Twitter Blue Tick Retained on Account of Stephen King As Elon Musk-Run Platform Says He Paid for Twitter Blue Subscription; Author Denies

Twitter chief Elon Musk finally removed all legacy verified accounts on the platform on Friday, though allowed some celebrities to retain it.

Stephen King (Photo Credit: Pixabay)

While many renowned personalities lost Twitter’s traditional checkmark on Friday, Author Stephen King, who previously called Elon Musk a ‘misfit’ for the microblogging site, tweeted, “My Twitter account says I've subscribed to Twitter Blue. I haven't. My Twitter account says I've given a phone number. I haven't.” In response, Musk tweeted, "You're welcome namaste," along with an emoji with folded hands. #BlueTick Funny Memes and Jokes Go Viral After Celebrities Lose Legacy Verified Blue Checkmarks Under New Twitter Update. 

King Claims to Get Free Checkmark Without Subscription

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