Elon Musk's X, formerly known as Twitter, recently made headlines by restoring blue checkmarks to influential users overnight. Let's delve into the details of this unexpected move and see how celebrities are reacting.
In October 2022, Elon Musk announced plans to remove legacy blue checkmarks on Twitter. By April 2023, users were required to subscribe to Twitter Blue (now X Premium) for $8 per month to retain their checkmarks.
Musk restored blue checkmarks to high-profile celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Oprah Winfrey, and Beyoncé to avoid confusion over account authenticity.
Musk hinted at a new policy on March 27, stating that X accounts with over 2,500 verified subscribers would receive Premium features for free.
Many "influential" users clarified they didn't pay for the Premium subscription to restore their blue checkmarks. "Community" actor Yvette Nicole Brown expressed surprise and skepticism.
American Fiction star Jeffrey Wright shared his reaction to receiving a complimentary subscription, expressing skepticism and humor.