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Lil Tay has once again stirred backlash with her activity on social media. The 18-year-old influencer posted a video on Instagram that many people called offensive. The content centered around Diddy, who is facing serious legal charges.
In the video, Lil Tay held bottles of baby oil while an image of Diddy appeared in the background. She also sang along to the song Every Breath You Take by The Police. The post had text over it that read, “Coming soon…”
She captioned the video, “Should I do it?” The comments section quickly filled with criticism from her followers. Many felt that she crossed a line by making light of Diddy’s situation and the accusations against him.
Who is Lil Tay and how did she get popular?
Lil Tay, born Claire Eileen Qi Hope and now legally Tay Tian, is an American-Canadian internet personality and rapper. She gained fame in 2018 at age 10 through viral videos flaunting wealth, calling herself “the youngest flexer of the century.” Her brother helped create her content, and some settings came from properties linked to her mother’s real estate work.
Her bold persona drew both attention and criticism before her social media went quiet due to a custody battle. She returned to the spotlight in 2023 after a death hoax and, by 2025, relaunched her career with an OnlyFans account, claiming $1 million in earnings within hours. Known for using shock value and controversy, Tay remains one of the most debated internet personalities of her generation.
Why Lil Tay’s Diddy post sparked backlash?
The first video led to several negative comments.
One follower wrote, “Please NO,”
while another said, “are you okay what is happening.”
Another said,"Yeah this joke isn't funny."
Some people accused Tay of ignoring the serious nature of the allegations against Diddy.
The reaction showed that many people felt her post was insensitive. They argued that making jokes connected to sexual assault and trafficking cases could harm victims and downplay real experiences.
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Lil Tay’s follow-up videos and statements
Instead of stopping, Tay shared more videos on the same topic. In one clip, she lip-synced to someone saying, “Everybody know ain’t no party like a Diddy party.” The video then cut to a pile of baby oil bottles.
On her Instagram Stories, she added another challenge. She wrote, “Whoever comments the correct number of bottles gets $500.” This further fueled the criticism, with many users saying she was using controversy to gain attention.
These posts come as Diddy, 55, faces major legal trouble. He was arrested and indicted in September 2024 on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. In June 2025, he was found guilty on two counts related to prostitution, though he was acquitted of other charges. Followers felt Tay’s choice to make content tied to this case was inappropriate.
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Lil Tay’s Instagram posts about Diddy created strong reactions online. Many saw the videos as disrespectful and harmful, given the seriousness of the charges against him. Instead of stopping, she continued with more content, which added to the criticism.
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