The Instagram account of Lil Tay, the popular 15-year-old internet star, made a shocking announcement about her death on Wednesday. However, suspicions quickly arose about the validity of the claim, leading to speculation that it could be a hoax. TMZ has now reported that Lil Tay is indeed alive, adding to the ongoing theories surrounding the situation. The original post on her Instagram account stated that her death was sudden, and that her brother had also passed away, with both deaths being investigated. Despite this, the police departments of Vancouver and Los Angeles, where she is known to have resided, have no records of such investigations under her name. Lil Tay’s father and former manager have both refrained from confirming or dismissing the authenticity of the statement. The following day, TMZ received a statement from unnamed family members stating that Lil Tay and her brother are safe, and that the Instagram account was compromised by a third party to spread false information. The statement has not been independently verified, but the death announcement post has been removed from Lil Tay’s Instagram account.
Prior to TMZ’s report, rumors about a potential hoax began circulating on various social media platforms. Some users pointed out that Lil Tay’s YouTube bio included the phrase “help me,” which had seemingly been there since at least June 28. In 2021, she also deleted all her Instagram posts and left a single post with the same phrase. Additionally, attention was drawn to an Instagram account claiming to be managed by Lil Tay and her brother, asserting that they were still alive. The account promised to go live on Instagram once it reached 25,000 followers but has since been deactivated. Speculation arose that this could all be a planned publicity stunt to gain online attention and revive Lil Tay’s presence.
Coincidentally, on the same day that Lil Tay spoke to TMZ, an anonymous source launched a Lil Tay cryptocurrency, fueling further rumors about the intentions behind the death hoax. Since the TMZ report, confusion has grown about why it took 24 hours to debunk the original death post, the motive behind hacking the Instagram account, and whether Lil Tay’s recent statement can be trusted.
Lil Tay gained fame for her extravagant displays of wealth, styling herself as the “youngest flexer of the century” and attracting collaborations with notable figures in the industry. However, her behavior and the actions of her family have faced scrutiny, especially after a public dispute over her brand. Lil Tay and her brother have used their social media platforms to accuse their father of abuse, allegations that he has denied.
Despite requests for comment, Lil Tay’s father declined to address the speculation about the hoax on both occasions. The situation surrounding Lil Tay’s death announcement continues to raise questions and confusion among her followers.
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