When Hackers Go Hip-Hop: Migos, Bitcoin, and a Dash of Chaos!

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In a twist that could only be described as a cosmic joke, the sensitive data of Solana (SOL) co-founder Raj Gokal has been leaked through the Instagram account of the hip-hop ensemble Migos, who, one might argue, have enough drama in their lives without adding hackers to the mix.

Among the leaked treasures were photos of Gokal and his wife proudly displaying their identification documents, which, let’s be honest, is not the kind of family album anyone wants to see on the internet. Passports and driver’s licenses? Oh dear, that’s like showing your bank account balance to a room full of raccoons.

Hackers Leak Solana Co-Founder’s Private Data

These digital miscreants shared at least seven images with Migos’ 13 million followers, because why not? While it’s as common as a cat video to hack high-profile accounts for meme coin promotions or rug pulls, this particular escapade stood out like a flamingo at a penguin convention due to an apparently botched extortion attempt.

Allegedly, the hackers demanded 40 Bitcoin (BTC) from Gokal, as evidenced by a caption that read like a poorly written ransom note.

“You should’ve paid the 40 BTC,” the caption read, dripping with sarcasm.

In another stroke of genius, an image of Gokal holding up his passport was posted with the caption,

“It was only 40 BTC… should’ve paid.”

BREAKING:

The famous rapper ‘Migos’ IG account appears to be hacked, and has posted photos of Solana co-founder @rajgokal ID, passport, & more with sensitive info leaked.

Caption reads “you should’ve paid the 40 BTC,” which reads like a failed bribe.

— Andy (@ayyyeandy) May 27, 2025

But wait, there’s more! Some images contained even juicier private information, like phone numbers and email addresses. In one particularly charming post, hackers exposed Gokal’s personal number and encouraged followers to spam him. Because nothing says “I love you” like a thousand unsolicited messages! One post also featured a photo of a chap identified as “Arvind.”

“There appears to be a guy Arvind who’s had his public SOL balance (or maybe it’s Raj’s?) leaked here,” Andy, co-founder of The Rollup, posted on X, proving that even in chaos, there’s always room for a little speculation.

The posts remained visible for about 90 minutes before Meta swooped in like a superhero and regained control of the account. In addition to the leaked images, the hackers had the audacity to alter Migos’ Instagram bio to promote a meme coin. Because why not add insult to injury?

“Also, there was just a link posted to a telegram group which is selling unreleased music,” Andy added, as if the situation couldn’t get any more absurd.

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT also weighed in on the incident, suggesting that Gokal’s personal accounts were likely targeted through social engineering tactics over the past week. Because, of course, that’s how these things go.

“They tried to extort him for funds with the PII obtained. Guess he didn’t pay, so they started trolling and posted it after they compromised Migos’ Instagram account today,” ZachXBT stated, as if he were narrating a particularly gripping episode of a soap opera.

This hack follows Gokal’s previous warning on X, where he notified users that hackers had been trying to break into his various online accounts recently. Because who doesn’t love a good game of digital whack-a-mole?

“Attackers have been trying to take control of my email, social media, Google, Apple, etc. this past week. If you see anything suspect (token launch, soliciting funds, etc.), that means they got through. Be careful out there,” Gokal cautioned, sounding like a wise sage in a world gone mad.

Is Solana Co-Founder’s Data Leak Linked to the Coinbase Breach?

Meanwhile, the nature of the leaked images suggested they could be Know Your Customer (KYC) verification files. This has sparked concerns about a possible link to the recent Coinbase data breach, because why not throw in a conspiracy theory for good measure?

BeInCrypto previously reported that the exchange suffered a data breach affecting approximately 1% of its monthly active users. The incident came to light after hackers demanded a $20 million ransom from Coinbase, which the company, in a fit of bravery, refused to pay.

“If they have the KYC for the founders of Solana, then they have the KYC for every single person that ever used their platform. This wasn’t even the KYC information like their address; it was the photos from the self-verification you have to do when you send a picture of yourself with your passport. This is like 10 times worse than a regular KYC leak,” an analyst wrote, clearly having a field day with the drama.

Despite the speculation, no concrete evidence yet ties Coinbase to Gokal’s data leak. Meta has not issued a public statement regarding the incident, and Gokal has yet to comment officially on the breach. So, stay tuned, folks! The plot thickens!

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2025-05-27 11:07