A scandal is brewing over whether billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk lied about his gaming prowess, claiming he’s one of the world’s top players in competitive video games. Critics say it’s the “biggest gaming fraud in history.”
Musk, Tesla CEO and owner of platform X, has shared frequent gaming milestones on his platform. Some speculate these claims were made to boost engagement among Twitch streamers and influencers.
However, a direct message exchange with fellow gamer Niko Wrex appears to show Musk admitting he enlisted help from others. In the DMs, Musk replied that hiring Asian players is necessary to beat top opponents but claimed the gaming footage posted on X was 100% him.
This revelation has sparked outrage among gamers and influencers, with many accusing Musk of cheating. Several big-name gamers have previously called out Musk for lying about his record. The Tesla CEO has neither confirmed nor denied the accusations.
In a bizarre twist, Grimes and Neuralink’s Shivon Zilis came to Musk’s defense on social media, claiming they’ve witnessed his gaming skills firsthand. However, this move has only fueled further controversy over Musk’s honesty about his gaming achievements.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/elon-musk-lets-slip-may-160445034.html