It’s not clear if TikTok’s owner ByteDance has seriously considered the offer, Bloomberg reported. Others floated as potential buyers include Elon Musk, Amazon, Oracle, and a syndicate headed by billionaire Frank McCourt.
MrBeast has seen incredible growth in his TikTok following after revealing his plans to buy the platform amid its ban.
The social media star's Beast Games is airing Amazon Prime Video. The reality show, inspired by the Netflix hit Squid Game, sees contestants battling it out for a grand prize of $5 million. Last week, Variety reported that the show had surpassed 50 million unique viewers in 25 days.
Jimmy Donaldson — better known online as MrBeast — isn’t in the TikTok bidding race just yet, according to a representative for the YouTube star.
MrBeast denies meme coin rumors, stating he has no plans to launch one despite recent speculation and tons of social media buzz.
After various videos and comments about wanting to buy TikTok so it doesn’t get banned, MrBeast has helped put in an offer.
MrBeast may be known for his egregious monetary rewards for challenges, but the next massive spend for him is TikTok.
Despite reports, MrBeast has not officially joined any investor group to purchase TikTok, according to his spokesperson.
A representative for Jimmy Donaldson — better known online as MrBeast — says the YouTube star isn’t in the TikTok bidding race just yet
MrBeast, the popular YouTube star and the internet’s highest-earning content creator, is holding discussions with several groups that are interested in buying TikTok before a possible ban, according to a spokesperson.
The YouTube star has become known for producing a range of content—including big-budget, elaborate stunts and charitable acts.