Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk has broken the world record for the richest person on earth, reaching a staggering net worth of over $400 billion. This achievement surpasses Jeff Bezos, who comes in second with a fortune of $248 billion. Musk’s wealth is primarily driven by his successful ventures in electric vehicles, space exploration, and innovative technologies such as Neuralink and The Boring Company.
Musk resides in Texas, having been born in South Africa. His personal wealth includes several luxury properties, including a mansion in Austin purchased for his 11 children and their mothers’ homes. Additionally, he owns a tiny home in Boca Chica, the location of SpaceX’s headquarters.
The top 10 wealthiest individuals globally are led by Musk, followed closely by Bezos, Zuckerberg, Ellison, Arnault, Page, Gates, Brin, Ballmer, and Warren Buffett. Among these, Texas is also home to several notable billionaires, including Michael Dell, Alice Walton, and Elaine Marshall.
Source: https://eu.statesman.com/story/news/state/2024/12/13/elon-musk-net-worth-2024-jeff-bezos-amazon-tesla-spacex-wealthiest-people/76958912007