Lil Tay labels herself the “youngest flexer of the century.” Variations of the word “flex” are common in rap lyrics to describe someone who likes to show off. Christopher Schneider, a professor of sociology at Brandon University in Manitoba, said Friday he’s not surprised by Lil Tay’s rising stardom. While Lil Tay is not the first rapper in the hip hop scene to thumb their nose at authority, flaunt their money and use inflammatory language, she does stand out for her young age. On May 1, the website Babe.net published a story revealing that Lil Tay’s mother was Tian, who sold homes in Vancouver. In her follow-up texts on WeChat, Tian wrote that she had been inundated with calls and emails recently.

Source: National Post May 11, 2018 23:37 UTC