Word on the curb is that Kenya Moore of The Real Housewives of Atlanta may be lying about yet another storyline.

During last night’s episode, Moore invited Cynthia Bailey and Kandi Burruss out to lunch because she had a shocking announcement to make.

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When Kenya announced her dog Velvet had died after 7 years of faithful service, both Cynthia & Kandi were shocked but it seems many fans of the top rated reality show aren’t buying Kenya’s story.

According to the tweets, Velvet is very much alive & well and chilling on the West coast with Kenya’s BFF Brandon!

Details + photos below…

Kenya’s BFF Brandon DeShazer poses with Velvet at his home in California last year prior to her untimely demise but according to the tweets, Velvet is actually alive and well and is still chillaxin on the West coast in Brandon’s care…

You may remember Brandon as the ‘friend’ who got the party poppin during Nene’s ‘Pillow Talk’ event.

Brandon posted the photo above on his instagram January 14, 2014… well AFTER the taping of Kenya’s announcement to the ladies that her dog had passed away after being attacked by her neighbor’s dog.

VIDEO: Kenya Tells Kandi & Cynthia About Her Dog’s DeathNow Brandon has hit the tweets with an explanation now that he’s got his friend called out, stating that the photo is a repost from March 2013.

Do you believe Kenya would really go so far as to LIE about the death of her beloved pet?

What do you think of Brandon’s explanation?

R.I.P. Velvet… or at least have a few extra Scooby snacks while you’re chillin on the beach.