Teen Rapper Lil Tay Dead – E! Online

Lil Tay‘s family members are mourning the lack of the web sensation.

The teenager rapper (actual identify Claire Hope), who rose to fame online in 2018, has handed away.

“It’s with a heavy coronary heart that we share the devastating information of our beloved Claire’s sudden and tragic passing,” a press release posted to her Instagram Aug. 9 learn. “We’ve no phrases to specific the insufferable loss and indescribable ache. This consequence was solely surprising, and has left us all in shock.”

The message went on to share that Lil Tay’s sibling Jason additionally died, which provides “an much more unimaginable depth” to their household’s grief. 

“Throughout this time of immense sorrow, we kindly ask for privateness as we grieve this overwhelming loss,” the be aware continued, “because the circumstances surrounding Claire and her brother’s passing are nonetheless underneath investigation.”

The message concluded with a shifting tribute to Lil Tay. “Claire will eternally stay in our hearts,” it learn, “her absence leaving an irreplaceable void that might be felt by all who knew and liked her.”