"Musk is paying me $5": Twitter goes wild as MrBeast shares a screenshot showing Elon Musk being subscribed to him

YouTube star Jimmy "MrBeast" is once again going viral, this time on Twitter, after he shared a screenshot showing that Elon Musk is subscribed to him on the platform.

The tweet went positively viral, getting over three million views within an hour of being posted. Fans were delighted to see MrBeast joking about Musk paying him $5 per month as a subscriber.

In the tweet, the content creator jokingly called into question the chain of command on Twitter because the CEO of the platform was paying him:

"Biggest flex ever": Twitter reacts as Elon Musk subscribes to MrBeast on Twitter, effectively paying him $5 per month

A dedicated revenue stream for content creators and Twitter Blue were among Elon Musk's initial ideas to make the platform profitable. The latter was implemented first but received backlash from many big names, such as LeBron James, who refused to pay a monthly fee for more features on the social media website.

In February 2023, Musk announced that Twitter would be sharing ad revenue with creators in a bid to make the platform more attractive to content creators.

The company has gradually started allowing creators to opt for a subscription-based model on the platform.

This is something that MrBeast talked about when he discussed becoming the new Twitter CEO around the time Elon Musk decided to put up a poll about stepping down from the position.

In a tweet, the YouTuber said that one of the first things he would do to make the platform better was to make changes to facilitate content creation.

Ad revenue and Twitch-like subscription-based models are clearly Elon Musk's attempt at creating a more content-friendly Twitter. The features have already been rolled out in a number of countries around the world. A recent post confirmed that users in Japan, Australia, and a few other countries can apply to get into the program by checking out the monetization options on their profiles.

Twitter reactions

The idea of Elon Musk subscribing to a creator on his own platform and in effect paying for it out of his pocket was amusing to a lot of people. Many thought that it was quite the "flex" for MrBeast.

Many noted that the mobile application has sent out push notifications about subscribing to MrBeast.

Content creation has become the name of the game. With another big player entering the space, creators will have a lot of options to post their content going forward.

Here is a public discussion that Elon Musk had with the former head of YouTube Gaming about Twitter's pros and cons in terms of being a viable platform for content consumption.

About the author

Richik has been specializing in streamer content at Sportskeeda for over 2 years. He also manages a group of writers who craft relevant news and features about content creators on platforms like Twitch, Kick, and Rumble. Prior to Sportskeeda, he interned at The Ken and worked as a reviewer at Blacksof where he fact-checked educational content.

Richik’s love for writing, researching, and archiving, along with his inquisitive nature and longstanding love for video games led him to pursue a career as a gaming journalist. He relies on primary sources for accurate information and ensures that his drafts are proofread, fact-checked, and well-researched.

As a child, Richik spent many a summer vacation playing the 1994 Road Rash with his cousins. Although more of an FPS and open-world fiend now, Richik enjoys single-player RPGs with compelling storytelling, such as The Last of Us franchise, and regularly teams up with his friends to play multiplayer titles like Valorant on PC.

Richik enjoys watching streamer and former esports athlete Shroud, and also finds inspiration in MrBeast's journey to become one of the most well-known content creators worldwide. Interviewing English-Somali YouTuber Sharky, a member of the renowned Beta Squad, was a career highlight for him.

When not writing, Richik likes to read, watch a movie or a game of football.

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