No, the Kardashians Didn’t Buy TikTok: Viral Rumor Debunked
3 min readA wild rumor has taken social media by storm, claiming the Kardashian family is planning to purchase TikTok to prevent its potential ban in the United States. While the thought of Kim Kardashian and her clan owning the platform might excite some fans, the claim is nothing more than an internet-fueled hoax.
What Sparked the Kardashian-TikTok Speculation?
The rumor began gaining traction after the announcement that TikTok faces a possible U.S. ban on January 19, 2025, unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells it to a non-Chinese owner. With uncertainty looming, TikTok users have been speculating about potential buyers, sparking numerous theories.
One user, ‘nevrcrd,’ fanned the flames of the Kardashian rumor, claiming, “The Kardashians just posted everywhere that they’re buying TikTok so that American people could still have TikTok. The Kardashians are planning to buy it on January 1, 2025.” This statement quickly gained attention, as did the idea that North West, Kim Kardashian’s daughter, had allegedly convinced her mom to purchase the platform.
@nevrcrd TIKTOK IS BEING SOLD TO @Kim Kardashian #fyp #kimkardashian ♬ original sound – NEVRCRD
Another TikToker, ‘urstepdadzdot,’ joined the conversation, stating, “North West wanted TikTok to stay so bad that she convinced her mom to buy TikTok. I hope this sh*t is true.”
These unfounded claims gained momentum, leading some TikTok users to joke about the situation. “Do the Kardashians know this?” one person quipped, while another commented, “This proves y’all believe anything.”
@urstepdadzdot The Kardashian Are Buying tiktok? #fyp #trending #tiktokban #kardashians ♬ original sound – Zdot 🥷🏽
The Truth Behind the Rumor
Despite the buzz, there is no evidence that the Kardashian family has expressed interest in buying TikTok. Neither Kim Kardashian nor any other family member has made statements about purchasing the platform, and no credible sources have corroborated these claims.
The rumor appears to have originated from a single social media post, which quickly snowballed into a viral trend. As of now, the Kardashians have not shown any involvement in TikTok’s potential ownership transfer.
Who tf said the Kardashians buying TikTok??😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/Thv3FqsEID
— Hemp🧚🏽Fairy (@_purplekisses3_) December 16, 2024
The Future of TikTok in the U.S.
With the January 19, 2025, deadline approaching, TikTok’s future in the U.S. remains uncertain. To avoid the ban, ByteDance must sell the app to a U.S.-based or non-Chinese owner. While names like Disney have been speculated as potential buyers, no confirmed deal has been announced yet.
In the meantime, fans of the platform will have to wait for official updates and dismiss baseless rumors. As for the Kardashians owning TikTok? That’s one internet fantasy that remains far from reality.
US lawmakers have told Apple and Google to be ready to remove TikTok on January 19
— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) December 15, 2024
They're facing hundreds of billions of dollars in fines if they don't comply pic.twitter.com/gUhfQX14gR
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