Elon Musk is under fire from the gaming community following controversial claims about his gaming skills and a heated clash with popular Twitch streamer Asmongold. The dispute has sparked concerns about Musk’s authenticity, with leaked private messages and questionable actions tarnishing his reputation as a self-proclaimed world-class gamer.

Musk vs. Asmongold: A Missed Opportunity

Musk’s credibility took a hit after Asmongold challenged him to showcase his gaming skills in exchange for an exclusive streaming deal on X, Musk’s social media platform. Instead of accepting the challenge and potentially attracting Asmongold’s 3.6 million followers, Musk took a different approach.

Leaked private messages surfaced, and Musk stripped Asmongold of his verification badge—a feature that enables creators to earn ad revenue. While Musk has been vocal about luring Twitch creators to X, this move alienated a significant gaming audience.

Adding to the controversy, Musk criticized Twitch for its adult content policies but later permitted similar material on X. This inconsistency has further fueled backlash.

Musk’s Tweets Draw Community Notes

Musk escalated the feud by tweeting, “Asmon behaves like a maverick ‘independent’, but in reality has to ask his boss for permission before he can do anything. He is not his own man.” The tweets, which included leaked messages, were flagged by Community Notes for spreading disinformation.

While Musk didn’t go as far as deactivating Asmongold’s account—a tactic he’s used in the past—the streamer’s verification badge was later restored without explanation.

Gaming Claims Put Musk’s Credibility Under the Microscope

Musk’s alleged status as a top-tier player in games like Diablo IV and Path of Exile 2 has drawn skepticism. Some speculate he may have paid others to boost his ranking, a claim that strikes at the heart of his transparency.

Though gaming might seem trivial for someone hailed as a leading innovator, the controversy raises broader concerns. If Musk exaggerates or fabricates achievements in gaming, it invites questions about his honesty on more consequential matters.

A recent livestream further exposed Musk’s lack of elite-level gaming expertise. Critics argue that if he had framed himself as a casual gamer rather than a top player, the community might have been more forgiving. Instead, his grandiose claims invited scrutiny.

Asmongold Speaks Out

“It was stupid for him to have done this. The fact is people respect authenticity more than they respect success,” Asmongold said in a video response. “It just makes him look like an insecure a–hole.”

Gamer Backlash Escalates

Musk’s actions have sparked a wave of criticism from gamers who once supported his anti-establishment stance.

“This is a legendary meltdown, abuse of his power & exactly what the left does,” tweeted The Quartering.

Gamers, known for their disdain of authority figures, have turned against Musk for what they see as a lack of authenticity and an abuse of power.

“I’m a huge fan of Elon Musk—but this is embarrassing and very silly,” Asmongold said in another statement. “It achieves no goal and only makes him look bad.”