- Soulja Boy’s apology labeled insincere by Bubblemaps.
- Promoter linked to 73 crypto projects flagged as scams.
- ZachXBT warns about new Soulja Boy-linked memecoin.
Bubblemaps publicly criticized Soulja Boy on Twitter for his apology regarding past crypto promotions, accusing him of repeatedly endorsing projects that eventually failed.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns over influencer involvement in crypto scams, prompting industry scrutiny and potential regulatory interest.
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Bubblemaps, an on-chain analytics firm, has mocked Soulja Boy’s recent apology regarding his past cryptocurrency promotions. The analytics firm labeled him as a repeat offender due to several projects he promoted that later failed, as seen in their latest analysis.
American rapper Soulja Boy, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, issued an apology on Twitter, claiming ignorance of the crypto market dynamics. He stated his unawareness of promoter Sahil Arora’s involvement in the paid promotions.
He said he ran paid promotions in the past without understanding the crypto and NFT market, and that he did not know a well-known memecoin promoter, Sahil Arora, was involved or paying him to push anything fraudulent. He apologised to people who lost money and framed it as a lesson learned. — Soulja Boy, Rapper
The apology and continued involvement in questionable crypto schemes sparked criticism within the crypto community. Bubblemaps accused Soulja Boy of cyclical behavior, as previous tokens he endorsed had serious declines.
ZachXBT, a blockchain investigator, has linked Soulja Boy to numerous scam-promotions in the past and recently raised concerns about a new memecoin promotion tied to him. Concerns about repetitive patterns and potential investor losses remain prevalent.
Scrutiny arose when Jesse Pollak, Base network co-founder, amplified a purchase of a Soulja Boy-linked memecoin. This raised questions about transparency and responsibility in promotions.
The financial implications include potential investor distrust and elevated caution among those investing in projects associated with celebrities. Historical trends show the impact of prominent figures on crypto markets can lead to both heightened interest and skepticism.
