Lil Tay’s dad responds after her $1M OnlyFans debut

Lil Tay has officially made one of the most controversial career moves in influencer history—launching an OnlyFans account just minutes after turning 18.

The internet star, once known as the “youngest flexer of the century” for flaunting luxury cars and stacks of cash at just nine years old, claimed she made over $1 million in the first three hours of her debut. The announcement shocked fans and critics alike, with reactions split between praise for her independence and outrage over her rapid shift from child star to adult content creator.

Adding to the controversy, Lil Tay bragged about filming her first “spicy” content one minute past midnight, on her birthday. Meanwhile, her father, Chris Hope, told TMZ he won’t be monitoring her account, insisting the now-legal influencer can “make her own decisions.” He added that he loves his daughter and wants her to succeed, despite the internet’s harsh judgment.

The move has reignited fierce debates about autonomy, exploitation, and the pressures young influencers face growing up in the spotlight—raising the question: Is this empowerment, or a warning sign of the darker side of fame?