Taylor Lorenz’s Power User Everyone’s Lying About Lil Tay OnlyFans w/ Kat Tenbarge
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Aug 8, 2025 In this engaging discussion, journalist Kat Tenbarge, who investigates misogyny and the internet, dives into Lil Tay's explosive launch of her OnlyFans account shortly after turning 18. She unpacks the backlash from both sides of the political spectrum, revealing how the uproar is weaponized to silence free speech and threaten civil liberties. Kat also critiques the exploitation of young female influencers, the hypocrisy surrounding their choices, and the consequences of new legislation on marginalized communities, particularly in the discussion on online censorship.
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Lil Tay's Rise and Exploitation
- Lil Tay's rise involved her brother Jason orchestrating her viral fame and pushing her into creating content.
- Legal intervention eventually forced her to stop and return to school in Canada away from internet fame.
Lil Tay's 2023 Comeback
- After a hiatus, Lil Tay returned in 2023 launching music and long chaotic Instagram lives.
- She attempted to rebrand as a pop star amid controversy around her adultifying image.
Backlash Masks Patriarchal Control
- Lil Tay's OnlyFans launch at 18 shattered records but sparked backlash targeting OnlyFans and porn rather than patriarchal exploitation.
- This moment is weaponized by political sides to justify censorship laws harming women and civil liberties.