Elon Musk, known for his futuristic projects, his tech empire, and his 14 children, has long been considered the man on a mission to “populate Mars” and build an intergalactic legacy. But now another world-renowned celebrity has dethroned him in a way that was as crazy as it was unexpected, sparking an explosion of reactions on social media.
He’s not a tech rival or an oil king, but the tireless pop and business star: Nick Cannon.
A race for inheritance… 21st century style
For several years, Elon Musk has made no secret of his concern about the declining birth rate in developed countries. He has often repeated that “civilization is in danger if people don’t have more children.” True to his words, the Tesla and SpaceX boss is now the father of 14 children from various relationships.
But now Nick Cannon, host, rapper, producer and true cultural phenomenon, has just announced the birth of his 15th child, all in a theatrical setting on Instagram, with the caption:
“I’m early, Elon. The Cannonverse is expanding.”
Internet on fire 🔥
The news sparked an instant viral surge. Hashtags like #CannonVsMusk, #LegacyWars, and #BabyBoomBattle quickly trended on X (formerly Twitter), TikTok, and Instagram.
Some Internet users applaud this “friendly competition” between two celebrities as different as they are famous:
“Musk wants to colonize Mars. Cannon wants to populate Earth. Both are visionaries!” commented one user on Reddit.
Others, more critical, point to a form of absurd race for paternity:
“Having many children doesn’t automatically mean leaving a good legacy. You have to be there.”
Two visions of heritage
Where Elon Musk sees his children as the heirs of a technological vision (some even have names worthy of science fiction films, like X Æ A-12), Nick Cannon instead celebrates a diversity of families and cultural expressions, saying he wants to “love and support each of [his] children in their own way.”
Cannon, far from discreet, regularly shares family moments on his social media, sometimes even multiple pregnancy announcements in a year. His uninhibited style, sometimes considered extravagant, earns him as many critics as admirers.
A symbolic rivalry?
While this “competition” may raise a smile, it raises deeper questions about our times:
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What is the true definition of an inheritance?
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Is it a question of number or of value transmitted?
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Is cultural and media influence more significant than technological or financial success?
Some analysts note that, in reality, Musk and Cannon symbolize two forms of modern dynasties: one rooted in science and technology, the other in spectacle, emotion, and pop culture.
And now ?
Nick Cannon has already hinted that he doesn’t intend to stop there.
“As long as I’m healthy and have love to give, why stop?” he said on a TV show.
Elon Musk, for his part, has not publicly responded to this news. But knowing his taste for challenges, it wouldn’t be surprising if a cryptic tweet were soon on the horizon.
A Live Legacy
In an era where celebrities are followed like Netflix series, this race for posterity takes on the air of a real-time saga, mixing drama, humor, love and ambition.
As the world looks on in fascination—or disbelief—at these figures with many children, one thing is certain: the legacy of the 21st century is no longer played out solely in history books or boardrooms, but also in news feeds and heated commentary.
