Billionaire visionary Elon Musk dropped a philosophical bombshell on X Thursday: money can’t buy happiness. Paired with a sad emoji, his post – ‘Whoever said money can’t buy happiness really knew what they were talking about’ – resonates deeply, especially from someone whose net worth just hit $852 billion.
This windfall arrived via SpaceX swallowing xAI, his brainchild in AI. The merger added $84 billion per Forbes, crowning SpaceX as Musk’s top asset. He holds major stakes there, plus Tesla equity and stock options, including a landmark package that could reach $1 trillion based on future performance.
Musk has outstripped legends like Rockefeller, Bezos, and Gates. Active on X daily, he influences millions, but this post peels back the curtain on personal struggles amid triumphs.
Troubles brew in Europe too. French cops raided X’s Paris HQ Tuesday, part of an ongoing cybercrime investigation launched in January 2025. Europol assisted in probing algorithm abuses, Grok’s role in sexual deepfakes, and Holocaust denial posts. Musk, as chairman, and Linda Yaccarino are called for April questioning; employees will testify.
The inquiry, led by prosecutor Laure Beccuau, evolved from technical violations to serious content issues. For Musk, whose wealth defies imagination, the tweet underscores a universal truth: true happiness eludes even the richest. It invites reflection on what really matters beyond the balance sheet.