Who Is Lil Tay? Viral Star shocks fans with alleged $1M earnings

Lil Tay, the internet personality who became famous at age 9 for flaunting cash, cars, and controversy, is making headlines again — this time for claiming she made over $1 million just three hours after launching her OnlyFans account.

Who Is Lil Tay?

Lil Tay, whose real name is Claire Hope, is a Canadian-American influencer and rapper who first gained viral fame in 2017 with her brash persona, luxury cars, and stacks of money — all while being just 9 years old. She was dubbed the “youngest flexer of the century” on Instagram and YouTube.

On July 29, 2025, Lil Tay turned 18 — the legal age required to join OnlyFans, a platform known for adult content, exclusive fan interaction, and monetized subscriptions.

$1M in 3 Hours? Lil Tay’s Latest Claim

Just days after turning 18, Tay launched her OnlyFans page. By Sunday, August 3, she posted a video boasting about making over $1 million within three hours of launch. She called it “breaking the link record with the youngest link of the century.”

She also posted what she claimed was a screenshot of her OnlyFans earnings dashboard, showing total revenue of $1,024,298.09, collected from:

• Subscriptions

• Tips

• Direct message content

The caption on her post read: “Not bad for 3 hours. We broke the fck out of that OnlyFans record.”*

Why Does Lil Tay Stay in the Spotlight?

Lil Tay’s fame has always been tied to controversy, staged drama, and viral marketing. She disappeared from the public eye for years after a custody battle between her parents and allegations of exploitation. In 2023, false rumors of her death circulated online, which her family quickly denied.

Now at 18, she’s stepping back into the spotlight, using platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and OnlyFans to generate buzz — and cash.

Lil Tay on Social Media

• Username: @LilTaybepoppin

• Platform: X, OnlyFans, Instagram

• Followers: 3M+ (combined)

Lil Tay is once again tapping into her long-standing reputation for bold claims and flashy content. Critics question her latest earnings announcement, but her fanbase remains curious.

Lil Tay Biography