For many, the news of Elon Musk having triplets came as a shock. Musk, being the iconic figure that he is, was never seen with a partner or even with kids, and suddenly, he had three babies! People were excited to get the rare glimpse of the tech mogul but were equally left with a lot of questions. The biggest one being: Did Elon Musk really have triplets or is this just a rumor? Today, we will explore this question by assessing the available evidence and getting perspectives from different experts.
First off, we must understand the timeline of the rumors. The news that Elon Musk was now the father of triplets first broke out in April 2019, when his brother Kimbal confirmed the news on a podcast interview. According to him, the triplets, who had different mothers, were about one year old. Accompanying him on the show, Musk stayed quiet and tried to stop his brother from talking more about them. The following months remained largely silent on Elon Musk and the triplets.
Then, the questions seemed to get answered in December 2020. This time, it wasn’t Kimbal who opened up about the news but Elon Musk himself. During an interview on the Joe Rogan podcasts, Elon revealed that he indeed had triplets for whom he was the father. He added that the children were all boys, revealing their identities as X Æ A-Xii and twin brothers named, “Grasshopper” and “Tesla”. Musk also shared that he preferred not to talk about his children in public but did not deny the truth of the earlier rumors.
To further validate the news, we can look towards other sources. Musk, who is known for his love for social media, has not posted anything about the triplets until now. Similarly, both of their purported mothers have also stayed silent on the topic. However, there are several pictures floating around social media from the few public appearances that Musk has made with the kids. Moreover, they have also been spotted with Kimbal and other relatives.
Apart from this anecdotal evidence, legal documents can also clarify the rumors. In 2018, Musk named his brother Kimbal, an uncle and another close family member as the legal guardians in the event of his death. Since the triplets were born in April 2019, it is highly likely that Musk had them in mind while creating this document and their mention in the document would provide stronger evidence to some of the skeptics.
Finally, we need to assess the news through the perspectives of different experts to gain a balanced view. According to psychologists, children of single parents can have both advantages and disadvantages. Parents can have a more direct impact on their children’s development but may also face issues like juggling work and childcare. On the other hand, pediatricians believe this could be beneficial for the children as both parents can have a more varied array of experiences and influences.
Criticism from Public Figures
Certain public figures have raised eyebrows over the news of Elon Musk’s triplets because of their unconventional parenting. They argued that these unconventional living circumstances could lead to abnormal development in Elon Musk’s children. Critics also argued that Elon Musk had ‘bought’ his children as a way to showcase himself in a better light.
However, many refute these opinions. In December 2020, a Gallup poll revealed that the majority of Americans support unmarried couples having and raising children. This shows that while there might be differences in opinion, the public is generally accepting of different forms of parenting. Alice Lam, author of ‘The Landscape of Family Planning’, believes that “Unconventional or not, if Elon Musk is providing his children with love and resources, that should be more than enough for them to thrive.”
Fun Facts about the Triplets
Since their birth, the triplets have had an ever-growing presence in public life. One of the most memorable tidbits of information when they were born were their names. Elon Musk and Grimes, the purported mother of X Æ A-Xii, had announced on Twitter that their son would be called X Æ A-Xii, a peculiar name which left many people scratching their heads. We know now that the ‘A’ in the name stands for “Archangel” and the number “12” stands for the numerological symbol for creativity. We also know that once their father sorted the legalities of the name change, it was changed to X AE A-12.
In addition to that, the children have also been spotted with Musk at several occasions like the 2021 Golden Globe Awards and have been featured in his brother Kimbal’s podcasts. What’s uniquely interesting about these podcasts is that it was shared that Musk taught the triplets principles of engineering, robotics and software during the pandemic. Perhaps this spilled the beans a bit too early – Elon Musk is known for his incredible drive and ambition, and it looks like he’s passing that along to his children.
Influence on Musk and Future Ventures
Experts believe that the triplets have been a great source of joy and motivation for Elon Musk to continue to excel in business and in life. This can be evidenced by Musk’s increased involvement in several projects and ventures around the world since their birth, like the construction of Tesla’s factory in Berlin and his private aerospace manufacturer, SpaceX.
Apart from that, many argue that the triplets have also aided Musk in becoming a much more reliable and likeable figure in public. Whether it was his response to Tesla’s share price spike or his openness about the struggles of single parenting, Elon Musk has certainly matured in public life and the triplets hold a lot of influence for this transition.
Conclusion
It’s certain that Elon Musk had triplets and have been seen in public, although very occasionally. While the news still causes some controversies, it looks like they are all healthy and receiving lots of love and attention. While only time will tell what kind of future awaits these children, there is no doubt Musk will provide them with the resources, skills and love they need to succeed.
