Viral internet star Lil Tay is not dead, but rather the victim of hackers who posted a phony announcement on her social media pages, according to a new report.

The rapper and online sensation emphasized both she and her brother are safe and healthy in a statement to TMZ on Thursday.

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On Wednesday, an Instagram post appeared on Lil Tay91裸聊视频檚 grid, announcing both her death and the death of her brother.

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The post has since been taken down.

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