Elon Musk just became the first person to amass over $800 billion in wealth, yet he’s reminding the world of a timeless wisdom with a melancholic twist. On X, the platform he owns, Musk shared: ‘Whoever said money can’t buy happiness really knew what they were talking about’ – followed by a tearful emoji. Posted Thursday, it highlights the irony of his record-breaking fortune.
The surge stems from SpaceX’s acquisition of xAI, Musk’s AI powerhouse. Forbes pegs the boost at $84 billion, pushing his total to $852 billion. With controlling shares in both, SpaceX now reigns as his crown jewel, outpacing Tesla holdings and a potential trillion-dollar pay package if milestones are hit.
Bezos, Gates, Rockefeller – all trail behind. Musk’s relentless drive has rewritten wealth records, but his X activity reveals a more introspective side. Frequent posts blend humor, insights, and now raw emotion.
On the legal front, France isn’t playing nice. Paris police stormed X’s office Tuesday in a cybercrime raid linked to a January 2025 probe. Focus has widened from algorithm issues to Grok-generated deepfakes and offensive content denying the Holocaust. Musk and ex-CEO Linda Yaccarino face summons for April, with staff questioned as witnesses.
Prosecutor Laure Beccuau detailed the expanded inquiry, backed by Europol. As Musk’s star rises financially, these hurdles test his global operations. His sad emoji tweet? A subtle nod that billions don’t fill every void.