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[Z O N E]

UPDATE:

So uh... update... She MIGHT no be dead?

Her father said he can't confirm whether she is dead or alive.

Also, TMZ removed their article about it.




Her former manager messaged mainstream medias:





At this point, who knows what the hell is going on.

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Original OP:

Her family have released a statement confirming the passing of Lil Tay and her brother.

 

[Z O N E]

What I have found out is that Lil Tay sued her father because he wanted control over her finances and career and her brother also came forward stating that their father was abusive towards Lil Tay and forced her to do everything.

Oh boy...

 

[TheMan]

what the fuck? So was it a suicide pact or a murder suicide? I guess details will be forthcoming

 

[BlackTron]

I wonder what REALLY happened...

 

[nightmare-slain]

didn’t know who this was so googled them…15 years old? Jeez.

Wonder what happened…

RIP

 

[Z O N E]

what the fuck? So was it a suicide pact or a murder suicide? I guess details will be forthcoming

Under investigation, but if it's not suicide, for both siblings to die on the same day... that's not adding up.

 

[12Goblins]

Don't know who that is but that seems pretty fucked up. Was her brother famous too?

At that age I'm guessing accidental fentanyl od, foul play, or something like car accident?

 

[BlackTron]

Under investigation, but if it's not suicide, for both siblings to die on the same day... that's not adding up.

Unless it was an accident, like a car crash.

But, given the strange context of their situation, with their dad living a lavish lifestyle on her money and her getting legally spicy over it, AND the brother backing her up, it doesn't look good

 

[Punished Miku]

Definitely a Lil suspicious.

 

[GutsOfThor]

Who?

 

[Z O N E]

Don't know who that is but that seems pretty fucked up. Was her brother famous too?

At that age I'm guessing accidental fentanyl od, foul play, or something like car accident?

Unless it was an accident, like a car crash.

But, given the strange context of their situation, with their dad living a lavish lifestyle on her money and her getting legally spicy over it, AND the brother backing her up, it doesn't look good

I feel like if it was a car accident, it would be revealed straight away. I guess it's the waiting game now.

Who?

Social media star. But her past is quite the story. She basically disappeared after her father filed a court motion to have her come back to Vancouver and then the next news we hear after her disappearance is of her passing.

 

[Little Mac]

Definitely a Lil suspicious.

 

[Lunarorbit]

Who?

You gotta put a picture or have some context.

 

[Fart Knight]

Definitely a Lil suspicious.

 

[German Hops]

Oh shit, I misread this thread being about TaySan dying.

 

[cash_longfellow]

Definitely a Lil suspicious.

 

[chromhound]

Definitely a Lil suspicious.

 

[Zathalus]

Joking about a 14 year olds death is funny now?

 

[DeepEnigma]

Had to google, found these two.

Poor exploited child. RIP.

Lil Tay last posted to Instagram in June 2018.

Lil Tay achieved viral fame as a 9-year-old social media influencer. The self-proclaimed “youngest flexer of the century,” she became known for her expletive-filled Instagram videos depicting a lavish hip-hop lifestyle. In one video, she boasted about buying a $200,000 sports car despite not having a drivers license. In another, filmed atop a Beverly Hills viewpoint, she proclaimed, “I run L.A.” Lil Tay was associated with popular rappers including Chief Keef and XXXTentacion, whom she called a “father figure” in a 2018 Instagram post. She drew backlash for using the N-word, later apologizing to those she had “offended.” 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.

Despite Reported Death, Lil Tay Allegedly Alive (Updated)

Claire Hope, the Canadian pre-teen internet rapper known as Lil Tay, has died, her management confirmed to Variety.

variety.com

Gen Z influencer Lil Tay believed dead at 14 after Instagram post

Social media star Lil Tay, née Claire Eileen Qi Hope, has reportedly died at age 14.

nypost.com

 

[cash_longfellow]

Joking about a 14 year olds death is funny now?

I personally don’t think so, but the comment about it that I laughed at was funny. It reminded me of my Dad’s jokes, and I’ll always chuckle at those. I don’t think anyone here is actually laughing about the deaths.

To add, I feel for the two people that passed away, and their loved ones…and it definitely sounds suspicious.

 

[GutsOfThor]

I feel like if it was a car accident, it would be revealed straight away. I guess it's the waiting game now.


Social media star. But her past is quite the story. She basically disappeared after her father filed a court motion to have her come back to Vancouver and then the next news we hear after her disappearance is of her passing.

Damn.....

 

[DeepEnigma]

I feel like if it was a car accident, it would be revealed straight away. I guess it's the waiting game now.


Social media star. But her past is quite the story. She basically disappeared after her father filed a court motion to have her come back to Vancouver and then the next news we hear after her disappearance is of her passing.

What is strange is that she disappeared in June of 2018. A Gen Z kid did not find a single way to get online in 5 years? Strange, indeed.

 

[Ikutachi]

Possible car crash.

Lil Tay dead at 14

The news of her 'sudden and tragic' passing was confirmed by an unnamed family member in a statement shared on the teen's Instagram account today - but questions continue

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[lame gag1990]

No idea who this is but 14 years old is absolutely tragic. RIP.

 

[Fuz]

Shitty parents.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Possible car crash.

Lil Tay dead at 14

The news of her 'sudden and tragic' passing was confirmed by an unnamed family member in a statement shared on the teen's Instagram account today - but questions continue

www.dailymail.co.uk

Speculation has begun circulating on social media about the cause of deaths with one user, Jesse Ryan, claiming to have witnessed the incident.

He wrote: 'As someone who was at the scene I can confirm that both were together when passing. Due to car collision. The brother was driving.

'Local officials are speculating "texting and driving" being the cause. The other vehicle occupants were okay with minor injuries.'

Odd how the news doesn't have access to a car accident. Guess we wait on the investigation.

 

[Nankatsu]

Definitely a Lil suspicious.

 

[AJUMP23]

No idea what this is.....

 

[TheInfamousKira]

Joking about a 14 year olds death is funny now?

RIP to the girl and her brother, but holy Resetera.

It was a joke about the absurdity of what constitutes a "household name," and a nod to the trend of "lil' whatever," being kind of cheese and antiquated even by 2009.

Holy shit, if someone makes a joke about a woman is it disrespect towards Lil' Tay because she was a female, too?

On topic: Circumstances and by all sounds, the family themselves, sound weird. Wouldn't be surprised if charges come up on this, somehow.

 

[Nester99]

She was from Vancouver, I fear fentynal may be a factor which is crazy at her age.

RIP

 

[Midnight Bliss]

RIP to a real one

 

[22:22:22]

RIP. ♡

But anyone calling themselves Lil something.

No Ill will meant. Just....

 

[Fools idol]

Lil cringe.

 

[Thaedolus]

RIP to the girl and her brother, but holy Resetera.

Not finding humor in edgelordy jokes doesn’t instantly dye your hair purple.

…that said I chuckled….

 

[Northeastmonk]

She was from Vancouver, I fear fentynal may be a factor which is crazy at her age.

RIP

I had a childhood friend die and I suspect it was fentanyl. It’s a deadly drug. I saw this and almost can’t believe it.

Fast, cheap and deadly

How fentanyl replaced heroin and hooked America

www.reuters.com

 

[TransTrender]

I had a childhood friend die and I suspect it was fentanyl. It’s a deadly drug. I saw this and almost can’t believe it.

Fast, cheap and deadly

How fentanyl replaced heroin and hooked America

www.reuters.com

This article ask a question at the end of the opening but we all know the answers.

 

[Hero of Spielberg]

I had a childhood friend die and I suspect it was fentanyl. It’s a deadly drug. I saw this and almost can’t believe it.

Fast, cheap and deadly

How fentanyl replaced heroin and hooked America

www.reuters.com

If that's the case how do people NOT overdose on it? That's crazy small

 

[Alex Anderson]

She previously had no wikipedia page until today.

RIP girl (if you're really dead)

*waits for the documentary*

 

[Jinzo Prime]

Had to google, found these two.

Poor exploited child. RIP.

Despite Reported Death, Lil Tay Allegedly Alive (Updated)

Claire Hope, the Canadian pre-teen internet rapper known as Lil Tay, has died, her management confirmed to Variety.

variety.com

Gen Z influencer Lil Tay believed dead at 14 after Instagram post

Social media star Lil Tay, née Claire Eileen Qi Hope, has reportedly died at age 14.

nypost.com

Everything about this is a disaster. Nine year olds shouldn't be hanging out with xxxtentacion or around rap culture in general. This was always going to end in tragedy, but two kids dying at the same time, one of them famous? Something fucked up is going on.

 

[TheInfamousKira]

If that's the case how do people NOT overdose on it? That's crazy small

It gets cut and diluted by other shit, typically garbage tier meth or dog food. Dealers are cheap.

 

[Toons]

Joking about a 14 year olds death is funny now?

Yeah I get it but I think that's a little in poor taste.

This is weird to read, it had to be a tragic accident of some kind, but its just strange anytime you hear a very young person's life as ended.... shouldn't be that way.

 

[bitbydeath]

Joking about a 14 year olds death is funny now?

What age would you find it funny?
I’m kidding, but calling out her age seems a bit silly.

 

[Z O N E]

So uh... update... She MIGHT no be dead?

Her father said he can't confirm whether she is dead or alive.

Also, TMZ removed their article about it.




Her former manager messaged mainstream medias:





At this point, who knows what the hell is going on.

 

[L*][*N*K]

Her father said he can't confirm whether she is dead or alive.

Schrödinger's abused and exploited daughter

 

[Dirk Benedict]

I think they are both alive.

 

[ahtlas7]

Publicity stunt?

 

[Reallink]

I live on the internet and have never seen a gif, meme, or mention of these people in my life.

 

[Billbofet]

I hope they are both okay, but after looking up to see who she is, there is no more need in this world for the bullshit content Lil Tay was putting out. Cannot believe the low bar set to be an internet celebrity now, or back when she was at her peak.

 

[mansoor1980]

im getting a lil confused here....................conflicting reports

 

[Gonpachiro Kamaboko]

Sounds like Chinese spies