Elon Musk, the renowned CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has once again captured the attention of social media after he shared a picture featuring himself and his youngest son, X, which quickly went viral. Posted on March 16, the image showcased Musk sporting a different hairstyle than he typically wears, while he playfully captioned the photo:
“Going back to this haircut.”
As the post circulated widely, various reactions from netizens poured in. While many found humor in the situation, others were more critical of the CEO’s hairstyle choice. One user jokingly remarked that Musk’s hairdresser might not be particularly fond of him, writing:
“Your hairdresser doesn’t love you.”
Some users encouraged Musk to brace himself for the inevitable memes, while others noted that he often appears in public with his son.
“So long as you are ready for the memes!” one commenter remarked.
“I like your current one better,” another netizen stated.
“Why don’t I ever see you with your other 58 children.. It’s always just Little X,” said a different user.
The online discourse continued, with some expressing concern over Musk’s frequent outings with X, while others inquired about the name of the hairstyle itself.
“Why don’t you stop dragging that boy around with you and allow him to have a normal childhood?” another comment suggested.
“What is this you are trying to hide, bro?” another user queried.
“What’s the haircut name?” asked yet another netizen.
Elon Musk’s Hair Trends: A Recurring Topic of Interest
This incident is not Musk’s first encounter with public scrutiny regarding his hairstyle. According to a report from News 18 dated March 10, the billionaire found himself in a similar situation recently when older images of his unique haircut resurfaced. These photos were taken at the Art Basel International art fair in Miami back in 2021.
In these images, Musk was spotted at the airport alongside his Shiba Inu, Marvin, and son, X AE A-XII. Observers commented on his “self-styled”look, with some even drawing unflattering comparisons to historical figures such as Adolf Hitler. In the resurfaced photos, Musk’s hair appeared long and swept to one side, while the sides and back were shaved closely.
This revival of past controversies drew attention to Musk’s previous public missteps. Earlier this year, he faced backlash over a hand gesture made during a rally celebrating the inauguration of US President Donald Trump, which some critics labeled an “Sieg Heil”salute. Musk’s motion involved placing his right palm over his heart and extending his arm outward, prompting significant online debate.
The incident sparked outrage among netizens who accused him of displaying Nazi symbolism, leading Musk to clarify his intent. He dispelled the allegations in a discussion on Joe Rogan’s podcast, asserting:
“I hope people realize I’m not a N**i.”
Musk elaborated that being associated with such ideologies extends beyond mere gestures, emphasizing that it pertains to the act of committing atrocities. He deemed the responses to his gestures as an overreaction while maintaining that there was no malice behind the motion.
Currently, Musk has not shared any further thoughts regarding the hairstyle that has incited both amusement and controversy.