Elon Musk adopts 'Kekius Maximus' name on X, sparks speculation and meme culture references

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Elon Musk changed his name on X to "Kekius Maximus" on December 31, 2024, and updated his profile picture to feature Pepe the Frog in gladiator armor. The name may reference both the character from Gladiator and the meme culture surrounding Pepe. Musk's post hinted at gaming, mentioning "Kekius Maximus" reaching level 80 in "Path of Exile 2." The name is also linked to a memecoin, which saw a significant value increase following Musk's name change. Speculation surrounds Musk's motives, including claims he may be behind a fan account praising him. He has denied these claims but shared a post referencing his new name, adding to the ongoing discussion.


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