What happened to Hailey Welch? 'Hawk Tuah' girl vanishes following crypto controversy
Remember the viral sensation, Haliey Welch, who took the internet by storm with her "hawk tuah" catchphrase? Well, she seems to have vanished into thin air after a tumultuous turn of events following a crypto meme coin launch. Let's unravel the mystery behind the disappearance of the Hawk Tuah girl.
It all started back in June 2024 when interviewers 'TimandDeeTV' stumbled upon Haliey Welch and her friend in Nashville, Tennessee. Little did they know that this chance encounter would catapult Welch to internet stardom. Her "hawk tuah" catchphrase became an instant hit, spreading like wildfire across social media and sparking a wave of custom merch and memes.
Embracing her newfound fame, Welch revealed her identity as the viral sensation, delving into various ventures. From launching her merchandise to signing with Jake Paul's media company Betr for a podcast and collaborating with Spirit Halloween for a special costume lineup, Welch was riding high on her internet fame.
However, the tides quickly turned when Welch mysteriously disappeared from social media, leaving her followers bewildered. The abrupt halt came after she launched a crypto meme coin named $Hawk in early December, promoting it vigorously on social platforms. Unfortunately, the coin's value plummeted soon after its release, sparking accusations of foul play.
YouTube investigator CoffeeZilla didn't mince words, labeling Welch's crypto launch a "scam" during an X space conversation. He criticized the project's tokenomics and highlighted the financial losses suffered by fans who had invested in the coin.
I take this situation extremely seriously and want to address my fans, the investors who have been affected, and the broader community. I am fully cooperating with and am committed to assisting the legal team representing the individuals impacted, as well as to help uncover the…
— Haliey Welch (@HalieyWelchX) December 20, 2024
Following the backlash, a class action lawsuit was initiated against the team associated with the Hawk Tuah meme coin project. Despite the legal turmoil, Welch maintained her silence until she finally addressed the situation on X. In her post, she pledged to collaborate with the legal team representing the coin investors to uncover the truth.
Since her cryptic tweet on December 20, Haliey Welch has retreated from the spotlight, refraining from any social media activity. Fans eagerly awaiting new episodes of her podcast, "Talk Tuah with Haliey Welch," expressed their frustration on X, urging Welch to break her silence.
WHEN ARE WE GETTING A NEW TALK TUAH EPISODE WE’RE STARVING FOR MORE TALK TUAH
— fart positivity activist (@endhawksyaoii) January 30, 2025
As speculations swirl about the podcast's future, a spokesperson for Welch assured Dexerto that she intends to resume the show once she clarifies her role in the crypto project. The uncertainty surrounding Welch's disappearance has left her followers craving answers and eagerly anticipating her return to the digital realm.
