Mr. Would Beast buy TikTok in the United States? This has been confirmed by the youtuber in the face of controversy
The content creator known as MrBeast, one of the most influential YouTubers globallyhas generated a stir on social networks by suggesting that he would be willing to buy TikTok to avoid a possible ban of the platform in the United States.
In a post made on X (formerly Twitter), the influencer expressed: “Okay, I’ll buy TikTok so they don’t ban it.” The comment, which initially seemed like a joke, has reached more than 413 thousand likes and has sparked interest among users and the media.
MrBeast later added that since its publication he has received messages from several billionaires interested in collaborating on a possible agreement to buy TikTok.
“Ironically, many billionaires have contacted me since I tweeted this. Let’s see if we can achieve it,” he said, without giving more details about the identity of these people or the specific steps for an eventual negotiation.
Although his participation in a possible purchase of TikTok is not confirmed and it could only be a humorous comment, the idea has generated speculation about the future of the platform. In addition, a few months ago the same idea of a possible purchase by the YouTuber was also raised.
TikTok, which is facing regulatory pressure in the United States over concerns about security and data privacy, has been the subject of several rumors related to its sale, including reports linking businessman Elon Musk as a potential buyer. However, TikTok denied this possibility.
So far, there is no official indication to suggest that the platform is for sale or that the interest of MrBeast and his alleged billionaire allies is a serious proposition. However, the YouTuber’s statements have once again put the fate of TikTok in the US market at the center of the debate.
TikTok faces a possible ban in the United States starting January 19, 2025, due to national security concerns related to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance.
The US Supreme Court has upheld a law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok’s US operations to a non-Chinese entity by then, or else the app will be removed from digital storefronts in the country.
In response, ByteDance has appealed the decision and requested a suspension of the lawarguing that forced sales are unviable from technological, commercial and legal perspectives.
The future of TikTok in the United States remains uncertain, and its outcome will depend on judicial and political decisions in the coming days.
‘Beast Games’ is a competition series hosted by popular content creator MrBeast, available on Amazon Prime Video from December 19, 2024. The show brings together 1,000 contestants who participate in physical and mental challenges, competing for a prize of 5 million dollars, considered one of the largest in the history of television.
The series, which consists of ten episodes, airs weekly on Thursdays. The first two episodes were released simultaneously upon their premiere, and subsequent episodes are released weekly.
‘Beast Games’ has received mixed reviews. Some viewers highlight the magnitude of the challenges and productionwhile others point out concerns about the treatment of contestants and the ethics behind certain challenges. In addition, complaints of inadequate working conditions have been reported during the production of the program, according to People magazine.
“We spent 14 million dollars to build a city in a field for the Beast Games participants to live and compete,” the YouTuber wrote in X days prior to the premiere of the production.
Despite the controversies, the series has managed to capture the attention of a wide audience, positioning itself among the most viewed content on Prime Video in several countries.
