Ilon Musk 'leaked' Asmongold streamer's private messages after being exposed by gamers

Elon Musk's Path of Exile 2 Leveling Controversy: A Public Exchange with Asmongold

Following accusations of using a "boosting" service to reach level 97 with a character in Path of Exile 2, Elon Musk engaged in a public exchange of private messages with popular streamer Asmongold.

The controversy ignited after Asmongold released a 32-minute video addressing allegations of Musk "cheating" by either purchasing a high-level character or employing someone to level it. The video highlighted the significant time investment required to reach level 97, questioning how Musk could manage his responsibilities at SpaceX, Tesla, and X while simultaneously dedicating the necessary time to the game. Further fueling the speculation, viewers noted Musk's apparent inexperience during his streams, contradicting the expertise expected from someone who allegedly leveled a character to 97.

Musk responded to Asmongold's video, claiming he too "needs to coordinate with the boss," and suggesting Asmongold consults a team of editors before posting on X. Asmongold countered that he is his own boss and employs editors for post-production, a standard practice for many streamers on YouTube and Twitch, allowing them to concentrate on content creation.

Asmongold interpreted Musk's comment as demonstrating a lack of understanding regarding the behind-the-scenes aspects of content creation. The exchange highlights the clash between the public perception of Musk's accomplishments and the scrutiny faced by prominent figures engaging in online gaming communities.