Was Lil Tay’s death hoax just another clout-chasing moment or was she actually a real victim of internet hacking? While many people continue to try and figure out the real answer, it appears that META is now confirming that her account was actually compromised.
In a statement to @tmz_tv, the parent company of both Facebook and Instagram explained that it stepped in to help the 14-year-old restore her account after a hacker gained access.
Although Meta didn’t share more information about the alleged hacking like how long the hacker had access to her account or the location, a spokesperson for Meta says the young star is being truthful.
More On The Death Hoax
As we previously reported, on Wednesday, August 9, the Instagram account belonging to the child influencer announced her death. The post 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. This outcome was entirely unexpected, and has left us all in shock. Her brother’s passing adds an even more unimaginable depth to our grief. During this time of immense sorrow, we kindly ask for privacy as we grieve this overwhelming loss, as the circumstances surrounding Claire and her brother’s passing are still under investigation. Claire will forever remain in our hearts, her absence leaving an irreplaceable void that will be felt by all who knew and loved her.”
After news start circulating online, the teen spoke with TMZ to confirm that she is well and alive. She said, “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. It’s been a very traumatizing 24 hours. All day yesterday, I was bombarded with endless heartbreaking and tearful phone calls from loved ones all while trying to sort out this mess.”
She also says, “My Instagram account was compromised by a 3rd party and used to spread jarring misinformation and rumors regarding me, to the point that even my name was wrong. My legal name is Tay Tian, not “Claire Hope””
Per the outlet, Tay thanked Meta for helping to get her Instagram account back, and the phony death statement has been removed.
More On Lil Tay
Lil Tay got her fame as the “World’s Youngest Flexer” who posted rap videos showing off her lavish lifestyle across social media. She’s garnered 3.2 million followers on Instagram, but hadn’t posted on the account since 2018. It’s unclear clear when she or her family will speak out again to provide more details on this latest incident as her brother is now being accused of being part of this alleged hacking. Meanwhile, Lil Tay’s former manager Tsang told the New York post that he doesn’t believe she was hacked….
“I don’t believe anything that they say about the hacking,” he further commented. “I’m glad that she’s OK.”
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