Elon Musk’s recent livestream of the video game Path of Exile 2 ended abruptly after he was relentlessly cyberbullied by gamers. The incident highlights the challenges even high-profile figures like Musk face in the online world, especially when playing video games. Here’s a look at what happened during the stream, the abuse Musk endured, and how the situation unfolded.
What Led to Musk’s Livestream Rage Quit?
On a Saturday night, Musk decided to showcase Path of Exile 2, one of his favorite games, while flying aboard his private jet. The stream, which was broadcast live on X (formerly Twitter), aimed to demonstrate Starlink’s in-flight WiFi capabilities. Musk chose to play on the game’s hardest difficulty level, but things didn’t go as planned.
Musk, a self-proclaimed top player of Path of Exile, struggled through the game. The real trouble, however, came from the relentless cyberbullying in the chat. Within minutes of the livestream starting, a player posted an offensive comment, and it only worsened from there.
The Cyberbullying Escalates
Musk’s game was quickly overshadowed by cruel comments flooding the chat. Trolls began spamming the livestream with hurtful messages, including insults and personal attacks. One user made a disturbing comment about Musk’s relationship with former President Donald Trump, while others posted offensive usernames like “ELON_IS_A_PEEDOPHILE” and “ELON_MUSK_IS_PATHETIC.”
For over an hour, Musk remained silent, blasting techno music in the background. During this time, the abusive comments continued, with some messages even targeting Musk’s personal life, including references to his custody battle with his ex-wife and estranged daughter.
Attempts to Help Musk in the Chat
Some viewers tried to help Musk by offering advice on how to mute the chat, but their efforts were drowned out by the overwhelming abuse. Other comments encouraged viewers to support Musk’s business ventures, such as Tesla and Starlink, but these were quickly overshadowed by the trolls’ relentless mocking.
At one point, Musk responded to the chaos by commenting on the negativity in the chat. Despite a few attempts to control the situation, the cyberbullying continued with no real intervention.
Musk’s Stream Ends Abruptly
After enduring over an hour of mockery, Musk’s livestream abruptly ended when his WiFi connection cut out. The stream was later deleted from X, but it was quickly re-uploaded to YouTube by other users who had saved it.
This incident serves as a reminder of the harsh realities of online interactions, especially for public figures like Musk. Despite being one of the world’s wealthiest and most influential individuals, Musk was unable to avoid the toxic environment of internet trolls.
What’s Next for Elon Musk and His Online Presence?
While Elon Musk may have briefly left the livestream due to the cyberbullying, it’s clear that the online community’s treatment of public figures is a growing concern. Whether this incident will impact Musk’s future online activities or influence his approach to managing his digital presence remains to be seen.
As the incident continues to circulate online, it raises questions about how platforms and content creators can better handle harassment and create safer spaces for all users.
