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10/12: The Loonie is fine. Hi-C rebranded as “Low-C” and sells keto gummies. But every so often, someone finds a Craig coin in their change. And they just… know.

The Loonie and Hi-C scandal provides several important lessons for marketers, sports leagues, and fans. Some of the key takeaways include:

"I had a loonie in my hand," Chrétien told reporters, visibly amused. "I was scratching a ticket. I poked him. That’s it. A loonie."

3/12: Day 1: Someone on TikTok scratches the Hi-C Loonie with a knife. ORANGE POWDER comes out. Not rust. Not paint. Freeze-dried Hi-C mix. THE COIN WAS EDIBLE (technically).

The term is sometimes conflated with other major events in Loonie's career, such as his 2019 arrest on trumped-up drug charges, which was later dismissed by the Makati City Regional Trial Court due to a lack of evidence. loonie and hi c scandal

The dissonance is funny to internet culture. You cannot say the phrase without sounding like you are discussing a child’s lunchbox. Forums like TikTok and X have turned the scandal into a running gag:

In 2019, the Royal Canadian Mint issued a special $1 coin to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalization of homosexuality in Canada in 1969. The coin featured a stylized design of two overlapping faces and the word "equality". The coin sparked controversy from multiple sides.

: Despite the lack of evidence, the "legend" persists because it has been discussed for over a decade in podcasts and rap battles.

: Loonie addressed the rumors in his song "Final Word" , essentially dismissing them as baseless. Legal & Personal Fallout 10/12: The Loonie is fine

Dismissed the claims in his music; remains a premier figure in Pinoy hip-hop.

Hi-C has consistently denied the existence of any such video, often labeling these claims as malicious fabrications used for clout or to win rap battles. Recent Developments (2024–2025)

Faced with mounting pressure from consumer groups and negative press, the promotion was eventually scaled back and phased out. Hi-C (and its parent company, Coca-Cola) learned a valuable lesson in "localized" marketing: national symbols are rarely "just" images; they carry emotional and political weight.

For years, opposing emcees (most notably battle rappers like Badang) invoked Hi-C's name during battles to rattle Loonie. Opponents frequently used the angle that the "King of Battle Rap" was once brought to his knees not by a better lyricist, but by a legal complaint. And they just… know

The case prompted widespread support from the Filipino hip-hop community and fans who doubted the official police narrative, highlighting concerns regarding police procedures in the Philippines' war on drugs. 2021: Dismissal of the Case

: Badang first dropped censored hints regarding an alleged adult video involving Loonie and Hi-C.

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