While Twitter's blue check mark used to be a key distinction for those who made it through the verification process, this week, tons of verified accounts -- even those of big names like Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé and Justin Bieber -- lost the icon. This major development followed CEO Elon Musk’s decision to only give the badge to those who subscribe to Twitter Blue. After celebs like William Shatner called Musk out on the brouhaha, Stephen King had a (now-viral) exchange with the exec, and fans are reacting.
While tons of celebrities lost their blue check mark on Thursday, Stephen King shared on Twitter that he's apparently subscribed to Twitter Blue -- even though he didn't actually set it up himself. Elon Musk then replied “You’re welcome namaste,” before sharing that he’s “personally” paying for verifications for King, LeBron James and William Shatner. Check it:
