00:00 Controversial internet rapper and popular figure on YouTube Lil Tay passed away unexpectedly
00:05 at the age of 14 along with her brother, Jacintian.
00:09 The family has confirmed this heartbreaking news which marks the tragic and end of social
00:13 media empire she had built since 2018.
00:16 Tay's controversial and audacious presence on social media had garnered a significant
00:21 following and made an impact on the internet landscape.
00:24 She gained attention for her controversial and provocative videos often showing off luxury
00:30 cars, jewelry, and a lavish lifestyle.
00:33 This sudden demise has left her family and supporters in a state of profound grief.
00:39 Tragically Jacintian, her stepbrother, also passed away in the same incident, compounding
00:43 the devastation for their loved ones and fan community.
00:47 Her family members shared the news of her passing in a statement posted on her Instagram
00:51 account earlier this morning.
00:54 They shared a post and wrote, "It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating
00:59 news of our below-clear, sudden and tragic passing.
01:02 We have no words to express the unbearable loss and indescribable pain.
01:07 This outcome was entirely unexpected and has left us all in shock.
01:12 Her brother's passing adds an even more unimaginable depth to our grief."
01:17 The post continued, "We kindly ask for privacy as we grieve this overwhelming loss.
01:23 As the circumstances surrounding Claire and her brother's passing are still under investigation."
01:29 According to reports, the family moved to Canada to Los Angeles to pursue Lil Tay's
01:35 career.
01:36 The YouTube sensation's stepbrother also made headlines in 2021 when he launched a
01:41 GoFundMe campaign for his sister, who was allegedly suffering from a serious illness.
01:46 However, the campaign was made with the tactism of some people, its authenticity.
01:52 Despite their controversial run, many have expressed grief and condolences via social
01:57 media.
01:58 Some also shared memories and tributes to Lil Tay.
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