Dave Grohl denies viral post claiming it is his illegitimate child: “100% fake”

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The lead singer of the Foo Fighters, Dave Grohl, clears up the rumors.

A social media post made the rounds on Instagram claiming that Grohl is the father of an illegitimate child. The musician's spokesperson told Fox News Digital that the claim was “100% false.”

On Wednesday, a social media account shared a photo of a woman's finger holding her baby's finger with a lengthy caption suggesting Grohl was the father, according to Page Six. The post and account appear to have since been deleted.

Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl denies a viral post claiming he is the father of a woman's child. (Getty Images)

“My sweet Roxie Junie Grohl, being your mommy has already been the most incredible experience of my life,” the caption began, Page Six reported. “Every day I fall more in love with you and this new role.”

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The caption said that Grohl was “from [her] side throughout the pregnancy” and shared that she was “grateful for his love and support.”

“100% fake.”

— Rep. of Dave Grohl

In a statement to TMZ, the person who shared the social media post said: “I'm sorry, this was a fake page. We just wanted followers! We are underage!”

The viral post came just days after Grohl pre-empted the scandal by admitting to cheating on his wife and fathering a child out of wedlock.

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“I recently became a father to a baby girl born outside of my marriage,” he shared on social media. “I plan to be a loving and supportive father to her.”

Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum married in 2003 and have three daughters together. (Getty Images)

“I love my wife and children and am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness. We are grateful for your consideration for all the children affected as we move forward together.”

Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum were at a Wimbledon Tennis play together in the summer. The couple sat next to David Beckham in the Royal Box.

Foo Fighters singer Dave Grohl wears a blue suit at Wimbledon with his wife Jordyn Blum.

Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum were recently photographed during their visit to Wimbledon in July. (Getty Images)

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Grohl's first marriage to photographer Jennifer Leigh Youngblood in 1994 ended in divorce According to The Guardian, she was accused of infidelity three years later.

He met former model Jordyn Blum in 2001 and the couple married two years later, in 2003.