Elon Musk changes X profile name to Kekius Maximus sparking curiosity

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Elon Musk changed his X profile name to "Kekius Maximus" and updated his avatar to show Pepe the Frog in gladiator armor. This change has raised questions among his followers and critics. The name appears to combine elements from the meme culture and the character Maximus from the film "Gladiator." Musk hinted at a connection to gaming, referencing the video game "Path of Exile 2" in a post. Additionally, "Kekius Maximus" is linked to a cryptocurrency that saw a significant value increase following Musk's name change. Speculation also surrounds Musk's potential involvement with a fan account that praises him, which he has denied.


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