Haliey Welch, known for her internet persona as “Hawk Tuah girl”, sparked outrage from the online community after the launch of her $HAWK coin.
On December 4, 2024, Welch launched the cryptocurrency on the Solana blockchain, but its value quickly dropped from an initial $500 million to just $60 million.
This sharp decline led to numerous accusations of fraud and insider trading, with many accusing him of “ripping off” his fans.
Popular streamers have expressed their strong opinions on the matter. Felix “xQc”, a Twitch and Kick star, called Welch’s actions a “fraud”, reacting to Charlie “MoistCr1TiKaL”‘s video about the controversy.
Discussing the incident, xQc remarked: “Chat, the meme piece is, ‘It’s a joke to me, it’s a loss to you,’ that’s what it means. C It’s a meme piece because the creators find it funny because they’re profiting from it, right? a fraud.”
xQc didn’t stop there. He added, “Guys, I agree that people who buy into this shit deserve to get ripped off. Right? But, at the same time, you have to understand, I want to be with you on this energy, and I kind of am But at the same time, a lot of regular people who come from big places like TikTok or whatever, don’t know what meme pieces are. there are scams. adhere.”
Twitch’s Zack “Asmongold” also weighed in on the ongoing controversy during his live stream, expressing his disbelief at the situation. He said, “I just don’t understand how anyone can buy into this shit!”
Asmongold further criticized the behavior of Welch’s team, referencing a video in which Hawk Tuah Girls team member Doc Hollywood claimed the meme piece was not a “rug pull.” Asmongold replied, “She’s going to jail.”
Additionally, League of Legends streamer Dantes weighed in, alleging that Haliey Welch “ruined her life” and expressing hope that she “rots in prison” for her role in the controversy.
The backlash from these popular streamers highlights the seriousness of the situation, with many of Welch’s supporters now questioning his motives.