Elon Musk Adopts New Persona ‘Kekius Maximus’ on Social Media
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, surprised his followers by changing his name on the social media platform X to “Kekius Maximus” on Tuesday, 31 December. Alongside this, Musk updated his profile picture to an image of ‘Pepe the Frog’ dressed as a Roman general. He also responded to a post with the word “Kek” but offered no further explanation for these changes.
Memes and Cryptocurrency: The Connection
Musk’s playful move resonated with cryptocurrency enthusiasts, especially those connected to meme culture. His adoption of “Kek” and the Roman-themed Pepe image caused a surge in the price of PEPE, a meme-based digital cryptocurrency. Known for his influential presence in the crypto world, Musk’s actions frequently cause market ripples, and this instance was no exception.
A Billionaire’s Record-Breaking Year
Musk’s financial achievements in 2023 were remarkable. On 12 December, his net worth surpassed $400 billion, according to the Forbes real-time billionaires list. This milestone was driven by a 71% increase in Tesla’s stock value this year and the growing valuation of SpaceX.
Musk’s unconventional behaviour continues to intrigue followers while simultaneously influencing financial markets, demonstrating the far-reaching impact of his actions.
“With inputs from Reuters”
