Viral “Hawk Tuah” Star Makes Streaming Debut on Dreamhack Atlanta

Hailey Welch, aka the “Hawk Tuah” girl, will be making her streaming debut on Kick during Dreamhack Atlanta. Welch, who gained viral fame with her “Hawk Tuah” video, announced via Twitter/X on October 2nd that she will be hosting a meet and greet event at Dreamhack, which will be broadcast live on Kick on October 5th. The announcement poster is accompanied by a QR code promoting their charitable foundation, Paws Across America, which focuses on raising awareness and providing financial support to animal welfare organizations in the United States.

While it's unclear whether Welch has signed a formal contract with Kick, the platform is known for signing high-profile YouTubers to lucrative contracts. Streamers such as xQc and Amouranth have signed significant contracts, with Amouranth claiming her income has doubled due to her agreement with Kick. Welch's streaming debut marks the next step in her burgeoning career, following the success of her podcast “Tawk Tuah,” which quickly became the fourth most popular show on Spotify, trailing the likes of Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson and Joe Rogan.

Welch has parlayed her viral fame into a growing online presence with millions of followers and various ventures, including her podcast and her charity work.