Elon Musk Says ‘Money Can’t Buy Happiness’ in Viral Post

Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, sparked widespread reactions with a post on X stating, ‘Whoever said “money can’t buy happiness” really knew what they were talking about.’ The message—accompanied by a disappointed-face emoji—has garnered over 69 million views. Musk acquired X for $44 billion in 2022. His net worth is estimated at $668 billion, and in late 2025, Tesla shareholders approved a $1 trillion compensation package for him. Musk founded Tesla, SpaceX, and AI startup xAI. While some commenters expressed empathy or suggested religion or philanthropy as paths to fulfillment, others mocked the statement—highlighting the irony of such a claim from someone of his wealth and influence.