Elon Musk has acknowledged using two secret alternate accounts on X, shedding light on his social media activities beyond his main public account. Musk clarified his usage of these accounts during a deposition for a lawsuit against him, where he addressed questions about his presence on the platform outside of his primary account. One of the identified accounts, @ermnmusk, was observed to portray Musk engaging in role-playing as a child, purportedly his three-year-old son. While Musk stated that he briefly had the account as a test account, its activity included posts suggestive of a child’s perspective, such as expressing anticipation for turning three years old and commenting on nightclubs’ appeal.
Account Details and Usage
The account under scrutiny, @ermnmusk, exhibited minimal activity and a modest following of fewer than 500 users, in stark contrast to Musk’s main account with over 180 million followers. Musk mentioned during the deposition that he primarily utilizes two X accounts: his main one and another identified as @babysmoke9000. While the exact status of the latter account remains unclear due to discrepancies in its name, it has been linked to Musk in the past and has shared content related to Tesla, X, and Musk’s appearances.
Legal Implications and Lawsuit Background
Musk’s revelation about his secret X accounts comes amid ongoing legal challenges. The deposition where Musk disclosed this information was part of a lawsuit alleging that he propagated a conspiracy theory falsely associating 22-year-old Ben Brody with a neo-Nazi group. Brody filed the lawsuit, seeking $1 million in damages, contending that Musk’s X posts inaccurately implicated him in a physical altercation at a Pride event involving far-right groups.
Despite Musk’s acknowledgment of using secret X accounts, the exact nature and extent of his engagement on these platforms remain subjects of scrutiny and speculation. As legal proceedings unfold, the implications of Musk’s social media activity could reverberate in the ongoing litigation and potentially influence public perception of his online presence.
