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Elon Musk confirms use of 'secret account' to pretend to be a child

Saturday, 13/04/2024, 21:21 (GMT+7)

Elon Musk confirms that he once used a 'secret account' on X to pretend to be a child

A lawsuit against Elon Musk has shed light on a long-standing rumor

The bizarre account, using the username @ErmnMusk ("Elon Test"), was active in late 2022 and early 2023. 

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Elon Musk admits to using a secret account pretending to be a child. Image Credits: X

This account posted nonsensical messages to tech figures, including asking about "Japanese girls" and wishing it could go to nightclubs. 

When a post mentioned the account turning three in May 2023, speculation arose that Musk was roleplaying as his son, X Æ A-12.

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Musk confirms the account's identity in a deposition for defamation lawsuit. Image Credits: X

Some dismissed it as preposterous, but proving it one way or the other was extremely difficult - until now.

In the lawsuit against Elon Musk, he confirmed that the account 'Elon Test' belongs to him.

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Lawsuit confirms longstanding rumor about Musk's mysterious X account. Image Credits: Getty

This theory has been confirmed. In a recent deposition for the lawsuit, Musk admitted to owning the "test account." The lawsuit, filed by Ben Brody, accuses Musk of defamation. 

Defamation lawsuit stems from Neo-Nazi Brawl rumors

Brody alleges Musk amplified posts falsely linking him to a 2023 neo-Nazi brawl in Oregon.

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Account @ErmnMusk posted odd messages to tech figures in 2022-2023. Image Credits: X

 Although Brody was not present in Oregon at the time, he faced harassment and threats due to Musk's alleged involvement. 

This prompted him to file a defamation suit against Musk.

Additionally,  the lawsuit also alleges that Musk deleted the "Elon Test" 

On 27 March this year, Musk was deposed, and it's the transcript of this deposition that confirms that he's admitted to the Elon Test account being his own, even if it's since been deleted.

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Speculation arose that Musk was role-playing as his son X Æ A-12. Image Credits: Getty

In fact, the lawsuit also alleges that Musk deleted the account on the same day that it was included in a discovery motion.

Musk denies role in starting lawsuit

The deposition transcript reveals Musk suspects Brody's lawyer is the true instigator, aiming for a financial payout. Musk and his legal team remain silent on the case.

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The lawsuit alleges Musk deleted the account after it was discovered. Image Credits: Getty

The deposition has garnered negative publicity for both Musk and X. The case's outcome remains to be seen,

However, the bizarre account adds another layer to the ongoing saga.