This country banned TikTok. What became of its influencers?

This screengrab taken from AFPTV video footage shows choreographer Sahil Kumar watching his dance video uploaded on social media platform Instagram, at a studio in Rohtak. Choreographer Kumar found fame showcasing folk dances on TikTok, but his profile has been dormant since the video he posted four years ago supporting India's decision to ban the platform. — AFP/Getty Images/TNS

Is there life after TikTok?

The question is front of mind for US influencers and many small businesses as lawmakers threaten to ban the social media app that's become a cornerstone of Internet culture and ecommerce.