Kiss’s Gene Simmons reveals that he is leaving Twitter/X and will no longer post on the Elon Musk platform!
The legendary Kiss bassist and vocalist, Gene Simmons, shocked fans and online community by announcing on Monday morning that he is leaving Twitter/X and will no longer post on the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. The decision, shared by Simmons in a final post on his own social network, comes after months of growing frustration with what he described as “a platform full of hatred and misinformation.” The announcement, which has accumulated more than 3 million views on X with the hashtag #GeneleAvesx, has generated a wave of reactions, from support to criticism, while the world discusses the impact of the output of such an iconic rock figure.
Simmons, 75, is known for his active presence on social networks, where he often interacted with fans, shared updates on Kiss and expressed opinions about politics and culture. However, in his farewell message, he did not measure words: “I am outside Twitter/x. I can no longer deal with hatred, lies and lack of responsibility here. Elon Musk may have your vision, but I’m not part of it. I see you elsewhere. ” The musician, who accumulated over 800,000 followers on the platform, disabled his account shortly after the post, leaving fans without one of his main forms of connection with the idol.
Simmons’ decision occurs amid increasing criticism of the X since Musk took over the platform in 2022. In recent years, the X has faced controversy for changes in its content moderation policies, which, including Simmons, claim to have allowed the proliferation of hate speech and misinformation. By 2024, Simmons had already expressed discontent with the platform, publicly criticizing the removal of verified account checks and the increase in bots. Its exit seems to be the culmination of an increasingly tense relationship with X, especially after Musk promoted conspiracy theories that Simmons called “dangerous” in a recent interview with *Rolling Stone *.
The X reactions were immediate and polarized. Kiss fans regretted Simmons, with @kissfan2025 writing: “Gene is a legend, and X doesn’t deserve it. I will miss your updates! ” Others, however, criticized the decision, such as @xdefender2025, who posted: “If he can’t stand the heat, which comes out. The X is about freedom of expression, not to please everyone. ” Some speculate that Simmons can migrate to alternative platforms like Bluesky or Threads, which have gained popularity between celebrities who have left X in recent years, including names like Elton John and Whoopi Goldberg.
Simmons’ departure also raises questions about the impact of public figures by abandoning X. Although Musk has promoted the platform as a space for “absolute freedom of expression”, the loss of high profile celebrities can affect user base and X advertising revenue, which has faced significant declines since 2023, according to *Forbes *. In addition, Simmons, which has always been vocal on social issues, may be signaling a greater movement among artists seeking platforms more aligned with their values.
While Simmons leaves X behind, fans look forward to knowing where it will reappear online. Kiss, which ended their farewell tour * End of the Road * in 2023, remains active with media projects, and Simmons has promised to continue connecting with its followers – not only in X. This movement can be a watershed to the musk platform, which faces an uncertain future amid growing controversy.
