In a series of events that shook social networks, the young rapper and ‘influencer’ lil tayknown for her bold style and ostentatious lifestyle, became the focus of a fake news story reporting her passing.
In the midst of the confusion, Lil Tay shared his own words: “I want to make it clear that my brother and I are safe and alive, but I am completely heartbroken and struggling to find the right words to express myself. It has been a very traumatic 24 hours.”
Just two days ago, the rumor that both she and her brother had lost their lives shocked her followers. 14-year-old Lil Tay rose to fame at a young age thanks to her outrageous social media posts, where she flaunted luxuries and flaunted her lifestyle.
With more than three million followers on different platforms, the teenager became an icon for many young people for her charisma and authenticity.
However, the news of his presumed death and that of his brother left everyone in shock. The media were initially unable to determine the cause of his death, adding a shroud of mystery to the tragedy.
The family issued a statement expressing their grief and shock at the unexpected loss of their loved ones. To everyone’s surprise, the sad announcement took an unexpected turn when Lil Tay went online to deny the rumors.
Through a statement sent to TMZthe young woman’s family explained that your instagram profile he had been hacked, which led to the spread of false information about his and his brother’s death.
The post announcing the tragedy was removed after it was confirmed that both were alive and safe.
The incident highlights growing concerns about online safety and the ease with which fake news can spread in a matter of minutes.
Like the false news of the death of the Spanish singer José Luis PeralesLil Tay’s story highlights the importance of checking sources and not taking everything you see on the internet for granted.
Fortunately, everything turned out to be a hack and another “fake news”. The young ‘influencer’ is alive and, although shaken by the incident, she continues to connect with her followers online.
