xQc, Asmongold, and other streamers react to Hawk Tuah Girl's $HAWK meme coin scam

Twitch and YouTube stars call out Haliey Welch as controversy erupts over her controversial crypto launch.

Haliey Welch, known for her internet persona as the "Hawk Tuah girl," has sparked outrage in the online community following the launch of her $HAWK meme coin. 

On December 4, 2024, Welch launched the cryptocurrency on the Solana blockchain, but its value rapidly plummeted, dropping from an initial $500 million to just $60 million. 

This steep decline has led to widespread accusations of fraud and insider trading, with many accusing her of "scamming" her fans.

Popular streamers have voiced their strong opinions on the matter. Felix "xQc," a top Twitch and Kick star, called Welch's actions a "fraud," reacting to Charlie "MoistCr1TiKaL"‘s video on the controversy. 

While discussing the incident, xQc remarked, "Chat, meme coin is, 'It's a joke for me, it's a loss for you,' is what it means. It's a meme coin because the creators find it funny because they're the ones that gain off it, right? But for everybody else, it's just a f**king... it's just a fraud."

xQc didn’t stop there. He went on to add, "Guys, I agree with the fact that people that buy into this s**t deserve to get scammed. Right? But, at the same time, you need to understand, I want to be with you on that energy, and I kind of am. But at the same time, a lot of the mainstream people that are from major places like TikTok or whatever, they don't know what meme coins are. They don't know what scams are and they buy into it."

Twitch's Zack "Asmongold" also chimed in on the ongoing controversy during his livestream, expressing his disbelief at the situation. He said, "I just don't understand how anybody could buy into this s**t!" 

Asmongold further criticized the behavior of Welch’s team, referencing a video where Doc Hollywood, a member of the Hawk Tuah Girls' team, claimed the meme coin wasn’t a "rug pull." Asmongold responded: "She's going to jail."

Additionally, League of Legends streamer Dantes weighed in, alleging that Haliey Welch "ruined his life" and expressing hope that she "rot in prison" for her role in the controversy.

The backlash from these popular streamers highlights the severity of the situation, with many of Welch’s followers now questioning her motives.