Lil Tay’s death hoax and social media hack, explained

Lil Tay, the 14-year-old Canadian rapper and social media influencer, shocked the world when news of her unexpected death circulated on August 9

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The announcement, posted on her Instagram account, included the alleged names of both Lil Tay and her brother Jason Tian.

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The internet mourned the loss of the young star. However, within 24 hours, a twist emerged—Lil Tay was alive and well, revealing that her Instagram had been compromised by a third party spreading false information.

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She expressed heartbreak over the ordeal, saying it was "traumatizing."

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This bizarre turn of events marks one of the most controversial moments in Lil Tay's tumultuous online presence.

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