After the bipartisan TikTok law was signed by former President Joe Biden in April, ByteDance said it did not have plans to sell the platform and fought the statute in court for months. China also rebuked Washington over the divestment push, though more recently it appears to be softening its stance.

The YouTube star has become known for producing a range of content—including big-budget, elaborate stunts and charitable acts.

MrBeast, the internet’s most-followed and highest-earning content creator, has joined a new bid to buy TikTok.