From Bill Gates to Yogi Adityanath, Famous Figures who lost the blue tick & those who kept it.

Elon Musk previously stated that unverified Twitter users who do not pay for the blue tick will lose it

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Last year, Elon Musk acquired Twitter for $44bn and launched Twitter Blue, which includes a monthly fee of $8 for the blue tick and additional features.

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Many celebrities lost their blue checkmark on April 20, 2023, as Twitter CEO Elon Musk cracked down on legacy blue ticks.

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Twitter's verified badge is only for individuals and organizations who pay for the premium Twitter Blue subscription. The move is part of Twitter's efforts to maintain credibility and authenticity on the platform.

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Twitter's move has generated mixed reactions from Twitterati, with some supporting it, while others see it as a means of discrimination.

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