Lil Tay, the American-born Canadian child rapper had quite the controversy surrounding her death announcement. On Wednesday, the 09th of August 2023, the rapper’s Instagram issued a statement of her and her brother Jason’s death. But on Thursday, the 10th of August 2023, TMZ reported that both Lil Tay and her brother are alive!
A statement from her family declared that her Instagram account is hacked! But some parts of the story do not seem to add up. Over the years, there have been quite a few death hoaxes surrounding Hollywood celebrities. However, people are now wondering whether the death hoax is a publicity stunt of the artist herself. Let’s dive into more details of what actually happened!
View this post on Instagram
Lil Tay’s Death
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of our beloved Claire’s sudden and tragic passing. We have no words to express the unbearable loss and indescribable pain. This outcome was entirely unexpected, and has left us all in shock,” said the statement published on Lil Tay’s Instagram this Wednesday. The statement is now removed from her Instagram.
The reporters have tried to get a response from her father, Christopher Hope. However, his refusal to confirm or deny the death of the child rapper added more to the controversy. Later he did say that it was just him trying to cautiously handle the widespread news. But the fans were quite unsure of his stand on this matter of her daughter and son’s death.
Lil Tay is Alive
“To make it clear that my brother and I are safe and alive, but I’m completely heartbroken, and struggling to even find the right words to say. It’s been a very traumatizing 24 hours. My Instagram account was compromised by a 3rd party and used to spread jarring misinformation and rumors regarding me, to the point that even my name was wrong. My legal name is Tay Tian, not ‘Claire Hope,” says Lil Tay in a statement given to TMZ.
Instagram or Meta has not officially said anything about the account hacking. The officials are still investigating what actually went wrong and what actually happened. Some people believe the hacking is a publicity stunt. The details however remain unknown. But gladly, both Lil Tay and Jason are alive and well. The child rapper had some controversies surrounding her social media appearances over time.
View this post on Instagram
Conclusion
The child rapper, Lil Tay’s death hoax sparked a conversation among many. On Wednesday, the 09th of August 2023, the rapper’s Instagram issued a statement of her and her brother Jason’s death. But on Thursday, the 10th of August 2023, TMZ reported that both Lil Tay and her brother are alive!