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
Verification is no longer about making sure you aren't a fake, they are status symbols youtube can take away on a dime because you aren't famous enough. By the end of this Jimmy Kimmel will be the only one left with a verified check mark.