General Larry Platt Death: Killed?

Those who don't watch American Idol may not even know who General Larry Platt is, but he was a singer that appeared on the ninth season of AI.
I'm reading about his possible death all over the place. Some say General Larry Platt was shot and killed while he was singing his famous "pants on the ground" song.
Was Larry Platt murdered? Who killed him?

Yes, General Larry Platt is famous in the whole country for being the ‘pants on the ground’ guy from American Idol this season.
There is an internet rumor that General Larry Platt was found dead, they say he was found dead in Atlanta, he was beaten up by 6-7 men, but no media outlet has confirmed this information.
If it was true, his death will be all over the news everywhere.

I heard the same thing a few months ago about General Larry Platt. In my opinion the guy is not dead.