Lil Tay, who rose to stardom as a rapper and influencer on social media, has died at 14, according to a message shared on her verified Instagram account.
Internet star Lil Tay from Canada, appears on ABC's Nightline in May 2018.Lil Tay, who rose to stardom as a rapper and influencer on social media, has died at 14, according to a message shared on her verified Instagram account on Wednesday.
The teen rapper, whose real name is Claire Hope, was 9 when she gained national attention for her videos, which flaunted an extravagant lifestyle. "It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of our beloved Claire’s sudden and tragic passing," the Instagram post read. "We have no words to express the unbearable loss and indescribable pain" the statement continued, adding that her brother also died.
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