In a surprising twist to the ongoing saga surrounding TikTok’s future in the U.S., Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill has publicly expressed interest in acquiring the social media giant. This comes when TikTok faces an uncertain fate due to legislative action.
In April 2024, President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that compels ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest from the platform or face a complete shutdown in the U.S. by January 19, 2025.
The legislation was enacted over national security concerns regarding data privacy and potential influence from the Chinese government.
Following this, in December, TikTok took its case to the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging the law’s constitutionality.
This legal maneuver came right after a meeting between TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew and President-elect Donald Trump, during which Trump hinted at his sympathetic stance toward TikTok.
During a press conference, he mentioned that he harbored a “soft spot” for the app and that his incoming administration would weigh TikTok’s future, including whether to enforce or lift the ban.
As the legal battle unfolded and the Supreme Court’s decision loomed, Meek Mill took to social media platform X to voice his interest, stating,
“Sell TikTok to me.”

He further elaborated, suggesting alternative platforms like X and Fanbase if TikTok were cut off in the U.S., showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and readiness to step into the social media space.