Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash has permanently left X (formerly Twitter) after his account was repeatedly hacked to promote a fake Solana-based meme coin named GUNS, misleadingly advertised as an official Guns N' Roses project. Following a hacking incident on April 2, which allowed hackers to post promotional messages about the nonexistent coin, Slash announced his departure, indicating a desire for more secure communication methods. Shortly after the hacking, fans were directed to follow him on other platforms. This incident is part of a broader trend where celebrities' accounts have been targeted to promote similar scams; a notable past instance involved Metallica's Twitter account being compromised to promote another meme coin. These breaches highlight increasing risks for artists and public figures on social media, especially concerning cryptocurrency scams. In contrast, Guns N' Roses has sought to use emerging technologies creatively, previously engaging AI for a music video, thus showing a legitimate interest in innovative technologies amidst the ongoing security issues.

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