A resurfaced image of billionaire Elon Musk sporting an unusual haircut has gone viral, with social media users comparing it to historical and pop culture figures, including Adolf Hitler, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, and Zorg from The Fifth Element. While many assumed it to be a recent change, reports indicate that the image dates back to 2021, when Musk reportedly gave himself the haircut.
The photo, which was taken during The Wall Street Journal’s CEO Council event in 2021, has once again gained traction online. Several users have shared different angles of the haircut, prompting a wave of reactions. One person joked, “Elon’s barber was like ‘POINT TO WHAT YOU WANT!'” while another quipped, “I did not expect Elon to go for the full Kim Jong-un look.” Others compared his style to “Kim Jong-un, Hitler, and 90s Depeche Mode.”
Musk himself acknowledged the haircut at the time, responding to a fan page post from Tesla Silicon Valley Club with, “Did it myself.”
Over the years, speculation about Musk’s changing hairline has been a frequent topic, with many suggesting he underwent hair restoration treatments. The Tesla CEO has previously joked about it, saying, “What’s amazing is how net worth makes your hair grow.”
Beyond the viral image, Musk continues to be in the headlines for Tesla’s expansion into the Indian market, his political views, and his involvement in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).