Money can’t buy happiness’: Richest man on earth Elon Musk says, many react
‘Money can’t buy happiness’: Richest man on earth Elon Musk says, many react
Elon Musk, the richest man on earth sparked widespread controversy online as he disclosed that money can’t buy happiness.
Elon Musk, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Tesla, who is reportedly worth 852.5 billion USD, made this known on X, formerly called Twitter on Thursday, February 5th, 2026.
“Whoever said ‘money can’t buy happiness’ really knew what they were talking about,” the billionaire tweeted.
The post as of the moment of filling this content has generated over 40 million impressions, about 50,000 reposts and thousands of comments, sparking widespread engagement and mixed reactions from users online at the time of this report.
While some people agreed that wealth does not shield individuals from personal struggles, others argued that money greatly improves quality of life. However, Musk did not give further details about his post.
The tech mogul, whose net worth has seen sharp swings in recent years due to fluctuations in Tesla’s share price, has frequently spoken about the pressures that come with extreme wealth and leadership. The billionaire entrepreneur has also remained in the spotlight because of his growing role in U.S. politics and regulation, alongside continued scrutiny of his companies, including Tesla, SpaceX, and X.
According to data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index (BBI), the tech billionaire’s wealth rose by 42.7% within one year from December 2024. On October 28, Musk, who is also the founder of xAI, announced the launch of Grokipedia, an online encyclopedia.
