Is Haliey Welch Suing the Interviewers Who Made Her Famous? “Hawk Tuah Girl” Clears the Air
Haliey Welch, better known as the viral sensation “Hawk Tuah Girl,” has publicly denied rumors of a lawsuit against the YouTubers behind her rise to fame, Tim & Dee TV. Welch dismissed the allegations as “fake news” and suggested they were a ploy for attention. Welch shot to stardom after her memorable response in a street interview with the YouTube duo, which led to the launch of her clothing line and podcast. Despite the pressures of sudden fame, she has embraced her new life with humor, while not directly addressing the persistent legal rumors.
Haliey Welch Denies Lawsuit Rumors
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Welch refuted claims that she was suing Tim Dickerson and DeArius Marlow, also known as Tim & Dee TV. She labeled the rumors as “fake news,” hinting that people were “chasing clout.” These rumors began to circulate after reports emerged claiming that Welch was planning legal action against the YouTubers who made her famous with their street interview, where her now-viral reaction, “Hawk tuah,” caught the internet’s attention.
How the Rumors Started
Speculation about Welch’s supposed lawsuit gained traction after the X account @DramaAlert shared a TikTok post suggesting that a legal dispute was in the works. A snapshot of a comment section showed @DMarlow allegedly confirming the legal issue, writing, “Not false news. Dropping a background clip on YouTube with all the receipts.”
Welch responded with humor, posting a meme from Legally Blonde with her face photoshopped onto Reese Witherspoon’s character, captioning it with “Fake news.” She followed up with a statement saying, “If I sued, it would be public, but I guess clout is being chased,” adding a laughing emoji to emphasize her point.
The Hawk Tuah Phenomenon
Welch became an internet sensation in June after her playful response during the Tim & Dee TV interview went viral on social media. The term “Hawk tuah,” an onomatopoeic phrase that Welch used in the interview, has since become a catchphrase, leading to her meteoric rise in fame. Welch has capitalized on this moment by launching her clothing line and podcast, Talk Tuah. She has also made appearances at high-profile events, including throwing the first pitch at a New York Mets game, and was even mentioned in a skit on Saturday Night Live.
Fame Comes with Challenges
In interviews, Welch has been candid about the impact of her newfound fame. In a video shared on Instagram, she spoke about overcoming stage fright and performing alongside country star Zach Bryan before an audience of 80,000. “I sang, and I cannot sing for s***. But I did it anyway,” Welch said, laughing at herself. She also revealed that she quit her factory job and now feels pressure to “get ready more than once a week,” joking that she can no longer dress like Adam Sandler.
However, fame has had its downsides. Welch mentioned that paparazzi have been camped outside her home for two weeks, and she had to reassure her grandfather not to react aggressively to the intrusion.
Representatives Remain Silent
Requests for comments from the representatives of Welch, Dickerson, and Marlow have not been answered, leaving the public to speculate. However, Welch remains firm in her stance that no lawsuit has been filed.
