The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has stirred speculation by changing his name on the social media platform X to “Kekius Maximus.”
The tech billionaire, who is known to be a close ally of US President-Elect Donald Trump, has not offered an explanation for the new name or his updated profile picture, which features Pepe the Frog—a meme linked with far-right groups.
This move has caused ripples in the cryptocurrency market, with the value of a meme coin sharing the same name surging significantly.
Although Musk’s social media posts have been known to influence cryptocurrency prices in the past, it remains uncertain whether he has any direct ties to this specific meme coin.
What Does “Kekius Maximus” Mean?
“Kekius” appears to be a Latinised version of “kek,” a term that began as gamer slang akin to “laugh out loud” but has since been adopted by some alt-right circles.
Interestingly, “Kek” is also the name of an ancient Egyptian god of darkness, often depicted with the head of a frog.
The “Maximus” portion of the name might evoke comparisons to Maximus Decimus Meridius, the protagonist played by Russell Crowe in the film Gladiator.
What’s in the New Profile Picture?
Musk’s updated profile image shows Pepe the Frog dressed as a Roman soldier, holding what appears to be a game console.
As Musk remains silent on the meaning behind these changes, the internet is awash with theories, from cultural commentary to potential links to cryptocurrency promotion.
