Elon Musk stirs controversy with 'Kekius Maximus' persona
Elon Musk, the richest person in the world, changed his name and picture on the X platform to "Kekius Maximus." As the BBC reported, the name and especially the new photograph are associated with right-wing groups.
Elon Musk, known for his influence on the cryptocurrency market, changed his name on the X platform to "Kekius Maximus." The new name and profile picture depicting Pepe the Frog in Roman military attire have caused a stir. The mentioned frog is a meme often associated with far-right groups, as reported by the BBC.
Musk's name change led to an increase in the value of the memecoin of the same name. Although Musk had previously influenced cryptocurrency prices with his comments, it is unclear if this is related to his name change. "Kekius" is the Latin version of "kek," a word used by gamers, and also the name of the Egyptian god of darkness.
According to the BBC, Musk, a close associate of former President Donald Trump, has not explained the reasons for the name change. His activities on the X platform often provoke wide reactions in the cryptocurrency world. "Maximus may refer to the character from the film Gladiator.
Elon Musk is the wealthiest person in the world. He was born in South Africa and founded PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. For the past two years, he has owned the X platform, formerly known as Twitter. According to Bloomberg, Musk's fortune has already approached $447 billion. It is estimated that since the beginning of 2024, Musk has increased his wealth by approximately $218 billion.
The billionaire often creates controversies and shocks with his words. He claimed that the panic related to the coronavirus is stupid. He promoted the use of malaria drugs for treating COVID-19, ignoring recommendations from professionals and medics. He also criticized LGBT-related groups and is often accused of lacking compassion for transgender individuals.
