A misinterpretation of social media caused the Canadian rapper and digital influencer Lil Tay The 14 year old boy was reported dead. This information was confirmed by international media on Wednesday 9 August based on a post on the young woman's official Instagram account.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news that our beloved Claire (Lil Tay's real name) has passed away suddenly and tragically,” the message began.

“We have no words to express this unbearable loss and indescribable pain. “This incident was completely unexpected and shocked us,” continued the information.

The statement also highlighted that his brother, Jason Tian, also died. At the time this report was written, no details had been disclosed.

“Your brother's passing adds deeper pain. “During this time of incredible sadness, we respectfully ask for privacy as we mourn this incredible loss, as the circumstances surrounding Claire and her brother's deaths remain under investigation.”

“Claire will always be in our hearts, her absence leaves an irreplaceable void that will be felt by everyone who knew and loved her,” the notice concluded.

This Thursday, June 10, the rapper himself denied this news.

WHO IS LIL TAY

With 3.4 million followers on Instagram, Lil Tay Went viral in 2018 at the age of 9, posting profanity-laced videos on the platform to describe his luxurious lifestyle.

In one of her publications, the young woman who called herself “the youngest proud person of the century” boasted that she had bought a very expensive sports car, without even having a driver's license.

22small became associated with famous rappers, such as Chief Keef He XXXTentacionwhom he referred to as a “father figure”, in a publication made in 2018.

That same year, the young woman starred in the three-episode documentary “Life With Lil Tay,” about her rise to fame. The teenager's last post on Instagram was in June 2018.

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