In a shocking turn of events, social media star Lil Tay, whose real name is Tay Tian or Claire Hope, has been confirmed as the victim of a hacking attempt on her Instagram account. On Wednesday, a post on Tay's account claimed that she had passed away, leaving her fans in a state of confusion and mourning. The post also alleged that Tay's brother had died as well. However, Meta, the parent company of Instagram, has now confirmed that Tay was indeed locked out of her account and that her claims of being hacked are truthful. They have since restored her access to the account.

Tay rose to fame as a controversial child rap star, known for her extravagant social media posts that showcased her supposed "rockstar life." Despite being only nine years old, she quickly gained popularity with videos of her revving the engines of luxury cars, throwing money on the streets, and posing in designer clothes. However, her fame was not without controversy, as she faced criticism for her age and lack of a driving license.

The news of Tay's death came as a shock to her followers, as the statement announcing her passing was not attributed to a family member and no official investigation had been launched. Many were left wondering if the announcement was a hoax or a publicity stunt. Adding to the confusion, Tay's former manager, Harry Tsang, cast doubt on the hacking claim and expressed his belief that Tay was still alive. Tsang clarified that his doubts stemmed from his conversation with Tay's father and former social media manager, who could not confirm if she had truly passed away or not.

Amidst the speculation, Tay herself broke her silence and confirmed that she was indeed alive. She expressed her heartbreak and the trauma she went through during the 24 hours following the false death announcement. According to Tay, her Instagram account was compromised by a third party who spread false information and rumors about her, even using the wrong name. She made it clear that her legal name is Tay Tian, not Claire Hope. Tay denounced the hack and insisted that she and her brother were safe and alive.

While the Los Angeles police were unable to confirm Tay's death, suspicions surrounding her father, Chris Hope, resurfaced. Allegations of abuse had previously been made by Tay's older brother, Jason Tian, who claimed that their father had taken control of Tay's money, career, and custody. Despite the allegations, Tsang defended Chris Hope, stating that he is a "cool guy" and that he does not believe the abuse claims to be true.

The entire incident has left Tay's fans and followers bewildered and concerned for her well-being. They are left wondering how Tay will navigate the aftermath of this hacking attempt and regain the trust and support of her audience. With the controversy surrounding her fame and the allegations against her father, Tay faces an uphill battle in rebuilding her public image. Only time will tell how she will address these issues and move forward.