Lil Tay reportedly diagnosed with life-threatening heart tumor

Lil Tay claims she's diagnosed with a life-threatening heart tumor, but fans remain skeptical due to past hoaxes.

Seventeen-year-old influencer Lil Tay has claimed to be diagnosed with a life-threatening heart tumor, according to a recent post on her Instagram. On September 12, 2024, a video was shared on her account showing an ultrasound image of her heart, with the narrator pointing out a “bubble” inside. The post’s caption read, “Tay has been diagnosed with a life-threatening heart tumor. We ask kindly for everyone’s love and prayers.”

 

 

 

 

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This announcement followed cryptic messages on her Instagram and X accounts, starting on September 11, which hinted at "devastating news." A photo from a hospital, directing patients to the pediatric ICU, was also shared in a private chat, further alarming fans.

Some followers remain doubtful of the news, referencing a past incident in 2023 when her account was hacked, falsely claiming that both she and her brother had died. Lil Tay later regained control of her account and dismissed the rumors, blaming her father for the hoax.

Can we PLEASE stop accusing lil tay of lying? you literally gain nothing from accusing her of lying and theres evidence supporting the fact that shes in the ICU... this was from her merch drop a few months ago, please stand with tay pic.twitter.com/37pNE2lmOT

— dylan !! (@chilehennydustr) September 12, 2024

Due to this previous controversy, many commenters have expressed skepticism. One fan wrote, “I can’t tell if this is bait or not,” while another said, “Bruh, who hacked her now?” Despite the doubts, a retweeted post on her X account showed a written statement from the influencer, claiming, “The news hasn’t broken yet, but I’ve also been diagnosed with a heart tumor.”

Lil Tay has yet to make a public statement directly addressing the claims.