Haliey Welch Speaks Out on Alleged Rug Pull of Hawk Tuah Meme Coin - What Really Happened?
Haliey Welch, famously known as Hawk Tuah girl, has finally broken her silence regarding the controversial $Hawk meme coin project that has stirred up a storm in the crypto community. The project, which Welch introduced in early December, took a dark turn as investors raised concerns about a possible rug pull, leading to a significant drop in the token's value.
Investors didn't take this lightly and decided to take legal action. A class-action lawsuit was filed against Overhere Ltd, the company responsible for the $Hawk project, and Alex Larson Schultz, one of the project's promoters, on December 19. Welch, in response to the escalating situation, took to Twitter to address the issue.
Welch expressed her deep concern over the matter, emphasizing her commitment to resolving the issues surrounding the project's launch. In her statement, she stated, "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 the legal team representing the impacted individuals to uncover the truth, hold the responsible parties accountable, and resolve this matter."
For those affected by the $Hawk project, Welch provided a link to connect with one of the law firms involved in the lawsuit. This marks Welch's first social media post since December 4, the day the hawk crypto project was officially launched.
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
A spokesperson for Welch clarified that she was not the creator of the project and had no assurance of further financial gains beyond an initial sponsorship fee. The spokesperson further highlighted that Welch had no authority over the project's outcomes and that the individuals managing the project aimed to capitalize on her viral fame.
Regarding her podcast, Talk Tuah with Haliey Welch, the spokesperson affirmed that Welch intends to continue with the show, focusing on dispelling any misconceptions surrounding her association with the crypto project.
