A new bill passed in the U.S. Congress' House of Representatives could lead to a potential ban of TikTok in the United States. The bill requires ByteDance, TikTok's parent company based in China, to sell its controlling stake in the app or face a ban in the American market. ByteDance denies allegations of being influenced by the Chinese government, but critics argue that they may be sharing user information against privacy and security regulations. The reactions to this development vary, with Soulja Boy and Coi Leray appearing unfazed. Coi Leray emphasized on social media that TikTok is not a streaming platform and expressed confidence in other music platforms. On the other hand, Soulja Boy jokingly suggested that his substantial earnings on TikTok could be a reason for the potential ban. "I made 32k in one day this why they tryna ban TikTok," he posted on his Instagram Story.
Despite such individual responses, others closely involved in the situation express concern about the potential impact on jobs and the social media landscape. While the U.S. has not found evidence of TikTok posing a national security threat, the platform continues to face scrutiny. China's foreign ministry criticized the U.S. for its actions, stating that such behavior disrupts normal business activities and damages international economic and trade order. President Joe Biden expressed readiness to sign the bill if it clears the Senate. Given TikTok's significant value, selling the platform presents a complex challenge. For updates on the TikTok situation and the latest from Soulja Boy and Coi Leray, listen to 103.5 The Beat.