Internet personality Lil Tay asserts that she generated $1 million within three hours of launching her OnlyFans account. The announcement came shortly after she celebrated her 18th birthday on July 29, 2023. In her first post on the adult subscription platform, she shared a screenshot revealing earnings of $511,003.79 from subscriptions, $26,736.19 in tips, and $486,558.11 from private messages.
Lil Tay’s Instagram post boasted, “$1M in 3 hours. We broke the f*** out of that OnlyFans record. Come see content I took of myself at 12:01 AM on my 18th BDAY. ONLY AVAILABLE FOR 24hrs.” She further declared, “$1M IN 3 HOURS. LIL TAY RICH AND FINNA GET RICHER.”
From Viral Fame to Adult Content
The young star, whose real name is Claire Eileen Qi Hope, first gained notoriety at the age of nine with her viral videos featuring explicit language and bold statements. She later transitioned into a music career, collaborating with well-known figures such as Bhad Bhabie, Jake Paul, and Diplo.
In anticipation of her OnlyFans launch, she shared a photo wearing a “pornstar in training” top and encouraged fans to join her on the platform for exclusive content released right at the stroke of midnight on her birthday. “I DID IT. LINK IN BIO. ALL CONTENT SHOT @ 12:01 AM ON MY 18th BIRTHDAY. Bday special only available for 24 hours. Come talk to me,” she wrote.
Controversy and Resilience
Lil Tay’s career has not been without its controversies. In 2023, a false statement circulated on her Instagram account, claiming both she and her brother, Jason Tian, had died. This shocking news prompted a response from her management, who initially confirmed the accuracy of the post to Us Weekly, stating, “With profound regret, we confirm the accuracy of the statement.”
Yet, the following day, Lil Tay emerged to clarify the situation, emphasizing that she and her brother were alive. In an interview with TMZ, she expressed her devastation, stating, “I want to make it clear that my brother and I are safe and alive, but I’m completely heartbroken, and struggling to even find the right words to say. It’s been a very traumatizing 24 hours.”
The contrast between her substantial financial success and the turmoil surrounding her personal life highlights the complexities of being in the public eye at such a young age. As she navigates this new chapter on OnlyFans, many will be watching closely to see how her career evolves.
