Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and owner of X (formerly Twitter), has shared a rare, nine-year-old photograph of himself online.
In the photo, Musk is dressed in a black, double-breasted jacket with metallic buttons, giving off a gothic or Victorian vibe, reminiscent of Michael Jackson.
His hair is longer than usual, parted down the middle, and he gazes directly at the camera. The image contrasts sharply with his usual public appearances, leading to speculation that he had previously sought to have it removed from the internet.
“It’s been 9 years since Elon Musk permanently had this photo removed from the internet,” reads text on the image.
Sharing it on X, Musk commented, “Can’t believe it’s been so long.”
The resurfacing of the photo sparked a wave of humorous and creative responses across social media.
“Welcome back to the internet, this picture,” one user joked. “Looks like the god of all gamers going ftw,” another quipped. “Proof that even billionaires have their ‘midnight vampire phase.’ Don’t worry, Elon, the internet never forgets, but it sure loves a glow-up!” said a third.
“This is actually one of my favorites. It’s that goth look. Goth has my heart,” commented another. “Now we know why the EU is afraid of you.” another user humorously added.
