Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and owner of social platform X, reportedly proposed to cryptocurrency influencer Tiffany Fong to have his child, despite never meeting her in person.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Musk initiated contact by following Fong on X in 2023, frequently interacting with her posts before sliding into her direct messages with the unexpected request.
Musk’s reported request stems from his belief that global population decline is a threat to civilisation.
The Journal reveals Musk has plans to father a "legion" of children with women he deems intelligent.
He has previously said he wants to help address the declining birth rate by having more children himself.
Tiffany Fong, however, turned down the offer, allegedly telling friends including fellow influencer Ashley St Clair that she preferred “a more traditional family.”
Musk, who already has at least 14 children with four different women, later unfollowed Fong after she shared details of the proposal with others.
Adding to the controversy, her friend, St Clair, a 26-year-old influencer with pro-MAGA leanings, went public earlier this year claiming she shares a child with Musk.
While Musk has not confirmed paternity outright, a DNA test cited by The Wall Street Journal showed a 99.9999% probability that he is the father.
The 31-year-old crypto commentator was reportedly concerned that rejecting Musk’s proposal might affect her earnings on X, the platform he owns.
Her fears proved valid, as she saw a noticeable drop in income shortly after Musk severed contact.
He also told her off for mentioning his request with others.
At the height of Musk’s engagement, Fong’s follower count surged to more than 335,000 on X and 48,000 on YouTube, earning her some £21,000 in platform rewards over two weeks.
Fong later confirmed to The Independent that she “did not feed this story” to the Wall Street Journal and “would have rather kept it private.”
Tiffany Fong is a cryptocurrency influencer and journalist, known for her candid approach to covering the crypto industry.
Born on March 19, 1994, in Las Vegas, Fong holds a degree in journalism and mass communication from the University of Southern California.
She often refers to herself as a "reluctant crypto journalist" and has become a well-known figure for her direct commentary and exclusive interviews in the crypto space.
Her social media presence and work have made her a notable voice in an otherwise niche industry.
Fong's path to fame began when she invested $200,000 in Celsius Network during the COVID-19 pandemic, which ultimately led to significant losses when the company collapsed in 2022.
Her viral YouTube video titled "Celsius Network: I LOST $200,000" brought her widespread attention.
She further solidified her reputation by reporting on the 2022 FTX collapse, conducting exclusive interviews with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, and breaking stories that had major implications on the crypto world.
This investigative work earned her recognition and credibility in cryptocurrency journalism.
On Polymarket, a decentralised prediction platform, a controversial betting pool was created speculating whether Fong was pregnant, potentially with Musk’s child.
The move drew widespread criticism for being invasive and unethical.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin openly condemned the bet, saying,
“Personally, I find such predictions very boring and an invasion of a person’s privacy and dignity.”
Fong has also shot down the gossip in no uncertain terms,
“As far as I know, I am not pregnant.”
Despite public outrage and debate over the ethics of prediction markets, such bets have had minimal long-term market effects.
However, reputational consequences remain a serious concern, especially when involving private individuals and personal matters.
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