Lil Tay Shares Heart Tumor Diagnosis One Year After Death Hoax, Fans Express Skepticism
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Lil Tay, the 17-year-old influencer and rising singer, has revealed a diagnosis of a life-threatening heart tumor, according to a post on her official X account on September 12, 2024. The shocking announcement was accompanied by a video showing an echocardiogram, purportedly showing a mass inside her heart. The news comes just a year after a viral death hoax involving the young star left fans questioning the authenticity of her latest health scare.
The post on X urged her followers to pray for her recovery, with a statement reading:
“Tay has been diagnosed with a life-threatening heart tumor. We ask kindly for everyone’s love and prayers.”
Tumor Diagnosis Shared via Ultrasound Video
In addition to the X post, Lil Tay’s Instagram account also shared a video of an ultrasound allegedly showing her heart. In the clip, viewers can see a bubble-like structure, which the narrator described as a concerning “bubble” inside her heart. A male voice, likely a healthcare professional, commented on the echo, stating:
“There is a bubble moving around on it. The other view made it look like that it’s part of something that has a bubble moving around on it. The thing that worries us is that bubble moving.”
While the type of heart tumor was not disclosed, heart tumors can be either cancerous or non-cancerous, with rhabdomyoma being the most common in children, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Lil Tay’s account later confirmed that she had been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), leaving many fans concerned about her serious condition.
LilTay is in the ICU pic.twitter.com/UCtBfAM3rV
— Niko (@Niko2468666) September 12, 2024
Fans React with Skepticism After Death Hoax
Despite the serious tone of the posts, many fans are hesitant to fully believe the news, given the history of the influencer’s account being hacked. In August 2023, Lil Tay’s Instagram account was hacked, leading to false claims that both she and her brother had passed away. Just 24 hours later, Tay regained control of her account and debunked the rumors, blaming her father for the hoax.
Lil Tay faking her death again #RentDue https://t.co/2EHstFvG43 pic.twitter.com/6mc9F9rleO
— moose 🐦🔥 (@usermooseontwt) September 12, 2024
This background has made some fans wary of the latest announcement. While many have expressed support and concern, others are unsure whether to trust the post. Comments on social media ranged from disbelief to confusion, with one user asking,
“Bruh, who hacked her now?” while another demanded, “Show us her name on the thing then.”
Imagine saying you have a heart tumor and the whole internet is like “nah” and don’t feel bad she did this to herself
— Ja𝕏 (@Jax_AF) September 12, 2024
Adding to the confusion, Lil Tay’s X account retweeted a fan’s post featuring a handwritten note, allegedly from Tay herself, which read:
“The news hasn’t broken yet, but I’ve also been diagnosed with a heart tumor. The future is unknown, and it’s been a rocky six months.”
Tay is currently in the ICU in serious condition. pic.twitter.com/RLCcvqBANN
— Lil Tay (@LilTaybepoppin) September 12, 2024
Lil Tay’s Health Scare and Social Media History
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The skepticism surrounding this announcement stems largely from the previous 2023 death hoax, which not only left fans shocked but also damaged trust in posts from her social media accounts. Tay herself has yet to make a direct public statement about her diagnosis, leaving room for further doubt.
However, if the diagnosis is genuine, it marks a challenging chapter in the young star’s life. Lil Tay, who rose to fame on YouTube before transitioning to a budding music career, has remained in the public eye despite the controversies that have followed her.
With Lil Tay currently in the ICU and her future uncertain, fans and critics alike are waiting for more details or an official statement from the influencer herself. Until then, the internet remains divided—torn between concern for her health and doubt due to the shadow of past events.
This isn't the first time she's hinted at this according to her most loyal fans, she hinted at it a few months ago during a merch drop allegedly. pic.twitter.com/uN3TIiCZmT
— DramaAlert (@DramaAlert) September 12, 2024
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