In a rare glimpse into his private life, tech mogul Elon Musk recently shared a deeply emotional moment involving his son, X Æ A-Xii, known affectionately as “X.” The billionaire entrepreneur, known for his ambitious visions and relentless drive, was taken aback when he found his young son crying — and the reason behind the tears left even Musk momentarily speechless.
According to a source close to the family, Musk walked into a room one evening to find X quietly sobbing in a corner. At first, he feared the child might have been hurt, but when he gently asked what was wrong, the answer stunned him.
“Daddy, why don’t people like you?” the child reportedly asked.
Those few words struck Musk in a way that no rocket crash or tech failure ever could. The question, pure and innocent, was a reflection of the growing scrutiny, criticism, and public backlash Musk has faced in recent years — from his controversial statements on social media to business decisions at Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter). For a child so young to feel the weight of that public perception was something Musk hadn’t anticipated.
Sources say Musk, who has fathered ten children, knelt beside his son and held him close, reassuring him that while not everyone may agree with or understand what he does, his love for X is unwavering, and that being different often brings challenges — but also great purpose.
The moment has reportedly made Musk reflect more deeply on the impact his high-profile lifestyle may have on his children. Despite his focus on building the future of humanity — whether through electric cars, space exploration, or artificial intelligence — moments like these bring him back to Earth in the most human of ways.
While Musk has not publicly commented on this specific incident, those close to him say it has led to a renewed effort to balance his public persona with his private responsibilities as a father.
For someone who’s shaping the future of technology, this intimate reminder of the emotional needs of his own family may be one of the most powerful forces grounding him today.
