· The 14-Year-Old Viral Sensation’s Death Was ‘Sudden & Tragic’ · Died unexpectedly at 14 along with her brother, Jason Tian. The internet mourns their loss.
She amassed over 3 million followers on Instagram, where her family shared the heartbreaking news of her death.
Lil Tay, whose real name was Claire Hope, the Canadian pre-teen internet rapper became famous in 2018 for her viral videos where she flaunted her wealth and used profanity.
According to ITVX, the family moved from Canada to Los Angeles to pursue Lil Tay’s career.
Her career started as a childhood singer.
The YouTube sensation’s stepbrother also made headlines in 2021 when he launched a GoFundMe campaign for his sister, who was allegedly suffering from a serious illness.
Jason was actually creating force behind Lil Tay’s online persona, which made her famous in 2018.
Ø Lil Tay was associated with popular rappers including Chief Keef and XXXTentacion, whom she called a “father figure” in a 2018 Instagram post. Ø She drew backlash for using the N-word, later apologizing to those she had “offended.” Ø In 2018, she starred in a three-episode docuseries about her rise to fame titled “Life With Lil Tay.”
After disappearing from the internet five years ago, Lil Tay was launched into a custody battle between her parents, while suspicious allegations appeared online about her family situation and safety. In June 2018, Lil Tay’s Instagram was wiped clean, and the words “help me” were posted to her story.
Later, someone hacked her account and said bad things about her dad. Her manager said those things were not true. Lil Tay and her mom talked to a news outlet and said that they are in a difficult situation. Her dad filed something in court and they had to go back to Canada. Lil Tay thinks her dad only came back because he wants money.
· “This outcome was entirely unexpected, and has left us all in shock. Her brother’s passing adds an even more unimaginable depth to our grief,” the post continued.