Viral internet star Lil Tay has died, her family announced Wednesday, at the age of 14.
, who fell out of the spotlight just as dramatically as she entered it, has died, her family said Wednesday. She was believed to be just 14 years old.
Little has been revealed about the death of Tay, whose real name is Claire Hope. Her family’s statement also announced the death of her brother, also with sparse detail, adding that both deaths are “under investigation.” The rapper and influencer rapidly rose to fame in 2018 when she was just 9, posting rap videos and clips of her “flexing” money and expensive possessions on social media, and starting online beefs with minor internet personalities.
Meanwhile, Claire’s father was accused of physically and mentally abusing her—as well as taking a chunk of her earnings—alongside his wife, according to a
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