- Elon Musk’s net worth surged past $800 billion
- Mixed reactions on social media
- Comparison to Adekunle Gold’s song “It Is What It Is”
- Debate on financial security and happiness
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has ignited a global conversation on wealth and wellbeing after declaring that money does not guarantee happiness. Musk made the comment on Thursday via X, formerly Twitter, saying, “Whoever said ‘money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about”
The post quickly went viral, garnering over 52 million views and thousands of comments. While some users agreed with Musk, noting that money doesn’t shield individuals from emotional struggles, others argued that financial security improves quality of life
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In Nigeria, social media users linked Musk’s comment to Afrobeat star Adekunle Gold’s 2021 hit song, which expresses a similar sentiment. Musk’s comment comes after becoming the first person to reach a net worth of over $800 billion, with his wealth increasing by 42.7% in just one year
