Purple badge on Smule?

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Does anyone know where that purple badge stands for? I see lots of those show up lately.. Just wondering 

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It is used for “partner artists”, however Smule is currently changing the system a little bit. 

https://blog.smule.com/evolving-verification-on-smule-the-new-gold-verified-badge/

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The Purple Verified Badge will be exclusively reserved for artists and official Smule accounts. If you see the purple badge next to an account’s name, you can trust that it’s the real deal – Smule has verified its authenticity. There is no application process to obtain it, as it’s exclusively awarded by Smule to appropriate artists and official Smule channels.

The new addition, the Gold Verified Badge, is available to select accounts based on eligibility requirements. It’s important to note this authenticated badge is a paid service, separate from your VIP subscription, and eligibility and validation are based on specific metrics and achievements. In an effort to prevent fraud, we won’t be publically sharing the specific milestones required, but they will be related to age of account, number of performances, activity, engagement, and many other factors …