Mr Fantasy: Riverdale KJ Apa Calls Out 'Fake' - but Is It a Ruse?
Apa said the musician’s imitation has hurt his career opportunities and called the online comparisons disrespectful and wrong.
- On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, actor KJ Apa posted an Instagram video accusing musician Mr. Fantasy of stealing his image and misappropriating his likeness, claiming the situation cost him a "huge job."
- Speculation linking the two has circulated since 2025, driven by shared physical traits including identical tattoos and similar hairstyles; Mr. Fantasy previously downplayed these comparisons in interviews.
- Tensions escalated after Mr. Fantasy released a music video for "Do Me Right" featuring cameos by Apa's former Riverdale costars Camila Mendes, Madelaine Petsch, and Lili Reinhart, which Apa alleged exploited his identity.
- Zoey Deutch apologized for her participation in the video, while Madelyn Cline and Taylor Lautner expressed support, with Cline commenting that "Identity theft is not a joke."
- Mr. Fantasy prepares for his debut album Fantasyland, set for release on June 26, 2026, having garnered more than 1.2 million followers on TikTok since his emergence last year.
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KJ Apa Calls Mr. Fantasy a 'F---ing Liar and a Thief' amid Speculation That the Two Are the Same Person
Most recently, the elusive TikTok musician featured Apa's fellow 'Riverdale' co-stars in his latest music video, though Apa was noticeably absentKJ Apa in a May 6 video; Mr.Fantasy on Dec. 5, 2025 in Los Angeles.Credit: KJ Apa/Instagram; Jesse Grant/GettyNEED TO KNOWKJ Apa is addressing Mr. Fantasy directly, amid months of internet speculation that the two are in fact the same personIn a clip posted to his Instagram, Apa slammed the TikTok music…
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