MrBeast takes Private Jet to Place Official Bid for TikTok Purchase

YouTube star Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson confirmed he’s submitting a bid to buy TikTok, but this follows months of rumours regarding the app’s uncertain future in the US following government scrutiny of its parent company, ByteDance.

Timeline of Trouble for TikTok

TikTok’s operations were in danger of shutdown in the United States after Joe Biden’s administration had made it a rule for ByteDance to sell its US business by January 19, 2025. The application was down briefly on that evening leaving millions of Americans in suspense, but TikTok was back thanks to a last-minute executive order from Donald Trump, pushing back the deadline for selling off its US operations.

This extension has led high-profile figures such as investor Kevin O’Leary and MrBeast to consider buying the application.

MrBeast’s Big Move

MrBeast, a YouTube personality famous for his philanthropy and record-breaking videos, took a major step toward acquiring TikTok. On January 20, he posted a video from a private jet announcing his formal bid for the platform.

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“TikTok, I’m on a private jet right now about to put in my official offer for this platform,” he shared. “I might become you guys’ new CEO. I’m super excited.” While the details of his proposal remain confidential, MrBeast referred to it as “crazy,” which has got some of his fans really excited about owning him.

This came after a string of tweets early in January when he said several billionaires reached out to him interested in buying the social media platform. By January 15, MrBeast assured everyone he was dead serious with his bid saying, “I mean business.”

TikTok’s Future Hangs in the Balance

Despite the short-term reprieve, TikTok’s future is still far from certain. Trump has hinted at splitting 50% ownership of the platform with U.S. stakeholders, but ByteDance seems resistant to selling. While initially open to a potential buyout, recent reports suggest that ByteDance has now changed its mind, making things complicated for negotiations.

TikTok users are optimistic, however. Trump’s executive order and interest from figures like MrBeast have reignited optimism about the app’s continued availability in the U.S.

What’s Next for MrBeast and TikTok?

The acquisition of TikTok by MrBeast would be a historic moment at the intersection of content creation and corporate ownership. The bid marks a new era of influencer-driven leadership in major tech platforms, and fans are eagerly awaiting updates.

For now, all that users and industry observers can do is wait to see if MrBeast’s offer or government-to-government negotiations will secure TikTok’s future in the U.S. But one thing is for sure: the outcome will have far-reaching implications for social media and its governance worldwide

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