Teen rapper Lil Tay is alive, her Instagram was hacked: Report

Lil Tay, the 14-year-old social media star, has confirmed that the recent death announcement posted on her Instagram account was a result of hacking. In the announcement, it was stated that Lil Tay and her brother, Jason Tian, had passed away unexpectedly, causing shock and grief among her followers. However, doubts regarding the authenticity of the announcement were raised when both her father and former manager declined to confirm her death.

Addressing the speculation, Lil Tay has now come forward to clear the air. In a statement to TMZ, she expressed her heartbreak and struggle to find the right words to convey her feelings. The young star assured everyone that she and her brother are safe and alive, but the incident has left her traumatized. She revealed that her Instagram account was taken over by a third party, which resulted in the spreading of false information and rumors. Lil Tay also highlighted the fact that her legal name is Tay Tian, not Claire Hope as mentioned in the fake announcement.

The misleading death announcement had caused various leading US and international publications to report the demise of Lil Tay, referring to her as Claire Hope. However, after regaining control of her account, she expressed gratitude to Meta for their assistance in removing the fake announcement.

Lil Tay rose to social media fame in 2018 through controversial videos showcasing her extravagant lifestyle. With the clarification from Lil Tay herself, it is now clear that the news of her death was a result of hacking, and she and her brother are safe and alive.