The brothers’ deaths were confirmed in an Instagram post; Tay hasn’t posted on social media since 2018
The young rapper and digital influencer small she died at the age of 14, according to a statement posted on Wednesday, 9. In the statement shared on the artist’s Instagram, her brother’s death, Jason Tie19. The two cases would be under investigation.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the devastating news that our beloved Claire passed away suddenly and tragically,” the statement read. “We have no words to express this unbearable loss and indescribable pain. This event was totally unexpected and left us in shock. Your brother’s death adds to even deeper grief.”
The influencer rose to fame on Instagram in 2018 at the age of 9. Claire Hope, real name of Lil Tay, has gone viral with her rap songs and videos of her cheeky, accompanied by bills and expensive cars.
Since then, the artiste has gone through some family disputes, such as a custody battle between his parents. In 2021, her brother Jason even created a funding campaign on the portal GoFundMeclaiming that Tay’s father allegedly abused his daughter physically and mentally.
Lil Tay hasn’t posted on his social media in 5 years.
“During this time of immense sadness, we kindly ask for privacy as we navigate this overwhelming grief, as the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Claire and her brother are still under investigation,” the statement, purportedly released by the family, read.
“Claire will forever be in our hearts, her absence leaves an irreplaceable void that will be felt by all who knew and loved her.”
Source: Terra
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