the lil tay case is CLOSED

Another week, another insane story emerging from the internet: LIL TAY REPORTED DEAD. Join Ben this week as he chronicles the unfolding of the Lil Tay Death Hoax. Were they hacked? Was their father involved?! How did this blow up so fast on the internet?!! Ben dissects this story and uses it as a case study to explore the growing trend of pulling large stunts for attention on the internet.
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[@svshaz_]

the fact that even my grandma knows about this is insane

[@mars.hawaii]

LMAOO

[@bored0-0]

My grandma said i better not be listening to her music 💀💀💀

[@Splash_FX]

Everyone heard it it was crazy 😭

[@sakakiswife]

😂😂😂

[@kennethmccormick4744]

My dads the one who told me about it😭

[@zzzamber]

The fact lil tay was hiding out in my city for all these years and I possibly coulda seen her is absurd to me

[@goldcat3944]

If it’s Vancouver I could of seen her too I live in Vancouver

[@Patatars]

@@goldcat3944thanks for that information

[@jtimetv]

i’m glad she moved out of my city

[@Ivyscalls]

@@jtimetv why💀

[@sillybillylove]

My "drama": I wore airpods while listening to your pod and I thought I went deaf. Turns out I had a brain tumor, I got surgery for it and you saved my life Ben tysm 😋

[@savv_mae8167]

WHAT 😭😭😭

[@psychomachy76]

@@savv_mae8167 FR

[@goofybluemojis]

GIRL WHAT HAPPENED NOW

[@sillybillylove]

@goofybluemojis I'm good now i recovered from surgery like 3 months ago 1🤭

[@okmanidc]

NO WAY WAS BEN THAT LOUD WHERE YOU THOUGHT YOU WENT DEAF OR SMTH???

[@Chaerberry_]

It's honestly so sad what she's had to go through. If she is still alive, I hope she's properly looked after and is maybe put through therapy

[@Artforest606]

Ya it is so sad

[@adrianasolari492]

i agree.

[@livi_star]

Let's all agree that Ben of the week is the best at explaining drama

[@gorgeousyas]

real

[@berry.1uvr]

They don’t call him the “Drama Mama” for nothing!

[@KendallRealKrazy]

He’s the mama of drama

[@Peytonl0v3sh0ck3y]

Fr

[@teaganb215]

The fact that her parents ( More so her mother and brother, idk bout her dad) were known for exploitation, manipulating, and hurting her makes this whole situation fishy, but my deepest condolences to her, hoping she gets help and is alive and safe

[@-nutella]

I think her dad isn’t that good either from what i recall

[@Euwrydice]

no her mom claimed he was because she had lost custody of tay, making her unable to exploit her @@-nutella

[@-nutella]

@@Euwrydice ohh i get it now, thanks for telling me

[@teaganb215]

@@Euwrydice Thats sicking that shed do say/do something like that

[@smiles4693]

​@@EuwrydiceIt was a long time ago but from what I recall, it was her bother who made a go fund me alleging that Christopher, her dad, was abusing her. We don't know who's lying since the courts never released the custody battle. If this is a conspiracy though, I can't believe the dad would refuse to give a straight answer if he's a good guy but idk maybe he was confused

[@heehee3]

no because her case just kept unfolding and getting weirder 💀 im very concerned. like why is nobody DOING anything

[@demiwilliams4126]

Exactly

[@alysha.2402]

what do you want to do? be her hero💀💀💀💀💀

[@sunflower304]

@@alysha.2402shutup laysha

[@officalnora]

@@alysha.2402she means why the police isn’t doing anything 💀💀💀

[@ilovemybf13469]

NO WAY HE LET SKIMS SPONSOR HIM 💀💀💀

[@Bianca-hq4cy]

FOR REAL HOW

[@katiechayka5147]

dawg thats what im saying

[@ItsPixieHere]

Why tho-?

[@icanthinkofskmething]

cannot imagine how terrifying it would feel to see people making tributes to u when ur very much alive

[@immersionrei]

the fact that she prob didnt even choose to have a career, she was forced by her parents, just makes me so sad. no child should have to put up with smth like that.

[@kyn354]

this is the only podcast i can actually sit through, thank you ben!

[@adiraajajajajaja5125]

Literally same

[@j_uuuyyyddd]

Ben and the sturniolo triplets are the only people I can sit and listen to them talk for 30 min even more

[@marmar_.69]

SAMEEEE

[@s.s1lma]

same i hate podcasts but ben makes them so fun to watch

[@KarlaDancess]

@@j_uuuyyydddREALL

[@miaconway9652]

Not Ben getting sponsored by skims 😭💀

[@madsyourmirrorball]

i had such an emotional rollercoaster cause of her 💀

[@silversin_66]

that's a bit concerning

[@Claire13137]

The way that I can’t finish a single KZbin video but I can sit for hours just listening to bens podcast

[@ardenblanding5928]

I really thought that was a minecraft crafting table behind him 💀

[@angelica099]

here’s my drama: in my trio i think im slowly getting replaced and the person i got replaced by isn’t even a good friend but we all hated them, now they’re all hanging out more and idk what to do. i love ur vids ben

[@RenaldSeaman]

Ben's podcasts are like the one you just sit no skipping any part and be like woah that made a whole lot of sense he is like the friend whoever can solve a mystery almost everyone falls for.

[@Misstaylahmia]

The fact that bens getting sponserd by SKIMS

[@m8rie]

I was realy looking for this💀

[@averyelisabethh]

I LEARNED ABOUT THIS YESTERDAY AND STARTED TO CRY- also, lysm youre SO funny 😛✌️

[@_sonia_a_]

My drama : when I was in elementary school I was bullied ALOT without me knowing and these where by people I wanted to be friends with so badly ( they were popular kids) , I didn't find out until I was in the 9th grade, I found out by a girl who went to the same elementary school I went with, she told me I was fat shamed ALOT and it just hurts to know I wanted to be one of the 'popular kids'

[@rachorourke]

The way my mom asked my “did you know Tay, she is dead” I thought she meant Taylor Swift.

[@iamvoidnoodle]

I literally love bens drama reaction videos because there so unfiltered and hilarious, like he could go from talking about serious stuff to screaming about panera charged lemonade 💀

[@thesilly15]

not the panera charged lemonade 💀

[@plumeriapink]

I love this podcast so much it's the only thing I can actually sit thru dudeee

[@wobwoop]

i dropped everything to be here, I LOVE THIS PODCASTTT

[@othello-von-ryan]

The more you learn about the case the crazier it gets tbh

[@TheLostLovely]

For some reason when Ben explains something, I can remember everything. Like his voice is so comforting for some reason

[@LordPixel1223]

hi ben, love your videos! they've been a great help. last year, my teacher covered disorders stuff, and i realized my behavior aligns with ADHD. i mentioned it to my mom, but she doesn't really believe in ADHD. now i'm struggling in school. any advice? thanks! =]

[@Bringitonhome_JohnB]

I heard about this a few days ago and I’ve been wondering what happened ever since, so i’m really glad that this video popped up and Ben explained it all

[@emma1123jjjjdskajf]

the 2015-2018 all being one year is the realest thing ive ever heard in my life

[@Olivia_3774]

This is one of the best drama mama podcasts episodes ❤

[@bleh2815]

BEN YOUR PODCASTS ARE AMAZING!!! I start school tomorrow and I don’t got a clue why my school starts on a Thursday 😭

[@RoriSmith]

I've been back at school for a week now. Your lucky 😭

[@sarahi_anaya]

i js started today 😭 good luck tmrw!

[@UrLoc4lAng3l]

Drama mama is the best Podcast on existence... thank you ben

[@Laura_Taylors_Version]

Here’s my other drama: my guy friend is in a situationship with a girl and they got into a fight and he blamed all of his problems on me, even after I helped him and gave him advice with the fight… It just kind of hurts. I don’t know if I should confront him about it so any advice?

[@MIRR0RBALLLL]

replying to push up this in the comment section 🫶 LOVE THE 1989 PFP BTW

[@Laura_Taylors_Version]

@@MIRR0RBALLLL aw thanks :) I’m hoping for a Taylor Swift and Harry Styles collab

[@amb_a_ra8669]

Leave him 😦

[@Laura_Taylors_Version]

@@amb_a_ra8669 thanks for the advice :)

[@peacefulchaos333]

Leave his ass

[@ziggyrara]

LIL TAY I WAS ACTUALLY SO MAD WHEN I FOUND OUT. BUT THEN IT WAS FAKE OMFG??

[@Artforest606]

I was actually thinking you were going to talk about Lizo so this was a relief haha

[@paulmoreno6279]

You're awesome my guy! Greetings from Palm Beach FL

[@coryzxk]

hi Ben!! this girl.. I’ll call her sarah.. she body shames me, calls me names, dates her best friends boyfriend and turned all my friends against me. what do I do (also ilysmm❤)

[@laylanaanderson3825]

BENNNNN❤❤❤ we love the way you gave us the fem product during ur sponsor!!

[@threeangelsforever]

wow im early for once :) also this is literally the only podcast i actually like so ye thanks ben

[@ellawaudby]

never would i have thought that ben would be sponsored by SKIMS. im living for it

[@leisaet]

my drama: hey ben! i just had the first day of school today, and i “reunited” with some of my friends. but, cause i’m socially awkward and quiet, i always tend to feel left out or allow myself to be left out. for example, my friend group would be talking about something and i’d never have a say on anything because i feel like they wouldn’t notice me. i know they mean good things, but i really want this overthinking to end. sorry this wasn’t a sentence, haha! i love your podcasts.

[@gwenw936]

Same

[@icanthinkofskmething]

i love that i can watch ur podcast on youtube and also on spotify if i want to multitask and do something else ty

[@Starykitty]

Early 👺 also it really is sad all the things she had to do. i hope she is alive honestly and doing well

[@lil_mm5166]

im here for the drama ! ( me skiping the sponcers )

[@mayfields.]

NAH WHY DID SOMEONE COMMENT AB THE VIDEO WHEN THIS WAS JS RELEASED 2 MINS AGO??? CRYING LMFAOO 😭😭😭😭

[@rosariascrack]

my drama: my abuser texted me an apology just for the fight that ended our relationship when shes done way worse, like criminal shit. anyway i love ur podcast n vids hope ur doing well ben 🤞

[@ImHisRedFlag]

Wake up Ben has posted‼️‼️‼️❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@blank5555]

I use this podcast to sleep 🧍🏻‍♀️

[@karimah7937]

oh😃

[@Whoisellas]

BEN UR MY FAV KZbinR AND I LOVE UR CONTENT ON HERE AND ON BENOFTHEWEEK ❤️

[@farthaaa]

Okay, so, first, I wanna say how much I love you!!! I love your videos and your podcasts!! My drama: Basically, my best friend is really close friends with an ex friend who like made me feel like shit before I dropped her, and even if she's MY best friend, I don't know if I'm hers. (I have talked to her about it but I'm just a lil worried)

[@sillylily11]

my drama: my friend who introduced me to a guy after i started liking him tried gaslighting me into thinking i didn’t like him like she literally said “no you don’t like him”

[@Billies.versions]

The wall behind Ben looks like a mincraft block💀

[@zzzamber]

The skims brand deal 😭😭 yess ben

[@exooooo7061]

yoooo!!! podcast time

[@smiles_6612]

The fact my whole family wanted to watch when I pressed this is wild.... 0:48

[@lolasstuff]

words cannot describe the happiness i feel when i see bens videos appear on my home page 🙌🙌 tysm for the great content 💗💗

[@sophiepurtell]

Hiii ben I love your videos! Also I got some drama: so I have a "best friend" and sometimes she makes me feel bad about myself,and every time we get into fight she acts like it's my fault or acts like she didn't do anything wrong and idk if I should drop her bc she had been my friend for almost 3 years and if I stop being friend w her I will loose most of my friends bc their friends w her anyways what should I do??

[@sophia.does.dance..]

MY DRAMA BEN PLEASE READ THIS!!!: so basically me and my friends went to worlds of fun together and one of our friends got mad bc we "bullied and excluded" her even though she went on every ride with us and literally sat out by herself by her choice and she's still mad (this was like 5 weeks ago) also sorry it's a sentence but it's kinda long

[@Slushee_isTall]

My drama: my gf broke up with me because I was too clingy but a week before she said I wasn’t clingy enough- idk but I love your pod

[@blueberryminnie3524]

you posted this while I was in school

[@nicolejones3686]

The first time I heard about this I was shocked and sad because I haven't heard about her for years and you can't really fake that on the internet But then I heard that she was hacked and I was so confused and kinda mad because how can you do that to somebody. Thank you for making this video Ben, I hope lil Tay is ok 😔

[@sydney2780]

This is my drama of the week : I love K-pop but my best friends don’t know that, and I am scared that if I tell them they will be mad and bully me for it, because I have heard them talking about how K-pop is so weird and bad idk what to do.

[@karimah7937]

gurl i was once in this situation but i decided to let my friends know, if they don’t accept you for what you like, DROP THEM. they don’t deserve you. you can take a little teasing from them but it’s never serious, it’s nothing to be worried about. good luck ❤

[@ShrekMcCabe]

We need a pt 2 of family vlogging.

[@gabbisstuff]

hi ben!! my best friends boyfriend broke up with her and said it was potentially because his parents said they “couldn’t date” with a lot of “😭😖😣” emojis.. now he wants her back. (BTW I LOVE U)

[@RandomlyEdits-]

My drama: I don’t know what to do because one of my “friends” is always trying to make me feel bad about myself with rude comments, but she is friends with all my other friends and if I cut her off they might side with her. What should I do? P.s. I love your podcast! I always listen to different episodes when I’m painting :)

[@AmaliaRangel-bz2go]

Just a bit of advice because this happened to me with someone: if your other friends are real and loyal they will stay with you and still be your friends. If she is just mean to you but nice too everyone ._. Just tell Them to STFU

[@aylin_falzone]

Try to find proof in case they don’t side with you

[@IssySophia]

the same thing happened to me a bit ago, dont worry you will find people who care about you and are great friends, it might be hard but you can do it

[@ventibodypillowowner]

Hey heres my drama!! So i had these friends and i was obsessed with a genshin impact char (NSFW bodypillow and all) and they took it too seriously and 'exposed' me on youtube with my address etc 😭😭 (i

[@Ronii08]

1:45 no way he is sponsored by skims Wait I thought he was Trolling 😭😭

[@orteney.]

her brother was 15 when he was feeding her lines - their parents failed them

[@selenite]

u should do a video on the whole zepotha thing

[@Lauren21187]

We all gotta love Ben ❤

[@Iknoweverything-yc4wx]

Yeah that news hit so fast they didn’t even think if it was real or even did there research😭🖐

[@TheyLoveLeah]

Didnt she get hacked orrrr.

[@LolaxRuby]

I’m confused abt that to

[@Ava_Hasler]

Hey Ben. I have QUITE a bit of drama. My friend says she is my friend even tho around more popular people she pretends I’m a ghost and ignores me. She has been kind of toxic all year. But I still want to be friends. I don’t know if I should stop being friends with her or not. Btw I love you videos and podcast ❤

[@liliana_Hughes]

My Drama / just need to tell someone. The first day of school (today) I wore this shirt that I got from Mexico when I was visiting family and people where laughing at me .! Also love this podcast.!!

[@izzylikestuff_]

Bruh why? Were they racist?

[@liliana_Hughes]

Idk but It made em feel like I can wear those type of thing no more but I think so cause they always be makin fun of that ain’t white telling them to go back over the border or go back to the fields because why do people that work in fields need knowledge and stuff.

[@Dumpsterperson]

i was so shocked when i heard the news but i didn't really believe it

[@Tincaller]

Drama: My ma doesn't let me go to a psychologist/therapy, even tho i actually need it, teachers told me that i really need it but becausemy sister told her thet i don't need it she trusts her. Love your videos and have a great day

[@-mochi-3]

best new channel ever!!

[@justuslee7014]

Drama: Hey Ben! So I think I’m gay, I’ve come out to my freinds, and afterwords, I feel like they treat me differnt in the sense there uncomfortable around me, and think I want to be with them, it’s making it harder for me to come out to others… what should I do.

[@gabbi.gabb1]

my drama: my friend recently had to go home school because she got grounded. she said people snitched on her. but her sister says other things i dont know who to believe.

[@Laura_Taylors_Version]

Here’s my drama: I have this friend who I don’t really want to be friends with anymore, she copies my outfits, and is always trying to match my mood, and she’s always trying to embarrass me, I want to stop being friends but Idk what to do. Any advice Ben?

[@svshaz_]

omg I had a friend like that but then awh ended up bullying me :/ bend advice is probs better but from personal experience I would say see if she stops but if she doesn’t like try to fade away from her before it gets out of hand, sounds like she’s either jealous of you or trying to become you

[@Laura_Taylors_Version]

@@svshaz_ thanks for the advice :) I’ll try to do that

[@svshaz_]

@@Laura_Taylors_Version

[@itztyara4414]

My whole class used to hate her so much that they made a group abt lil tay haters but I feel bad for her bc she been hiding from the internet 😢

[@Marikawilczynska981]

The Twitter part w the name there’s this park in Drogheda Ireland and they changed the name from Tayto Park to Emerald Park and everyone still calls it Tayto park

[@delphiharrison7627]

I’ve been sat at my phone staring just waiting for him to post Lol

[@omenchamploo5018]

fr tho i was pretty surprised about this case crazy lmao.

[@--LATTE--]

Love you Ben ! ! ❤

[@3llie166]

Drama mama> any other drama

[@emma.w.a.dilemma]

My friend keeps flaking out when I try to hang out with her but complains that I don’t like her and never hang out with her 💀 what should I do??

[@vortexanimationss]

WHEN YOU SAID ‘hey baby anabelle’ I WAS LIKE, ‘DID HE SAY MY NAME??’ (it’s not anabelle, but something like that)

[@anticlaws4105]

Ben?! I didn’t know you did commentary?

[@samee_n]

yes

[@Tylang444]

my drama: my brother who is 21 got a 33 year old pregnant, broke up before the baby was born. and is now dating a 16 year old

[@pepsishibaz]

WHAT

[@hiiiiii.sigmaaaa]

oml 😭😭

[@anitamuggeridge8872]

We love you ben!

[@kbearhiiiiii]

Here’s my drama: so my friend is super toxic and manipulative but like whenever we’re not arguing she’s nice to talk to- like what do I dooo Btw I love ur podcast I listen to it while doing school 🤯

[@drxmaclub.editing]

that’s literally the definition of my friend

[@deadmaddie]

My Drama: So, I had a crush on this kid that I did theater with... But when the show ended that we were doing together my little crush ended too. We did a theater camp together this summer and we became besties! My uh little crush came back, and I don't know what to do. Please help! also, he's 16 and I'm in 6th grade... Edit: when people ask if were dating *it happens a lot* he never says he doesn't like me like that he just says no because of are age gap..

[@thefurrie]

DRAMA: over the summer I cut my hair very short like 1 week before school (for some context I had it long before) then I come back and for the first few weeks of school everyone says I look like a “boy” and stuff like that and people keep saying I’m trans and that I’ll never be a boy but the thing is I am actually trans and I haven’t come out yet and so basically if I came out it wouldn’t really matter because everyone would just be expecting it. What should I do? Also I love your podcast and your KZbin vids/shorts

[@luv.4083]

Pettition to but subway surfers in the corner on every drama mama video (please)

[@F3L1X_rules_all]

Omfg yes. Brilliance 🤌

[@arybreshae8002]

Ur not the only ahhhh I was crying

[@EllaGriffin-yd7fu]

“Turned back around and smacked on the behind”

[@stanskzbetterlife]

LIL TAY WAS MY CHILDHOOD

[@DefNotYourAlex]

Early! This is honestly so sad tbh