On social media, many viewers stunned after an influencer calls Hawk Tuah Girl a ‘disgusting person’ who should be ‘arrested’ after losing $63,000 on crypto coin.
Haliey “Hawk Tuah Girl” Welch is facing the fallout of a turbulent 2024.
Her year, marked by viral fame and risky ventures, now appears to be ending in controversy.
Hawk Tuah Girl’s rise to fame
Previously, Welch, known as Hawk Tuah girl, first captured the internet’s attention with her viral “spit on that thang” vox pop in June 2024.
This moment catapulted her into the limelight, leading to various ventures, including a podcast and an ambitious foray into cryptocurrency.
However, her efforts to grow her brand haven’t been without obstacles.
Despite her initial success, the YouTubers who contributed to her rise have since blocked her on social media, leaving Welch to navigate fame on her own terms.
The $HAWK coin fiasco after collapse
One of Welch’s most controversial moves was the launch of her $HAWK cryptocurrency.
The coin, marketed as a community-driven project, quickly turned into a disaster.
On December 4, Haliey Welch launched her cryptocurrency, HAWK, assuring it was “not just a cash grab.”
In an interview with Fortune, her manager, Jonnie Forster, explained the initiative as a way of “tokenizing Haliey’s fan base.”
The project quickly gained attention, with the coin’s market capitalization reaching almost $500 million shortly after its release.
However, just 20 minutes later, HAWK’s value plummeted from $490 million to a mere $41 million.
This dramatic drop sparked outrage among fans and investors, with some claiming they lost their life savings.
Then, investors accused Welch and her team of engaging in a “pump and dump” scheme, leading to significant financial losses for many.
Influencer slamed Hawk Tuah Girl should be arrested’ after she lost $63,000 on crypto coin.
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An influencer said Hawk Tuah Girl should be arrested after losing $63,000 on crypto coin.
Influencer, boxer, and OnlyFans model Astrid Wett voiced her outrage in a fiery post on X.
The post read: Welch is actually a disgusting person.”
“She got famous with absolutely 0 talent. Ducked a boxing fight against me. And now lost me £50k through her rug pull crypto coin .”
She needs to be arrested.”
She called Welch “a disgusting person” and accused her of losing investors significant sums of money. Wett claimed to have personally lost $63,000 and demanded Welch face legal consequences, stating, “She needs to be arrested.”
In her post, other investors echoed Wett’s sentiments. One distraught fan reported losing $35,000, claiming their investment plummeted to $2,000 within minutes.
Allegations have surfaced that Welch and her team hoarded the coin to sell it off quickly, further fueling accusations of fraud.
Amid the growing scandal, Wett has reignited a long-standing feud with Welch.
Wett, known for her willingness to settle disputes in the boxing ring, challenged Welch to a fight, citing her financial loss as motivation.
This isn’t the first time Wett has called out Welch.
In August 2024, Wett challenged her to what she described as “the biggest influencer fight ever.”
Although Welch showed interest in mixed martial arts, even hinting at a potential UFC debut, she never formally accepted Wett’s challenge.
Wett now accuses Welch of avoiding the fight altogether.
What’s next for Hawk Tuah girl?
With mounting legal challenges, accusations of fraud, and a potential influencer boxing match on the horizon, Welch’s future remains uncertain.
She will either step into the ring with Wett or face the consequences of her crypto venture, marking 2024 as a turning point in her tumultuous career
This scandal highlights the risks of influencers venturing into uncharted waters without proper expertise or accountability.
In short, for Welch, the sharks may just be starting to circle.