Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on social media platform X
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Elon Musk has changed his name on social media platform X to "Kekius Maximus" and updated his profile picture to show Pepe the Frog. This change has generated speculation but no explanation has been provided. The name "Kekius" seems to reference the term "kek," associated with gaming and far-right groups. The new name and image have influenced the value of a related memecoin, although Musk's involvement with it is unclear. "Kek" is also linked to an ancient Egyptian god, while "Maximus" may reference a character from the film Gladiator. Musk's profile image features Pepe in military attire holding a game console.