: During an episode of the Crazy Mix TV Podcast, Badang allegedly made malicious and invasive statements regarding Hi-C’s privacy and professional reputation.
The PDEA alleged that the two rappers were high-value targets. According to the agency’s report, a poseur-buyer purchased PHP 100,000 worth of "high-grade marijuana" (approximately 100 grams of "kush") from the suspects. At the time of the arrest, authorities claimed they found another 200 grams of the drug in possession of Hi-C.
In June 2021, a Makati City court dismissed the drug charges against Loonie and his sister due to a failure to follow the mandatory procedural rules for the handling of seized evidence, which required witnesses (like a barangay official) to be present during the buy-bust.
This is where the confusion deepens. "Hi-C" does not refer to the orange-flavored fruit drink owned by Minute Maid. In the scandal, "Hi-C" (or Hi-Cash ) refers to a and, more importantly, a specific private transaction system . loonie and hi c scandal
: Loonie was arrested in September 2019 during a drug buy-bust operation.
Following the threat of a lawsuit, Badang reportedly attempted to apologize to Hi-C, which was met with skepticism by the Hip Hop community on platforms like Reddit's FlipTop community The "Loonie Situation" Context
made claims during a podcast and social media appearances regarding an alleged "scandal" involving : During an episode of the Crazy Mix
For the average internet user, the key takeaway is simple: If a streamer asks you to mail them a physical coin to unlock “secret money glitches,” or if a “finfluencer” named after a sugary beverage offers you guaranteed returns, run.
The case remains a significant, albeit controversial, chapter in the history of Philippine rap music.
Because the file was never officially authenticated, many observers questioned whether the evidence was genuine or had been fabricated as part of a smear campaign. Nonetheless, the very existence of such damaging material was enough to ignite a firestorm of public opinion. At the time of the arrest, authorities claimed
No credible evidence exists; widely considered a "false crack" or rumor.
But here is where the story splits into two irreconcilable versions.
This memetic shield has made it difficult for actual victims to be taken seriously. When you try to warn people about a financial predator, and the response is a dozen laughing emojis and a comment about “orange drink money laundering,” the severity is lost.
For Loonie, who had previously faced drug‑related charges in 2019, the scandal added another layer of legal and reputational baggage. For Hi‑C, the controversy came as a sudden blow to a career that had been built on a clean public image. Together, they now face the arduous task of rebuilding trust with fans, partners, and the broader entertainment industry.
: She publicly condemned the remarks as "malicious, defamatory, and invasive of privacy".
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