In a world where billionaires are usually busy launching rockets, buying social media platforms, and plotting the colonization of Mars, one wouldn’t expect to see a softer side of Elon Musk. Yet, here we are, witnessing the tech mogul and his toddler son X Æ A-12 steal the spotlight not for their futuristic plans, but for their undeniable cuteness.
The unlikely viral moment occurred during a New Year’s Eve party, where Musk and his son were spotted bonding over a drum set. Yes, you heard that right. Forget state-of-the-art neural interfaces—this time, Musk was focused on something more down-to-earth: a good ol’ rhythm jam session with his pint-sized protégé.
Footage shows Musk awkwardly attempting to keep up with his son’s erratic yet surprisingly confident beats. Little X, who might already be contemplating a startup to revolutionize percussion, had a look of pure joy while pounding the drums with chaotic precision. Musk, on the other hand, displayed his “dad trying to be cool” energy in full force, complete with the occasional head nod and offbeat clap.
The video, predictably, exploded across social media. Fans, critics, and memes alike have flocked to celebrate—or mock—this tender father-son moment. “X Æ A-12 already has better rhythm than I do,” one user tweeted. Another commented, “Finally, a Musk project we can all get behind.”
While the internet collectively gushes over this rare display of humanity from the Tesla and SpaceX boss, skeptics have raised eyebrows. Was this a genuine father-son bonding moment, or just another carefully calculated PR move? Either way, Musk appears unbothered, tweeting, “Starting the year off with family and rhythm. #DadGoals.”
Whatever your take, one thing is clear: the world can’t seem to get enough of Musk’s drumming escapade. It’s a welcome change from the usual tech drama, market fluctuations, and interplanetary ambitions. Who knew that all it would take for Musk to win the internet was a toddler and a drum set?
As the New Year begins, perhaps we’ll see more of this side of Musk—jamming, dancing, and maybe even karaoke. After all, if this viral moment has taught us anything, it’s that even tech titans have their soft spots.
What do you think?
