New Delhi: Chaos prevailed on Twitter on Friday when Elon Musk lastly eliminated all legacy verified accounts with Blue examine marks however allowed some celebrities to retain it. In India, one has to shell out Rs 900 a month (or Rs 9,400 a yr) to get Blue Verified standing.
As greater than 4 lakh legacy verified customers bid goodbye to the Blue examine marks, some celebrities have been provided a complimentary Twitter Blue subscription “on behalf of Musk”. (Also Read: PF Account Balance: Here’re 4 Ways To Check It Without Internet)
“I am paying for a few personally,” mentioned Musk. “Just William Shatner, LeBron James, and Stephen King,” he added. (Also Read: AI Shows How The World Will Look Like Just Before Its End)
Stephen King tweeted: “My Twitter account says I’ve subscribed to Twitter Blue. I haven’t. My Twitter account says I’ve given a phone number. I haven’t”. Musk replied: “You’re welcome namaste.”
The Pope obtained downgraded together with Beyonce, Kim Kardashian, and Oprah Winfrey. Rihanna and Taylor Swift nonetheless had Blue ticks however it was undecided in the event that they purchased it or Musk allowed these to stay.
“Me joining you all tomorrow unverified,” tweeted actress Halle Berry, indicating she is just not going to pay Musk for the Blue badge.Many different NBA gamers, like Stephen Curry, Zion Williamson, and Ja Morant additionally misplaced their blue checks.