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Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Slash Abandons X After Repeated Hacks
The Decision to Leave
Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash has permanently abandoned X (formerly known as Twitter) after a series of hacks used his account to promote a meme coin.
According to Slash, the decision was made after repeated hacking incidents, and it reflects a shift in how he would like to stay connected moving forward.
The Hacking Incident
The hacking incident occurred just a week ago, when hackers compromised Slash’s verified account to promote a Solana-based meme coin called GUNS, falsely positioning it as an official Guns N’ Roses crypto project.
The hackers used Slash’s account to post several promotional messages about the fake meme coin, including a post claiming they would “invest $1M in $GUNS in the next hour” to generate artificial excitement.
A Pattern of Hacking
This is not the first time that meme coin hackers have targeted a hard rock band; in June last year, American heavy metal band Metallica saw its Twitter account hacked to promote METAL, another Solana meme coin.
The hackers used Metallica’s brand colors and falsely claimed partnerships with Ticketmaster. The token reached a market cap of at least $10 million before crashing within hours.
A Broader Pattern
The hacks represent a broader pattern targeting musicians and celebrities on the platform for clout, coin, or otherwise.
Guns N’ Roses’ Efforts in Emerging Technologies
Contrastingly, Guns N’ Roses has made efforts to use emerging technologies in their work.
In February last year, the band made headlines for their innovative use of AI in the music video for “The General,” with design agency Creative Works London using Stable Diffusion to create dreamlike visuals over Unreal Engine renders.
Conclusion
S Slash’s decision to abandon X highlights the importance of cybersecurity and the need for celebrities to prioritize their online presence.
As the music industry continues to evolve, it is crucial for artists to stay ahead of the curve in terms of technology and security.
FAQs
- Q: Why did Slash abandon X?
A: Slash abandoned X after a series of hacks used his account to promote a meme coin. - Q: What was the meme coin that was promoted on Slash’s account?
A: The meme coin was called GUNS and was a Solana-based token. - Q: Has this happened to other celebrities?
A: Yes, this is not the first time that meme coin hackers have targeted a hard rock band; Metallica’s Twitter account was also hacked in June last year. - Q: What is the broader pattern of hacking?
A: The hacks represent a broader pattern targeting musicians and celebrities on the platform for clout, coin, or otherwise. - Q: What are Guns N’ Roses’ efforts in emerging technologies?
A: Guns N’ Roses has made efforts to use emerging technologies, including AI, in their work.
