Amid ongoing concerns about the potential U.S. ban on TikTok, a viral rumor has emerged suggesting that the Kardashians are planning to buy the platform to prevent its shutdown. The speculation gained traction after a TikTok user claimed that the Kardashians were set to acquire TikTok on January 1, 2025. Now, many users are wondering whether these claims are valid.
Here’s everything to know about the rumor.
Are Kardashians buying TikTok?
No, the Kardashians are not buying TikTok. There has been no official statement about the same.
A viral rumor on TikTok has sparked widespread speculation that the Kardashian family plans to purchase the app to prevent its potential ban in the U.S. The rumors started after a federal appeals court ruled against TikTok’s petition to halt legislation that could block the app due to its Chinese ownership. TikTok user nevrcrd posted a video on December 16, claiming that the Kardashians would buy the platform on January 1, 2025, to ensure it remains available to American users.
The user wrote, “The Kardashians is buying the app?… The Kardashians just posted it everywhere that they’re buying TikTok so that American people can still have TikTok… The Kardashians are planning to buy it January 1, 2025. So TikTok is no longer leaving, we’re still going to have this app.” Other users quickly joined in, with one even speculating that North West, Kim Kardashian’s daughter, had influenced her mother’s decision to buy TikTok. (via The Express Tribune)
Despite the attention these claims have garnered, there’s no official confirmation from the Kardashian family or TikTok regarding any plans to purchase the platform. The rumors appear to result from speculation and viral hype, particularly in light of ongoing discussions about TikTok’s future in the U.S.
The U.S. government has set a deadline of January 2025 for ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, to either sell the app or face a potential ban. While there’s been talk of potential buyers, including Disney, the Kardashian rumors seem to be just unsubstantiated gossip.
