Viral internet star Lil Tay is not dead, but rather the victim of hackers who posted a phony announcement on her social media pages, according to a new report.

The rapper and online sensation emphasized both she and her brother are safe and healthy in a statement to TMZ on Thursday.

害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檓 completely heartbroken, and struggling to even find the right words to say,害羞草研究所� she said. 害羞草研究所淚t害羞草研究所檚 been a very traumatizing 24 hours. All day yesterday, I was bombarded with endless heartbreaking and tearful phone calls from loved ones all while trying to sort out this mess.害羞草研究所�

She continued: 害羞草研究所淢y Instagram account was compromised by a 3rd party and used to spread jarring misinformation and rumors regarding me, to the point that even my name was wrong. My legal name is Tay Tian, not 害羞草研究所楥laire Hope.害羞草研究所櫤π卟菅芯克鶟

On Wednesday, an Instagram post appeared on Lil Tay害羞草研究所檚 grid, announcing both her death and the death of her brother.

害羞草研究所淚t is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of our beloved Claire害羞草研究所檚 sudden and tragic passing,害羞草研究所� it said. 害羞草研究所淲e have no words to express the unbearable loss and indescribable pain. This outcome was entirely unexpected, and has left us all in shock.害羞草研究所�

The post has since been taken down.

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