On 20th January 2025, Jimmy “MrBeast” shared an update regarding his attempts to purchase TikTok. The YouTube star mentioned that he was preparing an extraordinary offer and teased the possibility of becoming the platform’s new CEO. To provide context, MrBeast had earlier discussed consulting with billionaires to acquire the Chinese-owned social media app, aiming to prevent its ban in the United States.
Despite a 14-hour outage, TikTok appears to have resumed operations in the US, but its long-term future in the country remains uncertain, even with reassurances from newly inaugurated President Donald Trump. Amid growing concerns about the platform’s survival, MrBeast made headlines earlier last week by revealing he was in talks with investors to propose a purchase offer.
It seems that the internet sensation has now finalised an offer to acquire TikTok. In a video posted on the platform and subsequently shared on X and Instagram, he indicated that he might even take on the role of CEO if the deal goes through.
As the world’s most popular YouTuber, MrBeast has amassed substantial wealth through his content creation and business ventures. In 2024, Forbes ranked the 26-year-old at the top of its Top Creators list, estimating his earnings at around $85 million. Despite his immense wealth, the content creator acknowledged that he would need backing from billionaire investors to secure the purchase of TikTok.
On 15th January 2025, MrBeast uploaded a video on the platform claiming he had met with billionaires who were ready to make an offer to acquire TikTok. His most recent post suggests that he is nearing the official submission of the bid.