Lil Tay is a young internet celebrity and musician who rose to fame in 2018 for posting exaggerated videos of herself showing off her money and luxury cars.
She is known for her controversial, vulgar personality and catchy rap songs. She is known as “The youngest bender of the century” Her fans and critics alike appreciated it.
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- Full name: Tay Tian
- Nickname: Lil Tay
- Date of Birth: July 29, 2007
- Age: 16
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Nationality: Canadian-American
- Occupation: Internet celebrity and musician
- Height: 4 feet 11 inches (150 cm)
- Parents: Angela Tian (mother) and Christopher Hope (father)
- Siblings: Jason Tian (younger brother)
- Spouse: No
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Single
- Net worth: $600,000
Early life and education
Lil Tay, now 16 years old, was born on July 29, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Her parents are real estate agent Angela Tian and lawyer Christopher Hope.
She has an older brother named Jason Tian who is an internet celebrity and rapper.
At the age of two, she moved to Vancouver, Canada with her mother and brother. She attended elementary school in Vancouver but dropped out in 2018 to pursue her career in the Internet. Her mother currently homeschools her.
Personal life
Lil Tay has not been publicly linked to anyone. She is focused on her career and personal growth. She says she doesn’t care what anyone thinks of her and she is living her best life.
She has a close relationship with her mother and brother who support her career. She has also worked with famous internet personalities like Woah Vicky, Bhad Bhabie, and Jake Paul.
Profession
Lil Tay began her career in 2018 when she began posting photos and videos on Instagram and YouTube showing off large sums of cash, expensive cars, and designer clothes.
She claims to be a self-made millionaire and owns multiple properties.
She also used vulgar language and insults to taunt her haters and other celebrities. She quickly gained millions of followers, views, media attention, and controversy.
She appeared on Good Morning America and was interviewed by Michael Strahan, who asked her about her lifestyle and actions. She defended herself by saying that she was just being herself and inspiring others to chase their dreams.
Lil Tay also ventured into music, releasing her first single, “Money Road“, April 2018, followed by “No limit” in May 2018.
Both songs received mixed reviews from critics and fans and garnered millions of streams and downloads.
She announced that she was working on her first album, collaborating with big-name artists like Chief Keef, Lil Pump, and Trippie Redd.
However, her online presence came to an abrupt end in mid-2018 after her father applied to the Canadian Supreme Court to gain full custody and control of her career as an influencer.
He claimed that Lil Tay’s mother was exploiting her and putting her in a toxic environment. He also revealed that Lil Tay’s videos were all fake and that she used a rental car and house, as well as money from her mother’s clients.
Lil Tay went silent for nearly five years, during which time she was embroiled in a legal battle between her parents. She also suffered cyberbullying and trolling from online trolls who mocked her for being outed as a fraud.
She deleted all her social media accounts and stayed out of the public eye. In 2023, her mother was awarded full custody and she returned to Los Angeles, where she rose to internet fame.
She reactivated her Instagram account and posted a video apologizing for her past behavior and announcing her comeback.
She also released a new song ““Sucker 4 Green”released in September 2023, and accompanied by a music video, showing her more mature and positive side.
The song and video were well received by fans and critics alike, who praised her growth and talent. She said she had learned from her mistakes and was ready to take over the music industry.
net worth
Lil Tay’s net worth is estimated to be around $600,000. Her income comes from music sales and streaming as well as endorsements, sponsorships, and merchandise.
dispute
Lil Tay has been involved in several controversies throughout her career, mainly due to her provocative and controversial online persona. The most notable of these are:
In April 2018, she got into a physical altercation with another internet celebrity and rapper, Bhad Bhabie, at the Coachella festival.
The fight was recorded and posted online by another internet celebrity and friend of Lil Tay, Woah Vicky.
The video shows Lil Tay and Woah Vicky facing off and taunting Bhad Bhabie, who then lunges at them and throws punches. Lil Tay claims she was acting in self-defense and that Bhad Bhabie was jealous of her success.
In May 2018, her father Christopher Hope revealed that her videos were fake and that she had used a rental car and house, as well as money from her mother’s clients. He also claimed that her mother was exploiting her and putting her in a toxic environment.
He filed a lawsuit against Lil Tay’s mother, Angela Tian, seeking full custody and control of Lil Tay’s career as an internet celebrity. He also demanded that Lil Tay stop posting online and return to school.
Lil Tay’s mother denied the allegations and accused her father of abuse and neglect. She also said Lil Tay was happy and she supported her dreams.
In June 2018, she was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department for driving a Ferrari without a license. She posted a video of herself driving the Ferrari on a busy street while her brother filmed her in the passenger seat.
She also said she was 14 years old, but in fact she was only 10. The video has sparked public outrage and criticism, with people accusing her of being reckless and irresponsible. The police said they are investigating the matter and will take appropriate action if necessary.
In July 2018, some fans and critics noticed that she wore a Chinese dress and a wig in a video and accused her of racism and cultural appropriation. They said she was disrespecting and mocking Chinese culture and trying to look Asian.
Lil Tay said she was proud of her Chinese heritage and did not mean to offend anyone, and she also said she wore the dress and wig in memory of her grandmother who recently passed away.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @liltay
- Twitter: @liltay
- YouTube Channel: Lil Tay
- TikTok account: @liltay
- Snapchat account: @liltay
Discography
- The Money Path
- No limit
- Suction cup 4 green
- Flexible
