Elon Musk’s invitation to YouTuber MrBeast receives a resounding rejection for the monetization of X


Elon Musk’s proposal came after MrBeast announced the release of his latest video about X on YouTube.

YouTuber BrBeast (left) and Elon Musk (right).- Daily Mail

MrBeast, the superstar YouTuber, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, gave a strong response to Elon Musk’s suggestion to upload his videos to the X platform.

Musk’s endorsement of the idea came after MrBeast announced the release of his latest X video on YouTube.

In response to a user’s suggestion to upload content to X, Musk agreed with a simple “Yes.” However, MrBeast quickly shut down the proposal, citing the substantial costs of producing its videos and the potential for inadequate funding through X’s monetization policies.

He said: “My videos cost millions to make, and even if they got a billion views on X, I wouldn’t fund a fraction of that :/.” Despite this, MrBeast expressed his willingness to try the platform once its monetization capabilities improve.

Elon Musk's invitation to YouTuber MrBeast receives a resounding rejection for the monetization of X

The latest video titled “I Spent 7 Days in Solitary Confinement” has amassed a remarkable 54 million views, contributing to the overall success of MrBeast’s channel with 224 million subscribers.

Elon Musk's invitation to YouTuber MrBeast receives a resounding rejection for the monetization of X

This is not the first time Musk has suggested that MrBeast use X for content distribution. In June 2023, Musk proposed: “Publish to your platform as well. Earnings per view should be competitive with YouTube.”

If not, we will adapt.” Since acquiring X in 2022, Musk has persistently encouraged creators to use the platform for original content, emphasizing generating revenue through premium subscriptions, engagement and advertising.

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MrBeast’s significant success on YouTube, with estimated monthly earnings between $2 million and $4 million, solidifies his position as one of the most popular YouTube personalities in the world.

The 25-year-old philanthropist from Wichita, Kansas, has not only garnered an immense number of subscribers and views, but has also expanded into several ventures, earning approximately half a billion dollars, including smartphone apps, video game tournaments, restaurants and its variety of foods.

In the broader context of Platform .

Despite Musk’s vision, platform modifications have led to a decline in user engagement and advertiser trust.

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