Haliey Welch, famously known as the "Hawk Tuah" Girl, has finally spoken out after two months of silence following the collapse of the $HAWK meme coin. The internet sensation, who skyrocketed to fame with her viral interview, disappeared after the coin’s launch resulted in massive losses for investors—while developers reportedly made millions.
A Crypto Nightmare
Welch quickly faced backlash, with angry investors and critics demanding legal action. Many accused her of participating in a classic pump-and-dump scheme, where a cryptocurrency is artificially inflated in value before insiders cash out, leaving everyday investors with nothing. Welch, however, has maintained her innocence, stating she was merely a promoter and had no involvement in the coin’s development or backend decisions.
Emotional Return on ‘Talk Tuah’
This week, Welch revived her dormant Talk Tuah podcast with guest FaZe Banks. The episode, which was mistakenly uploaded and quickly deleted, was leaked online—fueling speculation of another market manipulation attempt. In the episode, Welch was visibly emotional, thanking her true fans and expressing regret for those who lost money.
“I feel really bad for all the people that got affected by it,” she tearfully admitted, claiming she had been misled about the project.
FaZe Banks Slams Welch’s Team
FaZe Banks, a prominent YouTuber and crypto influencer, didn’t hold back his criticism. He had initially agreed to appear on the podcast under strict conditions to prevent further damage to $HAWK investors. However, after the episode’s unexpected leak caused another spike in the coin’s value, Banks accused Welch’s team of insider trading and gross mismanagement.
“Fire everybody, your team’s f**king retarded,” he ranted, warning people to stay away from $HAWK, as most of its supply is controlled by anonymous developers.
What’s Next for Welch?
With the scandal still unfolding, Welch’s future remains uncertain. While she continues to insist she was just another victim, many in the crypto community aren’t convinced. Whether she can recover from this PR disaster—or if legal consequences await—remains to be seen.
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Source: Total Pro Sports
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