Lil Tay Reemerges with OnlyFans and Bold Plans on Her 18th Birthday

Vancouver, Canada — Lil Tay, the infamous child star, has returned to the spotlight following years of controversy surrounding a death hoax and serious health issues. The social media sensation, born Claire Eileen Qi Hope, turned 18 in July and debuted on OnlyFans shortly thereafter, claiming remarkable earnings within hours.

Tay says she made over $1 million in just three hours on the platform, and reportedly earned $20 million during her first week. “Without money, what [are] you going to do?” she stated in a recent interview. “Money makes the world turn.” Despite her claims, skepticism remains regarding the accuracy of her statements.

After a fallout with her family over her decision to join OnlyFans, Tay now lives alone in an Airbnb, actively searching for luxury cars and a new home. “I’m looking at a couple [of] Bugattis. Do you think I should buy a pink one or orange one?” she asked playfully during the interview.

In her characteristic style, Tay speaks with confidence and ambition. “Lil Tay rich and fixing to get richer,” she declared. She highlights her inspiration from fellow celebrities, mentioning that women should not have to fight for their rights to express themselves.

Tay’s reemergence follows a tumultuous period marked by a viral death announcement in August 2023, which shocked her 3.3 million Instagram followers. The post falsely stated her passing, prompting tributes and mourning across social media. However, Tay quickly surfaced, insisting that she was not behind the hoax and claiming it was a result of hacking.

“I woke up to my phone being blasted with calls and texts,” Tay recalled. “It was really surreal and weird.” She accused her father of being involved in the hack, a claim he has denied.

After gaining fame in 2018, Tay’s life took a darker turn due to ongoing family issues. She claims to have endured abuse from her father, allegations he also repudiated. “It’s never hard to talk about trauma, but it’s necessary,” she stated, emphasizing her journey toward healing.

In September 2024, Tay faced a life-threatening medical emergency that required surgery to remove a heart tumor. She recalls, “I was getting irregular heartbeats, heart palpitations for a while,” acknowledging the severity of her condition.

Now on the mend, Tay is diving back into music with new releases like “Stuck in July.” Despite her newfound focus on fame and fortune, she revealed a surprising detail about her personal life—she is celibate. “I am a virgin. I’ve never done anything with a man before,” she explained.

A classically trained pianist and dancer, Tay shared her aspirations beyond television, including boxing challenges to fellow influencers. “I’m training to box… I’ll box Bhad Bhabie,” she stated, referencing ongoing feuds.

As she navigates her return to fame, Tay is determined to reclaim her narrative. “It really doesn’t matter what anybody else says about me,” she concluded. “I’m going to always s— on these b—— with my talent and manifest my greatness.”