A massive data breach at 4Chan has sparked online speculation that tech billionaire Elon Musk may have secretly used the site under the pseudonym “The Antichrist.” The anonymous message board, known for its provocative and often extremist content, was recently hacked, leading to the leak of its source code, administrative data, and user emails.
A post on the subreddit r/LeaksandRumors has sparked claims that Musk may be behind a long-running 4Chan account known as “The Antichrist.” The account has posted content aligning with tech evangelism and far-right politics, often using cryptic language like “You use my tech every day” and “This is what happens when a billionaire reads Revelation and builds rockets.” It also once claimed to be testing popularity without using Musk’s name through a “smurf account.”
The theory took a darker turn due to several antisemitic and white supremacist posts allegedly made by the account, including disturbing statements like “Hitler was the beta version. I am the release candidate,” and “Without the white man, there would be no first world.” These posts have led many to believe the account was designed to provoke — or possibly impersonate — someone high profile like Musk.
Despite the viral speculation, We Got This Covered emphasises there is no direct evidence linking Musk to the account. While the billionaire has previously referenced 4Chan culture and memes, the platform’s long-standing history of trolling makes it more likely that the user was deliberately baiting attention.
For now, the theory remains speculative and firmly within internet conspiracy circles. Musk and his representatives have not issued any public comment regarding the matter.
