MrBeast, the popular YouTuber and entrepreneur, has revealed that he is actively in talks with several billionaires regarding the potential purchase of TikTok to prevent its impending ban in the United States. Initially sharing what appeared to be a playful remark on social media, MrBeast later confirmed the seriousness of the discussions, highlighting considerable interest from high-profile investors in making the deal a reality.
This development comes amid heightened scrutiny from the U.S. government, which has set a strict deadline for ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to divest its U.S. operations or face a complete ban across the country. The decision stems from ongoing national security concerns surrounding the platform’s data practices and ties to China.
As the January 19 deadline approaches, the future of TikTok in the U.S. remains uncertain, but these high-level talks suggest a potential pathway to keep the popular social media app operational for its millions of American users.