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Erik Swann

As Elon Musk Gets Called Out Paying For Covering Stars’ Blue Checks, Charlie Sheen Is Singing A Different Tune

Charlie at home in Anger Management

Twitter has been going through some significant changes as of late, thanks to some polarzing decisions made by CEO Elon Musk. The most heavily discussed initiative as of late has been Twitter Blue, which requires users to pay $8 per month for the highly coveted blue check. A number of public figures, including major celebrities, were vocal about not planning to pay the fee but, in a surprise move, some of their checks returned. This is because Musk is personally footing the bill for a select number of stars. While some have criticized the tech magnate for this move and the service overall, Charlie Sheen is singing a different tune. 

One of the most high-profile stars to take issue with the subscription-based service and his restored check is Stephen King, whose brouhaha with Elon Musk has since gone viral. (Even Universal Studios poked fun at Musk when he announced plans to charge for verification.) All the while, Charlie Sheen has gotten in on the discussion as well. However, the typically outspoken actor didn’t really chastise Musk when learning that his check would be taken away. Instead, he actually tried to implore him to let him keep his social media distinction. You can check out his appeal in the following Twitter post:

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