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| What Happened to ‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ The Silence After the Cryptocurrency Scandal. |
What was supposed to be 15 minutes of fame turned into months in the spotlight for Hailey Welch, better known as the “Hawk Tuah girl.”
She became an internet sensation after a viral street interview, quickly amassing millions of followers. But after a failed cryptocurrency launch and a major controversy, Welch seems to have vanished from the public eye.
So, where is she now? Here’s what we know about the rise and fall of “Hawk Tuah girl.”
Who Is Hailey Welch?
Hailey Welch is a 21-year-old from Belfast, Tennessee, who shot to internet fame in June 2024. During a street interview with Tim & Dee TV, she answered a question about bedroom moves with the now-infamous phrase:
"You gotta give ‘em that hawk tuah and spit on that thang."
Her strong Southern accent and unfiltered response instantly turned her into a meme, spreading across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube. The phrase “Hawk Tuah” became an internet catchphrase, and Welch embraced her viral moment.
Before becoming a social media star, Welch worked in a bedspring factory. Once her fame skyrocketed, she launched a podcast called Talk Tuah and even dabbled in music, sharing a song with rapper Wiz Khalifa.
By February 2025, she had 1.8 million followers on TikTok and 2.5 million on Instagram. She even made appearances at major events, like Jake Paul’s boxing match against Mike Tyson.
But then came the crypto scandal.
The Hawkcoin Controversy
In December 2024, Welch launched Hawkcoin, a memecoin cryptocurrency. Initially, the project looked like a massive success, reaching a market cap of $500 million.
However, within a day, the coin’s value crashed by 95%.
Fans and investors accused Welch of running a “pump and dump” scam—where insiders artificially inflate the value of a cryptocurrency before selling off their holdings, leaving others with worthless assets.
As the backlash grew, Welch addressed the situation in a live chat, where she infamously said:
"I’m gonna go to bed and sleep on it."
Her response didn’t sit well with investors who had lost money, and criticism quickly mounted. Shortly after, she posted on X (formerly Twitter), stating:
“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 individuals impacted.”
Despite this, she went completely silent online.
Where Is Hailey Welch Now?
Since December 2024, Welch has not made any new social media posts. Her Talk Tuah podcast, which had 13 episodes, has not returned.
A leaked clip from an unreleased episode suggests she may be planning a comeback, showing Welch tearfully apologizing. However, the release date remains unknown.
For now, fans are left wondering: Is Welch just taking a break, or is her internet fame officially over? Only time will tell.
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