Lil Tay sparks concern as she's diagnosed with 'life-threatening' condition a year after death hoax

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Controversial influencer and rapper Lil Tay has once again captured the internet's attention—this time, with alarming claims about her health.

On September 11, the 16-year-old's X account sent her fans into a panic after it mentioned that there was "devastating news regarding Tay," followed by another post pleading, "Please pray for Tay," who is reportedly "dealing with a life-threatening emergency."

Lil Tay diagnosed with life-threatening heart tumor

After the first tweet was made, there was another tweet that read, "Please pray for tay. we will be updating you as more information becomes available."

Soon after, by the morning of September 12, the account delivered another cryptic message: "Tay is currently in the ICU in serious condition," paired with an image of a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit sign in a hospital hallway.

A representative for Lil Tay confirmed to Daily Mail that "this isn't a hoax" and emphasized it is not related to the previous year's incident where her death was falsely reported.

Shortly after, fans were updated about the influencer's health with a tweet reading, "Tay has been diagnosed with a life threatening heart tumor. We ask kindly for everyone’s love and prayers."

Rapper alleges her father faked her death in a bizarre hoax

This disturbing news comes almost a year after Lil Tay, born Claire Hope but now legally known as Tay Tian, claimed that her father faked her death along with her brother Jason.

The 'Sucker 4 Green' rapper, who rose to fame at just nine years old with brash rap videos and a string of controversies, was thrust back into the limelight when an unexpected death announcement appeared on her Instagram last year.

The post claimed both she and her brother had passed away, igniting widespread panic among her followers.

After a tense 24 hours, Lil Tay reemerged, denouncing the death report as a hoax, stating, "I want to make it clear that my brother and I are safe and alive, but I’m completely heartbroken, and struggling to even find the right words to say."

She described the experience as "a very traumatizing 24 hours," with endless, tearful calls from loved ones while she scrambled to "sort out this mess."

Tay attributed the false announcement to a hack, revealing, "My Instagram account was compromised by a third party" and "used to spread jarring misinformation and rumors."

Even after Tay confirmed her and her brother's safety, questions lingered.

Lil Tay faces backlash over delayed response to death hoax

According to Daily Mail, critics pointed out the extended delay in her response and speculated that the death hoax might have been a calculated publicity stunt.

The influencer’s journey has been fraught with controversy from the start. Lil Tay first burst onto the scene in 2017, flaunting wealth and attitude in viral videos that often featured her using offensive language and engaging in confrontational behavior.

Her sudden rise and provocative content raised concerns about her well-being and rumors quickly spread that she was being exploited by her family.

These suspicions were only fueled when videos surfaced showing her then-16-year-old brother Jason coaching her on what to say in her clips.

Beyond her content, Tay’s personal life has been a subject of public scrutiny, particularly her tumultuous relationship with her father, Christopher Hope.

In 2018, allegations emerged that she had been abused by her father and exploited by her brother, painting a complex and troubling picture of the young star’s home life.

Tay has since dropped her father’s surname, opting to go by her mother Angela’s last name, Tian, signaling a shift away from her estranged father.

Internet finds itself fearing over Lil Tay's health

As Lil Tay now faces another crisis, fans and followers are left in suspense, grappling with fears over her health and unanswered questions about her well-being.

One viewer expressed, "Praying for tay’s health and wellbeing."

Another viewer shared, "Can we PLEASE stop accusing lil tay of lying? you literally gain nothing from accusing her of lying and theres evidence supporting the fact that shes in the ICU... this was from her merch drop a few months ago, please stand with tay."

One viewer pointed out, "OMG? Hope she recovers soon sending our prayers to Lil Tay Please take care."

A follower observed, "This is horrifying, I'm so sorry for the comments I previously made."

One comment stated, "Is this true? We remember Last year they faked her death for publicity stunned.. Anyway this is very sad shes so young and had a tough life as is..."

Another comment read, "Oh wtf?! This very sad…. Wasn’t sure earlier what was happening bc of what her father did last time. Praying for her."

"Idek what to believe," explained an individual.

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