Odell Beckham Jr., the dynamic wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens, isn’t one to hold back his opinions, especially when it comes to social media. Almost ten months after tech billionaire Elon Musk splashed a jaw-dropping $44 billion sum to purchase Twitter (now rebranded as X), it seems that Odell is ready to give his two cents on the new platform.
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Known for his glamour on and off the field, Beckham Jr. is no stranger to being in the spotlight, particularly with his active presence on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. However, it appears that the recent changes brought about after Musk’s takeover of Twitter have left OBJ feeling a bit out of his element.
Odell Beckham Jr. Weighs In on Twitter Evolving From ‘Blue Bird’ to ‘X’
Odell Beckham Jr. set the rebranded ‘X’ on fire by tweeting about the changed identity sarcastically. He wrote, “Twitter ain’t the same “. Looks like OBJ isn’t so good when it comes to changes. Fans were guessing that OBJ isn’t liking the new version of Twitter (now ‘X’). Whilst, changes sure are inevitable, this one hasn’t truly seemed an easy one to accept. Just as he tweeted it, reactions started pouring in with many salty and sweet comments.
Twitter ain’t the same
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) August 10, 2023
Convenient Lies or Inconvenient Truths, Twitter vs X
— Starsiege: Tribes 1 (@Tribes1Game) August 10, 2023
The vision of Elon Musk for rebranding Twitter as ‘X’ and his efforts to distance the platform from its previous identity have been criticized by some. The potential sale of the blue bird logo and other memorabilia through an auction further underscores his commitment to reshaping the platform’s image.
Update in the App Store bro .. we on X now
— adam lipschitz (@adamlipschitz) August 10, 2023
You right. It’s actually amazing now.
— FADDE (@fadde) August 11, 2023
The transition to ‘X’ marks an eventful shift in Twitter’s direction, as reported in detail by the New York Times. Generally, legacy stuff tends to suffer a downfall after major rebranding, but for the moment, ‘X’ is holding down the fort.
Odell Beckham Jr. Has His Say On The Zuckerberg vs Musk Fight
The Mark Zuckerberg vs Elon Musk fight has gained much traction among the fans, given the intense rivalry and their raw arguments over Twitter. Recently, OBJ decided to align with either of the two billionaire juggernauts based on financial considerations. In the rapid-fire round with ‘Bleacher Report,’ when asked about who he would bet on in a fight between Zuck and Elon, OBJ cleverly responded, “Imma go with whoever one I can invest with.”
The fight will be managed by my and Zuck’s foundations (not UFC).
Livestream will be on this platform and Meta. Everything in camera frame will be ancient Rome, so nothing modern at all.
I spoke to the PM of Italy and Minister of Culture. They have agreed on an epic location.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 11, 2023
Odell Beckham Jr. with his intention to invest wisely reflects his reputation of prudent financial management. He is also well known for making sound investment choices while spending fortunes on luxurious lifestyles, statement gifts for his family, and of course his possessions.
With the rebranding of Twitter to ‘X’, OBJ’s sarcastic tweet revealed his discomfort with the change. Nevertheless, ‘X’ continues to stand strong amid the transformation.
