As the fate of TikTok hangs in the balance, one of the world’s most popular and successful content creators has announced a bid to buy it. 💰💸Limited time! Get TheStreet Pro’s quarterly call for free.

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.

Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has teamed up with Employer.com CEO Jesse Tinsley and other investors in an all-cash offer for the social platform.

After the bipartisan TikTok law was signed by former President Joe Biden in April, ByteDance said it did not have plans to sell the platform and fought the statute in court for months. China also rebuked Washington over the divestment push, though more recently it appears to be softening its stance.

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.

After various videos and comments about wanting to buy TikTok so it doesn’t get banned, MrBeast has helped put in an offer.

The YouTube star has become known for producing a range of content—including big-budget, elaborate stunts and charitable acts.

YouTube and TikTok start MrBeast is looking to buy TikTok as part of a group of investors, as a 75-day time limit ticks down for the social media company to find a non-Chinese owner or risk being permanently banned.

One of the world's highest earning influencers, MrBeast, has confirmed his bid to buy TikTok. The post MrBeast Launches Cash Bid to Buy TikTok appeared first on Tech.co.

MrBeast revealed that he took a private jet to make an offer to buy TikTok after Trump announced a 75-day hold on the ban.