hilarious

[oper8n]

Well, in all fairness, the Limp Durst did kill every song he ever sang/spoke/screamed or whatever the heck it was he did.

[Dj]

How can you mix up the two???? Hahah

[Metalboy!]

Hahaha!!! Nice to see some well directed and well deserved professional grade hatin' goin' to work on here besides my own one man character assassination squad!

[Ace Steele]

MB...

You didn't think I was going to let you have ALL the fun!

[Metalboy!]

Indeed, Ace, however, your sublimely hammering comment above is far more hilarious than any I could ever muster. Kudos on a rotisserie job well done!