TikTok banned in the US, Livvy Dunne reacts
Livvy Dunne, a popular TikTok influencer with a net worth of $9.5 million, cracked a joke at her own expense as the app faced a ban in the US. The ban came into effect after Congress passed a law in April mandating that parent company ByteDance either sell TikTok to a non-Chinese owner or face a total shutdown. TikTok is no longer available on Apple’s iOS App Store or Google’s Play Store.
An unfortunate end for TikTok
The ban has left many social media influencers mourning the loss of TikTok, a platform on which they have built their careers. Users who try to access the app now see a pop-up message stating that a law banning TikTok has been enacted in the US, and they are unable to use the app. However, the pop-up also suggests that there may be a solution to reinstate TikTok once President Trump takes office.
Livvy Dunne’s response
Livvy Dunne, who has eight million followers on TikTok, responded to the ban with humor. She quipped, Time to get the LinkedIn ready, poking fun at herself. She also shared a screenshot of her banned TikTok account alongside Wiz Khalifa’s song See You Again.
Impact on Livvy Dunne’s earnings
The ban could seriously impact Livvy Dunne’s earnings, as she has been able to generate between $12,802 and $19,203 for a single TikTok post. With her massive social media following and NIL deals, her net worth has reached $9.5 million. However, the ban may have far-reaching consequences for not only Livvy Dunne but also other influencers who rely on social media for income.
The uncertain future of TikTok
It is uncertain whether TikTok will return and when it will happen. President-elect Donald Trump has promised a 90-day reprieve from the ban once he takes office, but nothing is guaranteed. The temporary shutdown of TikTok has unprecedented consequences for both influencers and wider society.
Even high-profile individuals like Coco Gauff, who reached the Australian Open quarterfinals, mourned the loss of TikTok. Gauff drew a broken heart on a TV camera lens courtside, expressing her sadness and hope that the app would come back.
