Tyler Lee Bennington, the son of Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington, has taken to TikTok to dispel conspiracy theories about his father’s death. An Instagram post claims that Laurance Rockefeller, the late grandson of oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller, is directly related to former White House Chief of Staff John Podesta and the late Linkin Park. However, there is no evidence that these individuals are related.
Chelsey Bennington and Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell both died by suicide by hanging. Rumors have circulated that Podesta is Bennington’s biological father, but it is difficult to deny the similarities between the two cases. Bennington’s son, Jaime, has also criticized Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda for not protecting his father’s legacy.
Jaime Bennington criticized Linkin Park for replacing his late father with Emily Armstrong, citing her ties to Danny Masterson. Tyler Bennington has issued an excoriating take-down of the “bulls**t” conspiracy theories surrounding his father’s death, stating that they are veiled attempts to sensationalise and make what truly is a tragedy a big story to tell people.
In a lengthy statement, Tyler Bennington urged online conspiracy theorists to “get a life” and that the “bulls**t” conspiracy theories are just veiled attempts to sensationalise and make what really is a tragedy a big story to tell people.
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Censoring the word Suicide plays into the stigma that we should not / can not talk about it. We can’t help people with mental health issues if we can’t talk about it. Which creates the problem that if society can’t talk about it, why should we speak out when we need help. Let’s break the Stigma. Seeking help is not a weakness.
Any real LP fan knows that everything Chester wanted in the world is embodied in his son’s drive to find “peace in mind and body”, and to cast that light onto the rest of the world and to improve it by building understanding. He’s handled all this with honor and grace from what I’ve seen, and it’s heartbreaking to even imagine being in his shoes.
As interested as I am in conspiracy theories, I do not like the notion of taunting surviving friends and family of the departed with said unfounded ideals. If you truly think you have credible evidence to such claims, raise enough alarms so said loved ones come to you. And if they so tell you its false, drop it. Point being, show more respect for the dead! RIP Chester, we all miss you bro. Even though we cannot bring you back, we are ever grateful for the artistry you did provide. ✌
The thing that saddens me most is to see that a SON, I repeat, a SON is forced to speak publicly about his father’s suicide. Chester Bennington was a world famous singer. But he was above all a Man. And he had Children, who lost him in a tragic way, and besides this they have to deal with these little people who seek conspiracy everywhere on a daily basis. This makes me understand how serious the situation is in the 2023. We still can’t believe that a Man, even Famous, even Rich, even doing a job he loved, took his own life at just 41 years old. The passage where Jaime so crudely explains his dad’s death broke my heart. Even today after almost 6 years there are people who talk about murder, about the truth that must come out … where is the respect? And where is the intelligence? But do you know what you are talking about? Depression is not a whim, not it’s an excuse, it’s not a game and it’s not a choice. Chester was severely depressed and did what he did. If the children accept it, why not you? Why? Be silent. Losing a father is a pain that never leaves you. Losing him like this is even more devastating. Be silent. I love the image of Jaime kicking your ass. He’s a real Bennington. Rest in peace,Chester.
It’s a shame that he has to deal with this, but he handled it with poise, professionalism, and the kind of heart his father had. I wish him nothing but the best, and as a true Chester fan, I’d just say thank you to Jamie for handling these people like this and not turning it into a dumpster fire. It’s a shame not all people can be so well spoken and graceful, even in the face of difficulty.
The conspiracy says that Chester was molested by a family friend as a child, & that his real father is John Podesta who is rumored to be involved in a high profile prdophile ring. Not saying it’s true or not, but in no way is this directed at his son. Felt like he was skating around those conspiracy theories. Anyone who blames Jamie or says awful stuff like he said is a terrible person indeed. I would believe that Chester was abused as a child, I believe he actually publicly admitted it, & judging by most of his lyrics, I would believe it.
I’m just now seeing this article..my heart goes out to you Jamie. It’s such a beautiful thing that you are such a kind and genuine human being, the world needs more examples like you. I know your dad is so proud of you. LP has been my favorite band since I heard the first song..the tragedy still haunts me to this day, I can only imagine what it’s like for you and your family. I send my prayers and love to each and every one of you and may Chester R.I.P 🙏 💕
If Chester wasn’t a celebrity, no one would question if he died of suicide. Like if someone committed suicide in my family, no one would come with a conspiracy they were murdered. It’s unfortunate how people go after celebrities and their families because you wouldn’t do that to an average person, who isn’t famous and isn’t in the public eye. They just want attention and I pity anyone who does that. Chester died of suicide, and, yes, it’s terribly unfortunate he passed that way (I will always miss him). But, it’s a fact he died that way.
I will always love your dad’s heart, Jamie. I too have suffered a lifetime of depression. I however found the right self help group n AA, I will always feel Chester, I will always know his pain. However it is n part because of Chester that today I can smile. Leave out all the Rest has helped me n so many ways. I am sorry that you are still putting up with idiots. I am sorry that people still make you live in 2017. Just remember, all they are trying to do is make others feel like they do. I hope you can ignore the few and focus on the many, cause everyone who I know is waiting for another Bennington. I wish him all the best. And I hope Jamie will show us that Chester was a prelude. Sometimes idiots seem to be the norm, but they are not. LPU for life. Legends never Die! I love you Chester, but now is Jamie’s time to shine!!!
I hope his family is doing well. Despite the sad situation that happened, I hope they’re proud of their father. I listened to hybrid theory and reanimation when I was a young teen. Im 32 now and still cry when remembering him. No other human has impacted me as much as linking parks music so I hope they know their dad is a hero for all the people he saved from their dark thoughts. Im just sad we couldn’t help him even though the messages were right there in plain sight and that will always weigh on my consceince
Power to Jamie, losing a parent is a hard thing to go through, jealousy will always be a curse and these trolls are simply jealous, Jamie is doing something, support him, and give the guy a break, how many more people need to be dragged down by these idiots, LP will always be a great band, Chester will forever be missed, and I’m sure theres a lot of LP fans that will support that comment, stay tall Jamie.
Poor guy. Hasn’t he and his family been through enough? If this person was a real LP fan, he would feel the same way any of us did when we heard the sad news…Heartbroken! These little non human people definitely need to grow up and show respect! This was so sad to hear and I feel sorry for Chester’s family having to put up with punks like these.
Prayers to you and your family. Unfortunately people who have not experienced tragedy have no idea the pain and heartache loved ones feel when there is a loss of this magnitude. My children’s father passed 17 years ago and that pain does not go away. You cope that is all. In addition my son their brother passed last October in a horrible tragedy. We have dealt with depression anger addiction fought with one another etc. Until you walk in those shoes which I wish no one would have to you have no idea what it is like . your father was very talented. You are on the right path. It took me a long time to stand for myself . bless you and yours .
That’s right Jaime let them have it! You got my support. Honestly the conspiracy theory comments have gotten out of control to the point where I was getting really concerned and irritable. Every time I pull up articles about Chester, almost every other comment talks about this conspiracy bs. True fans don’t spread shit like that. There are better things to do than to go around spreading false info about someone who can’t defend themselves. Let Chester rest in power and peace and give his family a break. They are already dealing with enough. I am glad Jaime cleared this up before Chester’s birthday this month even though it wasn’t exactly a pleasant thing to do. It needed to be done. Whoever started that bs is probably jealous and doesn’t know how to deal with their jealousy in a healthy way. There are healthier ways to deal with it and I hope that this message reaches and benefits someone. Peace.
What the hell is wrong with people? The poor guy lost his dad, surely that alone should afford him a bit of respect. He didn’t ask to be born to a famous father. I hope that anyone who knows who these people are will report them for malicious communications. I wasn’t a LP fan but we are all humans and I really felt for Chester when he lost his best friend. He must have retreated into such a dark place to want to leave his wife and kids to be with him again 😢
Hey if Jamie reads this message then I should let you know I am a big fan of Linkin Park and I was probably as sad as anyone else was for your dad’s death so for that I’m truly sorry now this may not be much from a simple kid like me but you and the rest of the band have my full love care and support. Thank you Jamie and Linkin Park you have made a great inspiration and impact on my life.
I have been a LP fan from the absolute beginning, and let me offer my apology for the morons in the world. Unfortunately we cannot control their behavior, but we can control what we do about said behavior. This is unacceptable. We need to stand up and support each other in these tragic times. Stand strong, carry on with your greatness. True fans do support you and your family.
Some people can’t accept that their heroes can die so simply, and that they’re just, well, human. They have to make up crazy theories as to what happened and refuse to admit that everyone has their own demons to face, and that sometimes the demons do win in these battles. What I don’t understand is why people just can’t enjoy the gift of the art that these types have given us instead of trying to look for someone to blame.
So sorry man, people should just keep out of other people business especially with this sort of situation that went on. Chester was one of the best singers in rock and awesome frontman. That’s how we should remember him especially when we don’t know him on a personal note like family and friends did know him. Depression is hard thing to go through. In the end depression is just to hard to deal with. Sorry to the family for dumbass people not respecting and letting u to move on.
I am so sorry Chester’s son had to deal with someone so insensitive. I can’t understand how someone could do something like that toward another human being during such a hard moment in his life. Where is the understanding we should have for each other in this world? Why can’t we listen to Chester’s words and LOVE EACH OTHER instead of using hate as an excuse to hurt others? Let’s follow Chester’s words and amazing music, Angela. from Umbria, central Italy 🙂
Beautifully written!! God Bless you and your family!! I think your dad would be so proud of you to deal with these bloodsuckers in such a kick ass way!!! You may not be Chester but your his son and have a beautiful heart!!! Im so sorry for what happened to your dad all i can say now is i am so happy to still listen to em!! Best of luck to you n your family!! Chester forever in our hearts!!!
Jamie, I have followed your father since the early days of Grey Dayz. He will be forever missed and, you and your family knew what happened and what he had to deal with in his life. Ignore these idiot children, trying to say otherwise against your father. I still miss him greatly for his influence he had on my life and sooo many other lives. Big respect to you and your family. We all feel your pain even now. Look after yourself and your family and peace to you all brother!!!!
Well Jaime has publicly come out and said he’s basically a “conspiracy theorist” he wholeheartedly believes his father did NOT die by suicid3 and if he did he was forced into it. He’s uncovered and said a ton until TaLinda had court papers handed to him and silenced him as she did Tobi and John, instead of addressing the “conspiracy’s” she sues people to shut them up, sounds a bit odd to me, but Jaime Obviously is no longer posting but all is still up on his IG
Linkin Park was the first band I ever started listening to on my own when I was in 6th grade, 10 years ago. As sad as I was when I found out Chester died, I could never imagine what his family is going through, especially if people are giving them BS by spreading nonsense theories like this all the time. I really do hope they can find peace and shut out all of this.
No matter what anyone believes NO ONE should be contacting his family and doing anything than sending love and compassion, maybe share a encounter as a fan where they met Chester…that sort of thing. Never about his death. Who in the hell do these ppl think they are and why do they think his family owes them anything? I’m a die hard thru and thru fan of cheaters, I’ve followed him his entire career and I would never even think of doing this or of how a person let along a fan do this. So rude and unkind.
I’m so sorry u have had or have to deal with such ignorance. I pray for peace and healing from such a tragic loss. At the end of the day ppl that choose to say the ugliest and most ignorant things they can conjure up makes me weep for our future. If that is the best someone would have for a person who is going through what could be the single most painful experience of their life, all I can say is fuckin wow! Lets hope they never go through anything remotely similar and have ppl say such horrific things to them. Again, u and your family r n my prayers and I hope the dumb shit has stopped.
😞 This is deeply sad ! And stupid ! I mean in what world those someone in their right mind think it is decent to casually say to a family member of a dead person those kind of things ! It is straight up psychosis at this point ! A son in grief over his lost father should never experience this kind of things ! People sure do not have any respect !
Its a shame that some people spread this conspiracy nonsense that was created by someone for false political propaganda. Those people have no respect for a dead person and the family. I know your dad suffered nearly his whole life of severe depression. How can people be so disrespectful and spread lies and dirt about his dead? Many people die by suicide every day. It doesn’t matter if they are famous or not, rich or poor, depression doesn’t make any difference. All the best for you, Jaime 😘
Hey Hon I agree with you so sorry about your dad,I understand where he says when he gets in his head,my daughter suffers with depression and she gets in her head as well,and I had a nephew who committed suicide 2 yrs ago,my heart goes out to you and your family,your dad was an amazing man we no had an amazing voice and a beautiful soul.
I’m sorry I heard that too that someone he knew killed him. I’m so sorry Jamie. I’d rather believe what you have to say. You are Chester’s son after all. You know more than what these damn conspiracy theorists know! I love your father because he was an awesome artist. We all love Chester. May he find peace. Rip Chester Bennington!
People can be so malicious and no respect after the fact Chester is dead !!! Don’t you get that and you want to attack his son and family disrespectful . No shame what so ever you trolls need to get a life and leave Chesters family alone and let them be at peace . My heart go’s out to his family and they don’t need that constant reminder how he past away cause they already know . Please respect and leave them alone .
I’ve watched a article myself about the conspiracy theories surrounding Chris and Chester’s deaths. But like all conspiracy theories without concrete proof they will remain just that. Though I’m not sure if I want these to be true or not, I honestly don’t want to believe they took their own lives, I want for the deceased and the deceased’s families to be at peace like Jamie said
My heart aches for you. I know what it’s like to be lied about, to have my reputation ruined. There are some truly awful people on this earth. There are some truly wonderful people on this earth too ❤️ . Stay strong. Believe in yourself, stay kind. I honestly believe that people who delight in hurting others have been damaged early in life. This isn’t an excuse for their behavior, just an explanation. 💓
How is it indecent to not believe it’s merely coincidental that Chester didn’t simply kill himself just months following the death of Chris Cornell, on Chris Cornell’s birthday & the day after what looked to be an amazing time with his wife & children? Let’s ask Chesters wife what SHE thinks happened, shall we?? Oh wait… that’s right, she doesn’t believe “for a second” that Chester killed himself! Make no mistake about it, fans of Chester Bennington, no loving/self respecting father would ever selfishly leave his children behind this way! Depressed or not! Once you’ve become a father, you put the needs of your children first!! Doubt me?? Anyone reading this, who isnt a father, have kids of your own and get back to me on that? For the fathers reading this, you know where I’m coming from 🙏🏼🇺🇸🙏🏼 RIP Chester
Well I am happy that he spoke out about this. That is sad that someone would actually do that. Very very sad. I really liked LP but I am old and someone my age should know better than to terrorize his Family. That is just cold. Of course, there are a lot of very cold people out there. Sorry, this happened to him. I have my own opinions, but like one said below, why would you ever contact a grieving Family, ever? I know that the truth will come out one day, as he said but damn it, leave his Family alone.
Very sad situation and much respect for how you guys presented the story. However, why censor the word suicide? Its ugly. It’s horrible. Ignoring it or not acknowledging only makes suicide awareness more difficult. No one likes to talk about it but it NEEDS to be talked about. Again, not trashing you guys, I just think fear of the word brings fear of confronting the issue. R.I.P. Chester, we love and miss you.
Jamie Bennington you will always have my full 100 percent support for your father your life your family I listen to your father’s music I love your family your family is amazing you know and I totally agree with your statement 100% live life be happy make Chester proud I still wish you was around 2 but at the same time it’s done it’s gone the only thing we can do now is move on
Jaime I hope you understand that your father’s music saved my life from suicide but I wished I could’ve saved him but it was too late he’s in rock heaven now with Kurt Chris Layne Cliff and DimeBag Darell and for the rest of the assholes that think Chester did it cause he was selfish you got the wrong idea of him he was very sick his head was in the wrong place and he always felt music was his way to let everything out so please let the beautiful soul Rest In Peace
This has made me so angry that there are people out there claiming to be LP fans that are telling Jaime he should kill himself. The family has had enough sadness, God only knows what they’ve had to deal with behind closed doors amongst the family…. I think those people should be more understanding & encourage Jaime on his new endeavors. Damn, just leave the man alone about his dad already, jeez.
WTF is wrong with these a..holes talking trash to Chester’s son who is still going through the loss of his dad. I’m sorry for all he’s going through but I hope that in the end he’ll come out winning and moving on from these lowlifes who have no respect. God bless him and his siblings and may Chester Bennington live forever in our memories and theirs🙏🏼
I got a long way to go And a long memory I’ve been searching for an answer Always just out of reach Blood on the floor Sirens repeat I’ve been searching for the courage To face my enemies When they turn down the lights I hear my battle symphony All the world in front of me If my armor breaks I’ll fuse it back together Battle symphony Please just don’t give up on me And my eyes are wide awake For my battle symphony For my battle symphony They say that I don’t belong Say that I should retreat That I’m marching to the rhythm Of a lonesome defeat But the sound of your voice Puts the pain in reverse No surrender, no illusions And for better or worse When they turn down the lights I hear my battle symphony All the world in front of me If my armor breaks I’ll fuse it back together Battle symphony Please just don’t give up on me And my eyes are wide awake If I fall, get knocked down Pick myself up off the ground If I fall, get knocked down Pick myself up off the ground When they turn down the lights I hear my battle symphony All the world in front of me If my armor breaks I’ll fuse it back together Battle symphony Please just don’t give up on me And my eyes are wide awake For my battle symphony For my battle symphony
I can understand people having an opinion on conspiracy theories. People seeking the truth shouldn’t be a negative thing as we should sometimes contest the mainstream opinion. THAT SAID, there is absolutely NO place for harassing Chester’s grieving family. It’s just flat out insensitive, rude and disgraceful. These low lives should be ashamed.
Can someone please tell me since when did people start censoring words like “suicide” and “kill” and what’s the point to it? Not only is it still on screen but on top of that I can not wrap my head around a reason as to why someone would have an issue with hearing those words, specially in this context.
This is sad. But we all have two sides that we attend to think about. Sometimes I think that Chester and Chris both were murdered. And forget that it was because of suicide. Either way both sides are still pretty upsetting to think about, but since I struggle with depression and suicidal thoughts and attempts, it’s hard knowing the truth for what happened to the ones that we lookup to. LP and Chester was a huge part of my life and still is!
I miss Chester to no end, but there’s a side of me that believes he accidentally killed himself in a bad moment and there’s another side that believes there were other people involved in his death and he could have been murdered. Just strange that a lot of celebrities have died by hanging suicide lately. Whatever happened, I hate that Chester is dead and we won’t be graced with anymore new awesome music from him. R.I.P.
And this is one fo the many reasons why i have no hope for our society. A great man that enhance the lives of Millions and help us all get through the highs and lows of life took his own life. Because of demons he carried his whole life “people” are attacking his son…… put your phones down or walk away from the keyboard and get a life.
Had someone message me recently claiming he was murdered despite us all knowing he dealt with depression long before Linkin Park. I wanted to reply to it but there was no use. You just can’t argue with people who believe in conspiracy theories. I loved Chester Bennington but I won’t allow myself to turn off my brain (despite me having TBI) just to make it feel like he didn’t commit suicide because of being in denial. It’s strange that many people make conspiracy theories about Chester claiming this and that as if they knew him and what he was up to. But at the same time as them acting like they knew Chester so closely they don’t take into account nearly every song he wrote was a struggle. Every letter in each song was a tear that ran down his face and a memory he couldn’t erase. Each word he meant whole heartedly but he stayed for as long as he did exactly why many of us do. He knew someone somewhere needed his wisdom which is probably why, “Cannot help you not to hurt anymore.” Was in One More Light. He lost his will to move on and it’s tragic. I’m not saying Chester wasn’t strong willed. We all deal with our pain in our own ways but it’s who’s around us that reminds us why we need to stay that keeps us going. Without them our will to carry on withers and fades. The less people you have in your life the more of a reason you want to leave too. Rest in peace Chester Bennington.
I can’t even imagine the mentality of people that would even ponder sending Chester’s kids anything but condolences and best wishes. I really put stock in Everclears words to one of their songs; THEY CAN’T HURT YOU UNLESS YOU LET THEM! Don’t give those bastsrds even a 2nd thought, for all the people that really matter in the lives of the Bennington family know the MOUTHFULS OF WORDS are really just mouthfuls of SHIT! But that is so much easier said than done. However the words that I just read of his son Jamie, heck, it most definitely sounds that he has his head on straight and can see through the bull. Good words Jamie and solid truths. I am sorry that you even have to spend a moment dealing with such Malachi- but you helf your own wonderfully. I never person ally knew your dad, but from what I’ve seen, it appears to me he would be – Extremely Proud of You! May your memories always be there for you to lean and cherish. And though the # of trashers out there may seem great, in reality they are only a TINY-TINY SPEC SO LOW ON THE SCALE THEY ARENT WORTH MENTIONING – BY FAR MORE LOVED YOUR DAD AND PRAY THE BEST FOR HIS FAMILY🎶💕🎼🤗
Amen, Death no matter how it happens it is a loss that always cuts to the bone and always questions did I do enough. Was there something I could have done and of course always things left unsaid. I lost my son on Oct 11 2017 it feels like it was yesterday and my heartbreaks all over again. Chad was in California he recorded 8 songs and was well on his way. No matter what I loved him with all my being. I am in NC it took me 12 days to get him back here. You would not believe some of the things people have said to me about his death, he was in a sober living house he had an appointment that day but got dropped on the correct street name but it wasn’t where he needed to be so he spent the day roaming around and I think he just turned to something to make him not feel that way. He called me from a coffee shop at 11:30pm est of course I answered and this kid for a solid thirty minutes asked me to be quite and to listen to him in that conversation he told me how much he loved me, how he wanted me to get out and do things I have had two rounds of cancer Hodgkin lymphoma and breast cancer I really thought God kept me here to take care of my boys. I was never prepared for the phone call from his older brother that he was dead. Chad could sing compose music and wasn’t limited to sounds and pitch from other instruments. The world lost out on something good. He lost the fight of addiction which still has a bad stigma honestly I can’t think of too many people in America that has been affected by herion.
Wow what an amazing young man sadly it was bound to happen you are your own man and most fans stand behind you always will ❤ to those fools who push your buttons sometimes you need to press the Nuke button but that could be what the news wants 🌹 stay true to yourself stay kind seriously love your response ❤looking forward to your new ventures 🌹🍃
Sup man, I think this message was done very professionally,with a certain honor that is hard to find in this world. I don’t know your story, I don’t know much of your father’s history except from the songs and how they related to me. But if a time ever comes, I welcome you to give me a shout out and I’ll help you stomp the shit out of some dumb fks. LP’s songs came to me at the right time, in the right way, and for the right reasons. I regret so much that I didn’t speak up in time to possibly of helped the man, the way he helped me. It’s unreal how someone was singing so many songs that explained up to 10 years of my life. With out them I …I just don’t know . A light in my darkness that proved I was not alone. Sorry for y’all’s loss .
It’s really disappointing that suicide can’t even be said on YouTube. I mean unfortunately it’s a real thing that takes so many lives . This stigma needs to end! And for all those “fans” talking shit like really? His poor family has been through enough! If they were real fans they would be supportive and speaking kind words. Shame on them for telling him to kill himself 😡😡 that really really upset me
R.I.P Chester but seriously what does harassing the son of a fallen singer do for these sickos let the Bennington family mourn in peace there is no justification for anything at this level of spastic fanboyism my heart and prayers goes out to both his son and family smh what a sad pathetic human being this just goes to show why some people are never at peace and are low/vile to the core.
I don’t know about Chester Bennington I was never a Linkin Park fan but Chris Cornell I don’t believe he committed suicide, but I believe it’s definitely possible chester didn’t either but idk. I hate that word conspiracy theory everything they don’t want out just label it conspiracy theory and it’s automatically discredited, considering where the word conspiracy theory came from should make people question everything. Nothing wrong with questioning something as a matter of fact we should.
If you are going to do things in the public eye you need to expect Negative comments from rude and ignorant people. You just need to be strong and realize that their opinions dont matter. We live in a cruel world and that’s how people act and treat others. You are not what people say or think you are…