Elon Musk Sparks Controversy with Criticism of Twitch Streamer

by Tom January 17, 2025

Elon Musk, the owner of X and Twitter, caused a stir on social media when he publicly criticized Twitch streamer Zack Hoyt, also known as Asmongold. The controversy arose from allegations surrounding Musk’s high-level gameplay of Path of Exile 2, a game developed by Grinding Gear Games. Musk responded to a post by YouTuber Screamheart, sharing his thoughts and calling Asmongold “not his own man.” He also leaked direct messages between them discussing the streamer’s YouTube account management. This exchange has sparked a heated debate about Musk’s gaming abilities and his involvement in the gaming community.

– Elon Musk publicly criticized Twitch streamer Asmongold after controversy surrounding Musk’s Path of Exile 2 gameplay.
– Musk’s gaming abilities have been questioned, with players speculating that he may be paying others to boost his accounts.
– Asmongold and other content creators have analyzed Musk’s gameplay and found discrepancies in his knowledge and performance.

Elon Musk, the owner of X and Twitter, generated significant buzz on social media today with a barrage of posts aimed at Twitch streamer Zack Hoyt, also known as Asmongold. The dispute arises from controversy surrounding Musk’s high-level gameplay of Grinding Gear Games’ Path of Exile 2.

The exchange began when Musk responded to a post from YouTuber Screamheart, who shared a video discussing the allegations surrounding Musk’s Path of Exile 2 gameplay. Asmongold is featured in the video, suggesting that Musk did not personally achieve the progress on his level 97 character and implying that someone else played the account for him.

In response, Musk called Asmongold “not his own man” in a series of replies. He also shared what appears to be leaked direct messages between himself and Asmongold discussing the management of the streamer’s YouTube account. This exchange has sparked a heated back-and-forth between the two social media giants, following a deeper investigation into Musk’s involvement in the gaming world.

Although Musk has long been regarded as a gaming enthusiast and has expressed his admiration for games like Overwatch, questions have recently arisen regarding his actual gaming abilities. These doubts emerged as players scrutinized his performance and knowledge of the games he plays.

One game that has received particular attention is Diablo 4, which Musk claims to have dedicated hundreds of hours to. He proudly announced his ranking as one of the top 20 Diablo 4 players in the world, even reaching the number one spot. However, some skeptics question whether Musk is truly as knowledgeable and skilled in gaming as he claims while managing multiple prominent companies.

The discussion about Musk’s gaming abilities intensified after a livestream in early January, where he faced criticism for his gameplay in Path of Exile 2. Content creators like Quin69TV, penguinz0, and Asmongold analyzed footage and commentary from Musk’s stream, highlighting moments that suggest his unfamiliarity with the game’s mechanics. Some players speculate that Musk may be paying others to boost his in-game achievements, though this remains unconfirmed.

Asmongold released his own video on the topic, expressing agreement with Quin69TV’s analysis and questioning Musk’s honesty about his gaming experience. While Asmongold initially believed Musk was a serious player, he now suspects that Musk might have only played Path of Exile 2 briefly and exaggerated his involvement.

Amidst the controversy, X’s Community Notes feature clarified a few points. It clarified that the leaked screenshots from the direct messages were between Asmongold and his editor, not his bosses. The feature also listed Asmongold’s achievements in World of Warcraft to counter Musk’s assertion that he is “NOT good at video games.”

At the time of writing, Musk has not directly addressed the widespread criticism of his Path of Exile 2 gameplay. It remains to be seen how this dispute will unfold on social media and whether Musk will address the accusations against him.

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