Elon Musk is no stranger to making headlines—whether it’s for launching rockets, stirring controversy on X (formerly Twitter), or expanding his ever-growing brood of children. But now, the internet has found an unexpected parallel for Musk’s personal life: a Chinese imperial drama.
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A viral Twitter thread by @AngelicaOung has hilariously reimagined Musk’s partners and co-parents as characters straight out of a Qing Dynasty palace saga, each playing a classic role in the power struggles of an emperor’s harem. With Musk’s growing list of baby mamas, one user quipped that he has officially entered Concubine Chaos Mode, complete with betrayals, strategic maneuvering, and public spectacles fit for a multi-season TV show.
At the heart of this dynastic drama is musician and former partner Grimes, who the Twitter user dubbed The Beloved But Defiant Concubine. Much like the legendary Pearl Consort of Emperor Guangxu, Grimes was adored yet punished for her refusal to conform. Despite Musk’s apparent favoritism, their on-again, off-again relationship has been marked by breakups, public feuds, and cryptic social media spats. In a true imperial tragedy, Pearl Consort was ultimately thrown down a well and left to perish—a fate that, thankfully, Grimes has only metaphorically endured in the ruthless court of public opinion.