Hailey Welch has mysteriously vanished from the public eye.
The popular figure known for her catchphrase “Hawk Tuah” has not updated her successful weekly podcast, Talk Tuah, in the last two weeks without prior notice of a break. As of late, she has also been inactive on her social media channels.
Welch gained widespread attention over the summer with a viral video that popularized her phrase “Hawk Tuah.” She leveraged her internet fame to create merchandise and launch her podcast, which quickly soared to the top of the charts.
While her career seemed to be flourishing, Welch surprised fans by launching her own cryptocurrency, $HAWK. Since that announcement, she has not communicated with her audience.
Chaos Following Cryptocurrency Launch
On December 4, Welch revealed that her Hawk Tuah memecoin, $HAWK, had officially launched. The cryptocurrency experienced a meteoric rise in value, reaching a market cap in the hundreds of millions, before suddenly crashing. Many investors lost substantial amounts of money shortly after the launch.
Fans who had invested in $HAWK began expressing their frustrations, as the investigation into the memecoin revealed that a small number of wallets held the majority of the tokens, leading to claims that insiders had access to the tokens before the public sale. Following the launch, there were allegations that these insiders sold off their tokens for profit, leaving regular investors at a loss.
Welch and her partnered crypto team faced criticism during a public discussion on X, where they were confronted by listeners, including a well-known crypto investigation figure.
Before they could provide clarity to $HAWK holders regarding the sudden decline in value, Welch interrupted the session, stating her need to rest, and has not been heard from since.
Potential Legal Ramifications
As Welch remains silent, her partners at OverHere have put forth an explanation, placing the blame on an individual they allege had significant control over the token’s decisions. This individual is a music producer and public figure, yet has not commented on the situation.
The Talk Tuah podcast, which began on September 3, has consistently released episodes weekly; however, the last episode aired on December 3, just a day before the launch of $HAWK.
Since the controversial cryptocurrency launch, Welch has not made any social media posts. However, the situation may escalate, as investors in the Hawk Tuah memecoin have initiated legal action against the creators, alleging the sale of unregistered securities.
