Tech billionaire Elon Musk has gone silent on X (formerly Twitter) following shocking allegations that he secretly fathered a child with 26-year-old conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair.
Musk, 53, responded to the bombshell claim with a one-word tweet, simply writing: “Whoa.” However, he has neither confirmed nor denied St. Clair’s statements.
The controversy erupted after St. Clair took to social media, revealing that she and Musk share a child—an allegation that, if true, would bring Musk’s total number of known children to 13.
Musk Goes Offline Amid Scandal, Cites Work on AI
In an unexpected move, Musk announced that he would be taking a break from X, claiming that he needs time to refine the Grok 3 AI model, which he called the “smartest AI on Earth.”
“Will be honing the product with the team all weekend, so offline until then,” Musk posted before disappearing from the platform.
His silence, however, has only fueled speculation, with many questioning whether his social media hiatus is truly about work—or an attempt to dodge the controversy.
Ashley St. Clair’s Shocking Revelation: “I Was Told to Keep It a Secret”
St. Clair, a former Babylon Bee contributor, made headlines after revealing details about her alleged clandestine relationship with Musk.
According to her, their romance began in May 2023, sparked by direct messages on X.
“Musk was funny, smart, and down-to-earth. It started with interactions on X, and then he slid into my DMs. I think it was a meme,” she recalled.
Their private conversations, she claims, quickly escalated into something more intimate, eventually leading to her pregnancy.
However, St. Clair says she was instructed to keep the child’s existence under wraps.
“I was told to keep it secret. I was being asked to keep it a secret forever,” she admitted in an interview with The New York Post.
“Musk Provided Me with a Lavish NYC Apartment—But No Public Acknowledgment”
St. Clair further alleged that Musk arranged for her to live in a high-end apartment in New York’s Financial District, providing her with security detail but little else.
Despite the apparent financial support, she claimed she was left completely isolated during her pregnancy.
“Every part of my career, everything I used to do—I couldn’t do anymore. I was told not to tell anybody,” she stated.
St. Clair also disclosed that Musk requested his name be left off the birth certificate—a move she agreed to for privacy and security reasons.
Musk Has Not Responded to Private Messages, St. Clair Says
As speculation grew, St. Clair took aim at Musk’s lack of engagement, claiming he had been ignoring her attempts to communicate.
“Elon, we have been trying to communicate for the past several days, and you have not responded,” she wrote.
Instead, Musk’s only public reaction was his cryptic “Whoa” tweet—posted in response to another user who accused St. Clair of “plotting for HALF A DECADE to ensnare Elon Musk.”
St. Clair, however, fired back, stating:
“We are waiting for Elon to publicly acknowledge his parental role… Ashley trusts that Elon intends to finish their agreement quickly, in the best interests of the child they share.”
Why Did St. Clair Go Public Now?
According to St. Clair, she never intended to disclose the existence of the child but was forced to speak out after learning that tabloid media planned to expose her.
“I have not previously disclosed this to protect our child’s privacy and safety. But in recent days, it has become clear that tabloid media intends to do so, regardless of the harm it will cause,” she explained.
Musk’s Expanding Family: How Many Children Does He Have?
Elon Musk, known for his views on population growth and procreation, already has 12 children with multiple women.
His known children include:
- With ex-wife Justine Wilson: Twins Vivian and Griffin, and triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian.
- With musician Grimes: X Æ A-Xii (“X”), Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus.
- With Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis: Twins Strider and Azure, plus a third child revealed last year.
If St. Clair’s allegations are true, Musk’s child with her would be his 13th known offspring.
What Happens Next? Will Musk Address the Allegations?
For now, Musk remains silent—leaving the world speculating about the truth behind St. Clair’s claims.
While St. Clair has vowed to protect her child’s privacy, she also insists that Musk should acknowledge his parental role.
With Musk’s high-profile interview with Donald Trump scheduled to air next week, many are wondering:
➡️ Will Musk finally address the rumors?
➡️ Or will he continue to let speculation run wild?