Elon Musk Declares Money Can’t Buy Happiness Despite $852 Billion Fortune
ELON MUSK – The world’s richest man caused a stir online by saying that money cannot buy happiness.
In a post on X on February 5, he emphasized that the saying is true, despite his vast fortune. Musk, 54, is the founder of SpaceX, CEO of Tesla, and owner of X, formerly Twitter, making him one of the most influential business figures in the world.
His statement sparked widespread reactions. Some users drew parallels to King Solomon, who had wealth and power but concluded that true joy does not come from material possessions. Others suggested Musk could bring happiness to millions if he shared his wealth, while some reacted humorously, contrasting their small earnings with Musk’s fortune. According to Forbes, Musk’s net worth is around $852.5 billion, making him the wealthiest person in history, boosted by SpaceX’s recent merger with xAI.
Musk has also been in the spotlight due to newly released Epstein files. Emails from 2012 and 2013 show Epstein invited Musk to his private Caribbean island, and Musk asked when the “wildest party” would be. However, planned meetings were canceled, and there is no evidence Musk ever visited the island. He clarified that he had minimal correspondence with Epstein, consistently declined invitations, and focused on ensuring accountability for Epstein’s crimes, particularly the exploitation of underage girls. Musk stressed that some emails could be misinterpreted but maintained that his priority is justice.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk is a billionaire entrepreneur, inventor, and engineer known for founding and leading several high-profile companies. He is the CEO of Tesla, which produces electric vehicles, and the founder of SpaceX, a private aerospace company focused on space exploration. Musk also owns X (formerly Twitter) and co-founded ventures like Neuralink and The Boring Company. Recognized as one of the world’s richest and most influential people, he is known for his ambitious, futuristic projects.