Former Manager Raises Doubts about Lil Tay’s Death Announcement, Suggests Hacking and Financial Motive
In a shocking turn of events, Lil Tay’s former manager, Harry Tsang, has cast doubt on the announcement of the teenage social media sensation’s death. The news of her supposed passing was revealed in a post on Instagram, only to be followed by Lil Tay herself confirming that she was alive and well the next day. Tsang suspects that her account may have been hacked and that there could be a financial motive behind the incident.
Speaking to the Daily Mail about the claims of an account compromise, Harry Tsang expressed relief that Lil Tay is safe. He stated, I believe the reported hacking incident may not have occurred. Tsang further speculated that the intention behind these events could be an attempt to extract funds from dedicated supporters and unknowing bystanders. He also argued that if the motive is to revive Lil Tay’s prominence, it demonstrates a certain level of irresponsibility.
Previously, Tsang had been unable to definitively confirm or dismiss the legitimacy of the statement issued by Lil Tay’s family following the news of her death. Her father, Christopher Hope, shared a similar sentiment and refrained from commenting on the Instagram post. The uncertainty surrounding Lil Tay’s status has left fans puzzled, and both the LA and Vancouver police could not provide any information about an investigation into the reports.
Vancouver Police Department spokesperson clarified, We haven’t gotten any reports of her death here. As of now, we are not aware and are not investigating. Tay herself addressed the situation, acknowledging that her Instagram account had been compromised by a third party who spread misinformation and rumors about her, even getting her name wrong. She confirmed that she and her brother are safe and alive, while expressing her heartbreak and struggle to find the right words. Tay thanked Meta for helping her regain control of her Instagram account.
The now-deleted post claiming her death read, It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of our beloved Claire’s sudden and tragic passing. We have no words to express the unbearable loss and indescribable pain. The circumstances surrounding Claire and her brother’s passing are still under investigation, and the family has requested privacy during this time of immense sorrow.
Lil Tay rose to fame at a young age in 2014, amassing millions of followers with her Instagram videos and skits showcasing her extravagant lifestyle. Her account remained inactive until the recent statement of her death, with her last post being a tribute to XXXTentacion.
As this perplexing saga continues, the search for the truth behind Lil Tay’s alleged death and the possible motives of those involved remains ongoing. The question of whether her Instagram account was hacked and if financial gain was the driving force behind these events lingers, leaving fans and the public eager to uncover the facts surrounding this disturbing situation.
Note: Metro.co.uk has reached out to Lil Tay via Instagram for comment, but no response has been received at the time of writing this article.
