In a jaw-dropping twist that has ignited global social media chatter, a 40-year-old Kenyan man has publicly declared that he is the firstborn son of Tesla and SpaceX founder, Elon Musk, and is now demanding a DNA test to prove his claim.
The man, who introduced himself as a mental health advocate and community leader, made the revelation during a local media interview in Nairobi earlier this week. He stated that his mother, a Kenyan national, allegedly had a brief intimate encounter with Musk during the tech magnate’s teenage years—long before Musk’s meteoric rise to global prominence.
“I’m not after money. I just want the truth. I want my identity. If I truly carry his blood, then the world needs to know,” the man said, visibly emotional during the interview.
According to him, the supposed encounter happened when Elon Musk was just 16 years old—placing the alleged conception around 1987, a timeline that would precede Musk’s widely known personal and entrepreneurial milestones. Musk, now 54, was then living in South Africa before relocating to Canada at the age of 17.
The claimant has not released concrete evidence to support his allegation but argues that his passion for innovation, community service, and mental health awareness mirrors Musk’s own forward-thinking spirit—suggesting that the similarities might be more than coincidental.
As expected, the claim has caused a media stir both in Kenya and abroad. Social media platforms are flooded with mixed reactions: while some internet users dismiss the story as outrageous or a publicity stunt, others are calling for Musk to take a DNA test “just to put the matter to rest.”
As of press time, Elon Musk has not commented on the allegations. Neither his legal team nor any representatives of his companies have acknowledged or responded to the claim. Attempts by local Kenyan reporters to reach Musk’s office for a statement have so far proved unsuccessful.
Beyond the headlines and viral tweets, the man insists that his claim isn’t just personal—it’s symbolic. He says the matter underscores larger issues of identity, paternity, and the often-forgotten footprints of global figures across Africa.
“Even if the truth is painful or unbelievable, it must be told. I represent thousands of African children who grow up with questions about who they are and where they come from,” he said, adding that his mother never spoke much about the man she met in her youth—only saying he was “a white South African genius” who talked about going to America someday.
While independent efforts are reportedly underway by local journalists and online sleuths to trace the woman and verify her story, many experts remain skeptical, pointing out the absence of verifiable documentation or physical resemblance.
Still, the man remains firm in his demand: an independent, court-ordered DNA test. He says he is willing to submit his own DNA samples and is ready to undergo international legal processes if needed.
Until official responses emerge from Musk or his representatives, the world is left in suspense over a claim that, if proven true, could rewrite a fascinating chapter in the personal history of one of the world’s most influential figures.
Whether fact or fiction, this bold claim invites the world to rethink narratives around global mobility, forgotten connections, and the complex consequences of youthful encounters—especially when greatness lies on the other side of the story.
