Popular internet personality Lil Tay recently passed away on August 9, 2023, at the age of 14. Her family shared a statement on the same through Instagram. Lil Tay, aka Claire Hope, became a popular face on the internet in 2018 after she started to post rap videos.Lil's family statement says that they cannot express the loss and pain they have suffered following her and her brother's deaths."Her brother's passing adds an even more unimaginable depth to our grief. During this time of immense sorrow, we kindly ask for privacy as we grieve this overwhelming loss, as the circumstances surrounding Claire and her brother's passing are still under investigation." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostLil and her brother's deaths have led to a lot of questions among the netizens. This is due to the allegations of abuse against Lil's father that were brought up by her brother in 2021. Jason posted a few pictures through Lil's Instagram page at the time, which sparked concern among the public.Netizens are currently having a lot of doubts regarding Lil's demise. One of them requested that the authorities question her parents, adding that Lil was allegedly forced to do things that she was not willing to do.She’s Fishy ➐@ShesFishyOk but back to the Lil Tay situation. Her parents need to be looked into and investigated. I remember hearing things saying she was being forced to do those internet stunts and that she was trying to run away.271Ok but back to the Lil Tay situation. Her parents need to be looked into and investigated. I remember hearing things saying she was being forced to do those internet stunts and that she was trying to run away.Netizens point their fingers at Lil Tay's parents on Twitter after her deathLil Tay was a rising star in the world of internet personalities. The claims of abuse made by Lil's brother in 2021 left her followers worried. Now they are doubtful if the parents were in any way involved in Lil's death, and they expressed the same on Twitter.RENNI$AINT@JodyBalenciagaLil Tay’s parents thought we wouldn’t notice them slipping that both her AND her brother both died in that statement. Y’all did something to them kids… pic.twitter.com/ZvJylpDBQk80589Lil Tay’s parents thought we wouldn’t notice them slipping that both her AND her brother both died in that statement. Y’all did something to them kids… pic.twitter.com/ZvJylpDBQkFJ@_fjayy3I hope the judge does this to Lil tay parents fr pic.twitter.com/Gx3Mu4FpIzI hope the judge does this to Lil tay parents fr pic.twitter.com/Gx3Mu4FpIzvybz@Get_smoked14I think lil Tay parents killer her n her brother21I think lil Tay parents killer her n her brotherDr. Don Keedic PhD@DonKeedicPhDthis Lil Tay situation reminds me of Judith Barsilock her parents upthis Lil Tay situation reminds me of Judith Barsilock her parents upAmy ginger@RroydLLil tays parents thinking we wouldn't notice the slip that both her and her brother died at the same time...bffr #liltay #liltaydead pic.twitter.com/xOcwXvoHy73Lil tays parents thinking we wouldn't notice the slip that both her and her brother died at the same time...bffr #liltay #liltaydead pic.twitter.com/xOcwXvoHy7💗Thee Purrloin⁷💗@dizzy_rkiveLil Tay and the brother passed away???? BABY CHECK THEM PARENTS12317Lil Tay and the brother passed away???? BABY CHECK THEM PARENTSmels@natsersilil tay’s parents need to get investigated too495lil tay’s parents need to get investigated too𝔠𝔥𝔲𝔩𝔞🌹@Exoh_LALil Tays passing is absolutely WEIRD to me. That girl didnt post nothing on her insta since 2018 and now shes passed ??? Idk but those parents need to be investigated… on top of that, her brother passed too? Something is OFF1Lil Tays passing is absolutely WEIRD to me. That girl didnt post nothing on her insta since 2018 and now shes passed ??? Idk but those parents need to be investigated… on top of that, her brother passed too? Something is OFFchrysanthemum@SkovularLil tay’s abusive parents killed her, I hope her death is investigated :(Lil tay’s abusive parents killed her, I hope her death is investigated :(Tedros Lasso@Danye33lil tay’s parents need to be investigated immediatelylil tay’s parents need to be investigated immediatelyIn 2021, Lil's brother Jason shared some pictures via her Instagram page, which has remained non-functional since 2018. Jason claimed that Lil was reportedly a victim of physical and mental abuse and that her parents, Christopher John Hope and Hanee Hope, were the culprits.The deleted posts featured pictures where Lil's face and back had red marks. The caption stated that Lil's parents allegedly forced her to watch horror movies and locked her in a dark closet. Another post stated that Lil Tay's parents were going on vacations without her.Two videos were later shared on the same page, in which Jason allegedly accused Christopher of owing a sum of child support and that he abused his mother and Lil. He continued:"You haven't been in her life for years, and now you show up, and now you want to use her career as blackmail to waive your child support expenses."Lil Tay was involved in a legal battle with her fatherLil Tay's brother revealed in May 2021 that she was involved in a legal battle with her father, who was claiming custody at the court. Jason stated that Lil was having issues paying her attorney fees, and Lil cried after finding out that her father approached the court for her legal custody. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostJason later launched a GoFundMe page, aiming to collect funds worth $150,000 for his sister's legal battle. Jason added some links that redirected to the Facebook albums featuring the vacation moments of Lil's parents alongside the items that they reportedly purchased with the help of Lil's earnings.Lil was nine years old when she became a popular face on the internet. Her rap videos slowly became popular, and she became close to other famous rappers. Her Instagram page has been inactive since 2018.