在收购前, 马克·库班几乎投资了TikTok的前身Musical.ly, Mark Cuban nearly invested in Musical.ly, precursor to TikTok, before its $800M acquisition.

Mark Cuban试图投资Musical(Musical), 这个应用后来成为TikTok, Mark Cuban attempted to invest in Musical.ly, the app that later became TikTok, before it gained popularity, attracted by its livestreaming feature. 他的投标未获成功,因为该公司没有寻求额外资金。 His bid was unsuccessful as the company wasn't seeking additional funding. 古巴重视该应用程序的社区驱动内容,对它转向更公司化的方向感到失望。 Cuban valued the app for its community-driven content, expressing disappointment in its shift towards a more corporate direction. 该应用程序于2017年通过Bytedance获得,价值约为8亿美元。 The app was acquired by Bytedance for around $800 million in 2017.