Elon Musk Personally Pays for LeBron and Other Celebrities’ Blue Checks on Twitter

Elon Musk has personally paid for blue verification badges for several celebrities on Twitter, including LeBron James, to help combat impersonators on the social media platform. The blue badge signifies that a user’s account has been verified as genuine by Twitter. Musk’s offer came in response to a tweet from Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, who offered to give the badge to anyone who “could prove they were real.” Musk replied, “Sounds good. Will send money.” The offer has prompted mixed reactions from Twitter users, with some applauding Musk’s generosity and others criticizing the usefulness of the blue badge. This story speaks to the power and influence of tech moguls like Musk and the importance of verifying authenticity online, particularly for high-profile individuals.