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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hawk Tuah Girl Opens Up About FBI Investigation Over Crypto Scandal (Exclusive)
Haliey Welch, known as 'Hawk Tuah Girl' after last summer's viral video, is sharing new details about the aftermath of her recent cryptocurrency scandal, as seen in footage exclusive to The Hollywood Reporter. In the new episode of her podcast Talk Tuah, Welch chats with longtime friend Chelsea Bradford about the crypto crash in December of her meme coin $HAWK, which led investors to file a lawsuit in New York against its creators. Welch became an overnight social media sensation last summer after her on-the-street interview with Tim & Dee TV in which she described a supposedly foolproof way to excite a man in the bedroom. More from The Hollywood Reporter Hawk Tuah Girl Addresses Crypto Scandal: "It Really Hurt My Feelings" Why Top Auteurs Like Sean Baker Worship Charles Burnett's "Killer of Sheep" Joe Rogan Scolded by Own Guest for Pushing Conspiracy Theories Welch shares that the FBI knocked on her grandmother's door in the aftermath of the controversy. 'They wanted to see my phone, so I was like, 'OK, well, that's not a problem,'' Welch says in the podcast episode. She adds about what she went through in the process: 'Interrogating me, asking me questions and everything else related to crypto. They went through my phone, so they cleared me. I was good to go.' She continues, 'And then the SEC picked it up. They didn't want to talk with me, but they wanted my phone. So I sent my phone off to them for two or three days, and then I guess they cloned my phone, copied it, something. But they went through my phone, I was cleared from them, and I wasn't named on the lawsuit, either.' During the conversation, Welch acknowledges that it 'makes me throw up' that her fans trusted her to have lent her likeness to a meme coin about which she didn't have full knowledge. She adds that this experience has taught her important lessons regarding who to trust. She also discusses the amount of money that was allegedly lost by the coin's investors. According to Welch, the amount of lost money was initially claimed to be $1.2 million but was actually closer to $180,000. 'I don't have anything to hide,' Welch notes. She adds, 'I wish we knew then what we know now.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire
News18
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
What Happened To 'Hawk Tuah' Girl? The Viral Meme That Disappeared
Last Updated: Hailey Welch shot to fame in June last year when she appeared in on-the-street interview with creators Tim & Dee TV in Nashville, Tennessee. Hailey Welch became one of the most recognisable internet names in 2024. Known widely as the 'Hawk Tuah Girl," the 22-year-old rose to fame after a short street interview went viral. But what followed was a series of ups and downs like her sudden internet popularity, a failed launch of her cryptocurrency and her disappearance from public life. Let's take a look at how Welch became the viral 'Hawk Tuah Girl" and what went wrong with her crypto project. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Welch also spoke about the regrets she has and what lies ahead as she plans to rebuild her public image and explore new opportunities. How Hailey Welch Became The 'Hawk Tuah Girl"? advetisement Hailey Welch shot to fame in June 2024 when she appeared in on-the-street interview with creators Tim & Dee TV in Nashville, Tennessee. When asked what's a move that drives a man crazy, she jokingly replied with her now-famous 'hawk-tuah" sound. The clip gained attention across social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Her phrase became a popular meme and many began calling her the 'Hawk Tuah Girl." Following her internet success, Welch launched merchandise, appeared in Halloween costume collaborations and even started her own podcast called Talk Tuah in September 2024. She became a regular face across social media in the second half of the year. The Crypto Launch And Sudden Crash With her growing popularity, Welch entered the world of cryptocurrency. On December 4, she launched her own meme coin called $HAWK. After the launch, the token quickly reached a market cap of around $490 million within hours. But the price dropped by more than 90 percent shortly after launch. It went below $30 million. According to CoinMarketCap, $HAWK may have been affected by a 'rug pull," a situation where snipers buy the asset where it is cheaper and instantly sell it where it's more expensive. Following the sudden fall, a lawsuit was filed in New York against the creators of the token, including its platform overHere, founder Clinton So, influencer Alex Larson Schultz and the Tuah The Moon Foundation which reportedly managed the coin's finances. The lawsuit claimed that the creators of unlawfully promoting and selling cryptocurrency that was allegedly never properly registered. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Welch shared how the situation affected her, saying, 'I hate that that's even a thing. Half of those people that done it were, like, my fans. They trusted me… It really hurt my feelings when it turned out the way it did. I wish it hadn't have happened." Advertisement After the events in December, Welch took a break from public life. She stopped releasing episodes of her podcast Talk Tuah and stayed off social media until late March. Back in December, she had posted a message saying she was 'committed to assisting the legal team representing the individuals impacted, as well as to help uncover the truth, hold the responsible parties accountable, and resolve this matter." In the new interview, Welch said, 'I see things a lot differently than I used to. My eyes are open a lot wider." She also had a message for other viral stars: 'Definitely be careful what you tie your name into and who you trust." New Acting Projects And Future Plans Welch has now returned to social media and wants to move forward with new projects. She shared that she is planning to rework her podcast Talk Tuah. 'I'm hoping my podcast gets rebranded in the way I'm seeing it in my head — the vision I've got. Just making it more girlier and more authentic to me," SHE SAID. top videos View All She is also stepping into acting. Welch will reportedly appear in the upcoming Hulu comedy series Chad Powers, which stars Glen Powell. 'It was definitely something I would do again. I don't know if I could do a whole movie by myself… But bits and pieces, just popping in here and there — I think that would be so much fun," Welch said about her acting experience. The Hollywood Reporter mentioned that she had earlier turned down a few roles in horror films. Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: May 07, 2025, 12:30 IST News explainers What Happened To 'Hawk Tuah' Girl? The Viral Meme That Disappeared
Fast Company
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fast Company
‘You got to be really careful what you tie your name to': The Hawk Tuah girl is planning a rebrand
Haliey Welch, better known as the 'hawk tuah' girl, is ready for a rebrand. After being thrust into the spotlight in 2024 thanks to her now-iconic 'hawk tuah' catchphrase—featured in a video interview uploaded by the Tim & Dee TV YouTube channel—Welch experienced a crash course in the highs and lows of viral fame. In early December, she announced the launch of her own cryptocurrency memecoin, $HAWK. The coin quickly tanked, leaving fans upset and prompting an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). 'Anyhoo, I'm gonna go bed,' Welch said as she ended a livestream on X on December 4. She wasn't heard from again until three months later, when an Instagram Reel circulated highlighting headlines surrounding her absence. In the video, a voiceover says, 'The Hawk Tuah Girl has died,' before Welch wakes up from what appears to be a dream.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hawk Tuah Girl Addresses Crypto Scandal: 'It Really Hurt My Feelings'
Haliey Welch, the viral figure who became known as 'Hawk Tuah Girl,' is sharing her latest thoughts following the cryptocurrency scandal that led her to disappear from the limelight for several months. In a recent Vanity Fair interview, Welch addressed questions about the crypto crash in December of her meme coin $HAWK, which led investors to file a lawsuit in New York against its creators. Welch became ubiquitous last summer after her on-the-street interview with Tim & Dee TV in which she described a supposedly surefire way to excite a man in the bedroom. More from The Hollywood Reporter Why Top Auteurs Like Sean Baker Worship Charles Burnett's "Killer of Sheep" Glen Powell to Star in Judd Apatow Comedy About Fallen Country Music Star Glen Powell On His New Line of Organic Sauces That Will "Change Every Kitchen Staple, Starting with Walmart" 'I hate that that's even a thing,' Welch told the publication about the crypto controversy. 'Half of those people that done it were, like, my fans. They trusted me, like, guiding them to it. And I don't know … It really hurt my feelings when it turned out the way it did. I wish it hadn't have happened.' Following the December scandal, Welch opted to step back from public life — including not releasing episodes of her podcast Talk Tuah, which she launched in September in the wake of her newfound fame — until returning to social media in late March. Back in December, she posted that she was 'committed to assisting the legal team representing the individuals impacted, as well as to help uncover the truth, hold the responsible parties accountable, and resolve this matter.' In the new interview, Welch said, 'I see things a lot differently than I used to. My eyes are open a lot wider.' Regarding lessons she would impart to other viral stars, Welch noted, 'Definitely be careful what you tie your name into and who you trust.' She went on to say that she would like to see her podcast continue to evolve. 'I'm hoping my podcast gets rebranded in the way I'm seeing it in my head — the vision I've got. And I hope it grows,' Welch said. When asked to specify what she would like to change, she replied, 'Just making it more girlier and more authentic to me.' Welch was also asked about her interest in acting, given that she is set to appear in the forthcoming Hulu comedy series Chad Powers that stars Glen Powell. The Hollywood Reporter previously reported that she had turned down roles in several horror movies. 'It was definitely something I would do again,' Welch said about picking up acting gigs. 'It was so much fun. The whole team was great. I honestly think I could do it. I don't know if I could do a whole movie by myself because that's a lot of work and lines to remember. But I don't know. Bits and pieces, just popping in here and there — I think that would be so much fun.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter How the Warner Brothers Got Their Film Business Started Meet the World Builders: Hollywood's Top Physical Production Executives of 2023 Men in Blazers, Hollywood's Favorite Soccer Podcast, Aims for a Global Empire
Express Tribune
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
'Hawk Tuah' girl Haliey Welch returns to spotlight with new documentary exploring her viral rise to fame: "DocTuah is OTW"
Haliey Welch, the young woman who became an overnight sensation as the 'Hawk Tuah Girl,' is set to be the subject of a new documentary. Developed by Emmy-winning company Bungalow Media + Entertainment, the film will unpack Welch's unexpected rise from anonymity to global meme status following her now-infamous quote during a street interview on YouTube's Tim & Dee TV channel. The moment, which aired on 11 June 2024, saw Welch use the phrase 'hawk tuah' while candidly describing a form of oral sex. It exploded across the internet, racking up over 40 million impressions in just days. Welch, who had no significant online presence prior to the clip, found herself in the middle of an internet firestorm. The documentary will explore her transition from embarrassment to empowerment. Initially avoiding public attention, Welch eventually embraced her viral fame—launching a chart-topping podcast, a merchandise line, a dating app, and even a music venture. She also founded the animal-focused charity Paws Across America. Most recently, she weathered a strange crypto-related controversy, adding another layer to her already surreal story. Bob Friedman, CEO of Bungalow Media, said, 'With only a single sentence, Haliey Welch went from an unknown young woman having a night out on the town to global phenomenon who cemented her status in the pop culture lexicon.' Welch now boasts 1.8 million TikTok followers and 2.5 million on Instagram. Despite the chaos, she's leaned into the mythos. 'I hope y'all been enjoying the crazy stories about 'my life' unfold on social media,' she said. 'First, I was dead. Then pregnant. Now I'm wanted by Interpol and in jail! Luckily, we've been working with Bungalow to start spilling the tea and the truth is actually even more bizarre than you think.'
