As the popular social media platform TikTok faces the looming threat of a potential ban in the U.S., famed rapper Soulja Boy is taking a stand to advocate for its continued existence. The artist has even made a direct appeal to Elon Musk, aiming to enlist the billionaire’s influence to help preserve the app that has become a cultural phenomenon.

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Soulja Boy Urges Elon Musk to Intervene and Save TikTok

On Thursday, December 12, Soulja Boy took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to make a compelling case to Elon Musk. The iconic rapper, known for his hit song ‘Crank Dat,’ suggested that the CEO of Tesla should consider stepping in to rescue TikTok from the possibility of being banned in the U.S., highlighting the app’s immense popularity and cultural significance.

“Yo @elonmusk what you think about buying TikTok? Or will running X and that platform be too much on the table?” Soulja wrote. 

While Elon Musk has yet to publicly respond to Soulja’s intriguing proposal, the request has certainly ignited a variety of reactions from social media users, showcasing the engagement and passionate opinions surrounding the issue.

Public Sentiment: How Social Media Users Reacted

The Roommates community had plenty to contribute regarding Soulja Boy’s suggestion to Elon Musk, particularly in the comments section of The Shade Room. Many users expressed their skepticism about the idea, with numerous commenters voicing concerns that Musk’s involvement could jeopardize the app’s current format and functionality.

Instagram user @jogram24 wrote, “First rapper to beg for TikTok to stay.” 

Another user, @_tihaniboss wrote, “Hey Soulja why don’t you be the first rapper to buy TikTok?”

Instagram user @mheenarh__ shared, “TikTok is doing perfectly fine under whoever is in control.”

Other users chimed in with similar sentiments, including @thatdaneshguy who remarked, “Why even give him that idea?”

Another opinion came from @unemployed.mike who stated, “TikTok said they don’t care how much money ppl got it’s not up for sale.”

Lastly, Instagram user @martaruizdesigner expressed, “I do prefer for it to get banned if Elon buys it.”

Understanding the Recent Court Ruling on TikTok and Future Implications

According to reports from TSR, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington D.C. has rejected TikTok’s efforts to challenge a law that targets its parent company, ByteDance, based in China. This law mandates that TikTok sever its ties with ByteDance or risk facing a ban in the United States by mid-January. TikTok has contended that this legislation infringes upon its First Amendment rights, yet the court remained unconvinced. The app and ByteDance plan to escalate their case to the Supreme Court; however, it remains uncertain whether the case will proceed there. Meanwhile, TikTok spokesperson Michael Hughes expresses optimism, asserting that the app will ultimately prevail despite this recent setback.

“The Supreme Court has an established historical record of protecting Americans’ right to free speech, and we expect they will do just that on this important constitutional issue. Unfortunately, the TikTok ban was conceived and pushed through based upon inaccurate, flawed, and hypothetical information, resulting in outright censorship of the American people,” Hughes stated.

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