Lil Tay Declares That Women Over 25 Working 9-to-5 Jobs Are 'Failures' in Controversial OnlyFans Pitch

17 August 2025

Lil Tay. Credit : Lil Tay/Instagram

OnlyFans personality Lil Tay, who turned 18 just weeks ago, set off a social media firestorm with a bold and polarizing message: according to her, any woman over the age of 25 still working a traditional 9‑to‑5 job is a “failure.” In a video posted to Instagram, the internet sensation real name Claire Hope urged her audience to follow her lead and join her in monetizing themselves through advanced platforms. “Every single one of you should drop the link, like me,” she challenged, provocatively adding, “Who gives a f‑ what anybody thinks?”

Tay leaned into personal narratives to bolster her argument. She revealed that her decision to launch an OnlyFans account on her birthday had led to her being disowned by her family. “They don’t talk to me anymore But who gives a s‑. I can literally buy their whole life if I wanted to. I’m good.”

Her rejection of traditional credentials went even further: “F‑ education,” she declared, stating that she dropped out of Harvard because she believed it would never have led her to the eight-figure income she aimed for. “That’s why I dropped out of it and I dropped the link instead.”

Tay’s backstory amplifies the impact of her claims. She first rose to fame as a child influencer under the moniker “youngest flexer of the century,” flaunting luxury cars, designer clothes, and stacks of cash. Her social media fame, however, experienced a dramatic interruption in 2023 with a bizarre death hoax after her Instagram account was hacked. That incident thrust discussions about her family and online identity into the headlines.

Her behavior in recent days has continued to court controversy. Shortly after launching her OnlyFans account, she posted a screenshot of earning more than $1 million within just hours, claiming she had “broken the f‑ out of that OnlyFans record.” The post was captioned with a dramatic invitation to view content that was available exclusively for 24 hours.

Tay’s comments and declarations have garnered widespread criticism. Many critics denounced her message as tone-deaf and dismissive of the value of stable, meaningful employment. Voices from various sectors challenged her narrow viewpoint arguing that professions ranging from oncology nursing to education have societal impact that transcends monetary success. Some observers characterized her remarks as “ragebaiting,” designed to provoke emotional responses for attention.

Despite the backlash, Tay remains unapologetic. Her behavior reflects a growing trend among young social media personalities who leverage controversy as a vehicle to amplify their brands and earnings. Whether this tactic will result in long-term influence or backlash remains to be seen.