New Los Angeles mural 'only for influencers'

The 'private mural' is covered by a white tent and guarded by security. Photo / likeandsub, Twitter

There's a new mural in Los Angeles, but you don't stand a chance of seeing it – unless you have over 20,000 followers, that is.

Located on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood, the mural is covered by a white tent and watched over by a security guard, with a sign reading, "Private mural - for verified influencers and people with more than 20,000 followers only".

There’s a new security-guarded mural in LA that only allows influencers and verifieds to take pics in front of it. pic.twitter.com/PDlLJ9C0DI

— Justin ACABffier (@JustinCaffier) June 25, 2018

"We apologize for the inconvenience. See security staff for proof and access"
"Influencers: please tag us on social media!"

The mural has spawned outrage and ridicule since a photograph of it was shared on Twitter by Vice journalist Justin Caffier.

ITS NOT EVEN A GOOD MURAL

— Rachel Mayes (@RachDickMay) June 25, 2018

LA af

— Debora Lima (@dlimatweets) June 25, 2018

Is there a firing squad in front of it?

— Paul Ashcroft (@mrpaulashcroft) June 25, 2018

Despite its exclusivity, it's not the most original piece of street art – the mural features a set of angel wings in a heart, with the words "City of Angels", "love" and "art" around it.

However, some say the mural may be a marketing stunt for Like and Subscribe, a new comedy series about a YouTuber trying to become famous.

Today we are so excited to debut the beautiful mural we curated in the heart of the LA art scene. Come down and check it out. Unfortunately the mural is currently for verified influencers and people with over 20k followers only. However it may be public soon. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/CRIzqaAhX8

— Like and Subscribe (@likeandsub) June 25, 2018

The show won't be out until July 9, so in the meantime we'll just have get annoyed on Twitter until the truth is revealed.