Lil Tay‘s father spoke out after the 14-year-old YouTuber’s Instagram account claimed that he faked her dying. Christopher Hope gave a press release to TMZ on September 26 and denied that he was concerned within the false announcement that Tay died in August.
“The one who is chargeable for that Instagram submit, in addition to anybody repeating the utterly false and libelous accusation inside it, are nearly sure to turn into defendants in a defamation lawsuit,” Christopher’s assertion learn. “Every thing said is 100% false, and I belief that this ought to be apparent to anybody who is aware of me or the lengthy historical past of absurd and unfaithful statements made by the varied individuals who have managed the Instagram account,” he added.
On Tay’s Instagram Story, there’s a image of Christopher that reads, “My abusive racist misogynistic girl beating father faked my dying.” A second submit exhibits someone’s arms (seemingly Tay’s) on a passport. Tay has not independently spoken out concerning the newest accusations towards her father.
In August, Tay’s household confirmed that she was alive after her social media account acquired hacked and reported that she had allegedly died. “I wish to make it clear that my brother and I are secure and alive, however I’m utterly heartbroken, and struggling to even discover the best phrases to say,” she informed TMZ by way of her household on Aug. 10. “It’s been a really traumatizing 24 hours. All day yesterday, I used to be bombarded with infinite heartbreaking and tearful telephone calls from family members all whereas attempting to kind out this mess.”
Amidst the dying hoax drama, Lil Tay’s dad and mom carried on their custody battle over the 14-year-old. Her mother, Angela Tian, informed TMZ by way of her authorized workforce that Christopher has been ordered to pay $275K in “retroactive little one assist,” which dates again to 2014. Christopher additionally has to maintain paying for little one assist and “further bills,” Angela’s representatives mentioned. The authorized workforce determined that Tay’s mother will solely be answerable for all decision-making relating to her daughter.
“I’ve been financially ruined preventing for my daughter’s rights and freedom which ought to have by no means been taken away to start with,” Angela informed TMZ. “We have now received our case in court docket and my youngsters and I can lastly transfer on from this nightmare. My daughter can pursue and obtain her desires on her personal phrases, and we’re lastly a contented household once more, collectively.”