It should be easy to know when you’ve found the official YouTube channel of a creator, artist, brand, or public figure. So in late October, we’re updating what it means for channels to be “Verified” w/ new eligibility criteria & a new look. Details → https://yt.be/help/3QfB pic.twitter.com/JXOvMbkbns
In order to make it easier to find official artist, brands, and public figures, they've made it more difficult to find official YouTube creators. But don't worry, they're transitioning the brands and celebrities to replace the YT creators anyways.