Heather Morgan, widely known by her flamboyant musical alias “Razzlekhan,” is preparing to reenter the public eye—not as a tech criminal, but as a rapper. As she approaches the final weeks of her 18-month prison sentence for laundering funds linked to the infamous 2016 Bitfinex Bitcoin heist, Morgan is gearing up to drop a new track titled “Turki$h Martha.” The release is slated for Friday, just ahead of her scheduled release date of December 28.
Currently placed under supervised reentry in Sacramento, the 35-year-old has been working on music throughout her incarceration. In a tweet from November 12, she claimed that her latest song became a favorite among both prison staff and fellow inmates at the Victorville correctional facility. “Both prison staff & inmates at Victorville LOVED this song & asked me to rap ‘Turki$h Martha’ regularly,” she wrote, suggesting the track had already made an impact behind bars.
“Turki$h Martha” stays true to Morgan’s eccentric lyrical style, which first gained attention post-arrest. In a preview clip shared online, she’s seen wearing an Ottoman-era war helmet and rapping alongside another performer. Her verses are packed with unusual cultural references and surreal imagery, including lines like “real bitch nothing fake, just baklava, fuck cake,” and “gotta go masturbate, home alone kinda date.” The lyrics also mention hashish, lentil soup, “inverse twerking,” and baksheesh—blending Middle Eastern allusions with her signature brash delivery.
Morgan, once a tech entrepreneur and content creator, became a viral sensation following her arrest in 2022. Alongside her husband, Ilya Lichtenstein, she was charged with attempting to launder more than 119,000 stolen Bitcoin. At the time of their sentencing, the recovered cryptocurrency was estimated to be worth over $11 billion. Morgan received an 18-month sentence, while Lichtenstein was handed a five-year term. He later confessed to being solely responsible for the hack and claimed that Morgan had no knowledge of the crime during the years it went unsolved.
Before her legal troubles, Morgan had cultivated a bizarre and eclectic online persona. She posted rap videos, shared business tips, and documented her travels through countries like Turkey, Egypt, Japan, and South Korea. While studying abroad in Turkey, she attended Bilkent University in Ankara, an experience that seems to have informed much of her aesthetic and lyrical choices. She famously described her rap alter ego Razzlekhan as “Genghis Khan, but with more pizzazz,” and called herself the “Versace Bedouin” and “crocodile of Wall Street.”
Even after her arrest, Morgan maintained a digital presence. She released a song reflecting on the psychological toll of her looming prison sentence and separation from Lichtenstein. She also monetized her notoriety on Cameo, branding herself as “crypto’s favorite felon” and selling personalized video messages.
The new single represents more than just a return to music—it’s part of a broader attempt to reshape her narrative. Despite the gravity of her crimes, Morgan continues to embrace her unconventional image, leaning into her outsider status and turning her criminal notoriety into artistic fuel.
With her release date approaching, questions remain about how Morgan plans to reestablish herself in a tech and music world that has changed significantly since her pre-arrest days. Will she pursue a full-fledged music career? Attempt a return to entrepreneurship? Or stay in the public eye as a social media persona?
In the fast-evolving crypto space, her story remains a cautionary tale about the blurred lines between ambition, deception, and performance. Yet, Morgan’s ability to maintain a brand—even in prison—demonstrates a savvy understanding of digital identity in the age of virality.
As for her husband, Lichtenstein’s public statement taking full responsibility for the hack was an apparent attempt to shield Morgan from harsher judgment. While some see his confession as genuine, others question whether it was a legal strategy designed to mitigate her sentence.
Meanwhile, the music industry has seen a growing trend of controversial figures using their notoriety as a springboard into fame. From TikTok influencers to viral rappers, scandal has increasingly become a currency of its own. Morgan’s case fits squarely within that paradigm—an individual leveraging infamy as a platform for creative output.
The release of “Turki$h Martha” may signal the start of a new chapter for Morgan. Whether viewed as a redemption arc or a calculated rebranding, her return to the public sphere will undoubtedly draw attention. The juxtaposition of high-profile financial crime and bizarre, sometimes absurdist rap performances makes her one of the most enigmatic figures to emerge from the world of crypto scandals.
As she prepares to leave federal oversight, Morgan faces the challenge of navigating a world that may never let her forget her past. Yet, she seems more than willing to embrace it—helmet on, rhymes ready, and baklava bars intact.