MrBeast Reveals Elon Musk’s Question About X Still Being Called Twitter
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A recent revelation from YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has sparked intrigue across social media. During an interview on This Past Weekend with Theo Von on December 4, 2024, MrBeast shared details of a casual yet fascinating conversation he had with billionaire Elon Musk. The topic? Whether people still refer to Musk’s rebranded platform, X, by its original name, Twitter.
Elon Musk famously rebranded Twitter as X in July 2023 as part of his broader vision to transform it into an “everything app.” However, it seems the transition has left even Musk curious about public perception. Recalling their encounter at the Super Bowl, MrBeast said:
“We bumped into each other at the Super Bowl. I think he asked me, ‘Do people call X Twitter still or do they call it X?’”
The YouTube star, known for his honest demeanor, reportedly replied:
“Yeah, most people call it Twitter I’ve noticed.”
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To this, Musk simply responded with a thoughtful “Interesting.”
🚨THEO VON: "Has Elon ever reached out to you to do something cool together? You guys are both pioneers in certain things."
— Autism Capital 🧩 (@AutismCapital) December 5, 2024
MR BEAST: "Well he's a pioneer in taking us to Mars, electric cars, talking with your phone through your brain, digging tunnels, fixing traffic, getting… pic.twitter.com/IGU4ayfQyU
The Unique Bond Between MrBeast and Elon Musk
This isn’t the first time MrBeast and Elon Musk have crossed paths. The duo has developed a playful rapport on social media, with Musk frequently engaging with the YouTuber’s content. Earlier this year, Musk urged MrBeast to consider creating original content for X, which has been enhancing its monetization features.
While initially hesitant due to the high cost of his productions, MrBeast began experimenting by reposting older YouTube videos on X to gauge the platform’s viability. Musk even amplified these efforts by sharing MrBeast’s videos with his massive following.
Elon Musk agreed to give Twitter to @MrBeast if he passes away under mysterious circumstances pic.twitter.com/9oUWRGCUy5
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A Viral Moment That Highlights Musk’s Rebranding Challenge
The clip from MrBeast’s interview has gone viral, with fans joking about Musk’s ongoing struggle to shift public terminology from “Twitter” to “X.” Adding to the humor is MrBeast’s cheeky bio on the platform, where he proclaims himself the “X Super Official CEO.” His pinned post further teases Musk with a humorous offer to take over the platform in the event of Musk’s “mysterious” demise.
The moment underscores the challenges of rebranding a globally recognized platform while showcasing the lighthearted camaraderie between two influential internet figures. Whether people fully adopt “X” remains to be seen, but Musk’s curiosity and MrBeast’s candid response certainly gave fans a laugh.
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