a jobMr. Beast/YouTube; ReutersMrBeast, the most-followed YouTuber, has rejected Elon Musk's request to upload his hugely popular videos on X because the mogul's social media site would not generate a “fraction” of the money he earns from the Google-owned platform. Elon Musk suggested that MrBeast, formally known as Jimmy Donaldson, start uploading his popular videos to X. XDonaldson, 25, is the most subscribed YouTuber in the world, with more than 224 million subscribers. Donaldson's latest video, “I Spent 7 Days in Solitary,” has received nearly 54 million views in one day since it was posted. Meanwhile, Posts on X generates money through engagement and ad revenue for those with verified accounts via the premium subscription option.

Source: Forbes January 01, 2024 23:10 UTC