KeyTakeaways:
- Drake’s X account hacked to promote fraudulent “Anita” meme coin linked to Stake.
- Cybercriminals exploit high-profile figures to boost legitimacy of scam tokens.
- Drake’s crypto involvement raises questions amid ongoing controversies and allegations.
Drake’s official X account was hacked in a high-profile incident that saw the rapper’s platform used to promote a fraudulent meme coin called “Anita.” The hacker, who gained access to the account, posted a series of tweets falsely claiming that the token had been created in partnership with Stake, the gambling platform with which Drake has a longtime association.
The tweets, which included the project’s supposed contract address and a related character, were quickly deleted. Following the incident, the project’s X account was suspended.
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT uncovered the hack, pointing out suspicious activity on Drake’s account. The false posts touted the “Anita” meme coin as being endorsed by Drake and Stake, a crypto-friendly gambling platform that the artist has worked with since 2022.
Source: ZachXBT
The hacker’s actions were short-lived, as the posts were removed shortly after they appeared, and X’s moderation team quickly took down the related account.
This incident is part of a troubling trend in which hackers target high-profile individuals and their social media accounts to promote fraudulent projects. The cybercriminals behind these attacks typically use the legitimacy of well-known figures to deceive followers and boost the perceived credibility of the scams.
Drake’s involvement with the crypto market, particularly through his partnership with Stake, has been well documented. The rapper has previously shown support for digital assets, sharing posts related to Bitcoin and other crypto-related topics on his social media accounts.
This has led to speculation that his account’s hack could be linked to his endorsement of crypto-related projects, even though he has not publicly endorsed “Anita.”
Despite the connection between Drake and the crypto world, the rapper has also been involved in controversy recently. A 20-year-old influencer accused Drake and another individual, Top5, of failing to honor promises made regarding a crypto investment. The influencer claimed to have suffered a financial loss as a result, though these allegations are still unverified.