Trolls hijack Elon Musk’s stream, call him ‘Pedophile’ and ‘Pathetic’

Elon Musk’s latest attempt to showcase his gaming skills turned into a chaotic mess as the trolls flooded the livestream with some vicious insults. The SpaceX CEO, playing Path of Exile 2 via Starlink on his private jet, faced relentless insults referencing his business ventures, personal life, and political ties. Despite the onslaught, Musk mostly ignored the abuse until there was an abrupt end to the stream after the repeated in-game deaths. It left viewers debating whether Musk got rattled or just unlucky.Within minutes of the stream, Musk’s chat exploded with hateful messages and chaos. Trolls like “ELON_MUSK_IS_A_PEDOPHILE" and "ELON_MUSK_IS_PATHETIC" spammed the screen. A troll even impersonated Ashely St. Clair, the woman locked in the legal battle with Elon Musk over child support, for further provoking him.Despite the onslaught, the SpaceX CEO stayed expressionless. He muted some offenders but refused to disable his chat entirely. Some fans urged Musk to use “Do Not Disturb” mode, but he chose to ignore the comments and play on. Despite his stoic demeanor, the insults didn’t stop. It ranged from jabs at Tesla’s stock performance to crude remarks about his relationships. Such relentless trolling highlighted the online gaming communities, the darker side, where even the richest man in the world is not spared.A particularly shocking message read, “Please jerk off Mr. Trump so he dies of a heart attack!” was a clear jab at the ties of Musk to the President. The comment was posted just 5 minutes after Musk started the stream. It highlights how quickly the chat devolved into political trolling. The other users piled upon and referenced Musk's conservative leanings and some past controversies, too.The crude remark went viral, with the critics slamming the lack of moderation in the stream. Yet, the refusal of Musk to shut chat suggests either his unwillingness to let the trolls win or his stubbornness.Beyond insults, Musk's actual gameplay was a huge target. Playing on the hardest mode of Path of Exile 2, the SpaceX CEO repeatedly died to the early bosses. At one point, he blamed the lost connection. The critics called it a perfect excuse as he was using his Starlink internet.This is not the first time Musk's gaming skills have been questioned. Earlier this year, he admitted to having hired a pro to level up his character. Even his daughter Vivian Wilson called him “dogshit awful” at the games. The recent stream just reinforced Musk’s reputation.The polarizing public persona of Elon Musk makes him a prime target. His political statements, wealth, controversial business decisions, and high-profile divorces have earned him both fierce detractors and loyal fans. The stream, in a manner, became the battleground for the tensions, with the trolls seizing the opportunity to vent their frustrations.Despite the negativity, the stream garnered approx. 2 million+ views on X, proving the presence of Musk is enough to drive engagement— whether toxic or positive. For now, it looks like even the powerful figures are not immune to the online gaming culture’s chaos.