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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Olivia Hebert

No, the Kardashians aren’t buying TikTok. But here’s why people think they are

A potential TikTok ban has been looming in the United States, setting social media ablaze with rumors and speculation about the app’s future.

Under the current mandate, TikTok must be sold by parent company ByteDance by January 19, 2025 to a non-Chinese owner in order to avoid being banned. With no official deal in sight, many TikTok users and influencers are now left in limbo.

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