Vivian Wilson, the 20-year-old transgender daughter of tech billionaire Elon Musk, has made headlines once again, this time for a ruthless social media post that targeted her grandfather, Errol Musk. The post, which appeared on Instagram Threads, accused Errol of being a “racist,” “psychopath,” and even a “literal groomer” and “murderer.” Although Errol Musk has not been convicted of any such crimes, Vivian’s post quickly went viral, causing widespread reactions.
Errol Musk, initially unaware of his granddaughter’s post, was reportedly disappointed when he found out about the rant. Despite the post not mentioning him by name, it was clear that Vivian was referring to her grandfather, especially given the context of controversial moments from his past. The post was deleted shortly after, but not before screenshots of the rant circulated on other social media platforms, keeping the story alive.
Vivian's relationship with her father Elon Musk
Vivian’s latest post is part of a broader pattern of public disagreements with her family, particularly her father, Elon Musk. Over the years, she has often aired her grievances on social media, speaking out against her father, with whom she is estranged. Vivian has had a complex relationship with Elon, which became even more strained after she transitioned. In 2022, Vivian legally changed her name and gender, making it clear that she no longer wished to be associated with her biological father in any way.
Elon Musk, however, has refused to acknowledge his daughter’s transition. He has continued to refer to Vivian as his son and controversially stated that she had been “killed by the woke mind virus.” Vivian has hit back at her father, calling him “uncaring” and “narcissistic,” and accusing him of berating her for her “femininity and queerness” when she was younger. This estrangement highlights the deep divide between them, especially over issues related to gender identity and the transgender community.
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Vivian’s public stance and media presence
Vivian Wilson is no stranger to the public eye, but her presence has been largely shaped by her criticisms of the Musk family. Whether it’s addressing her estrangement from Elon or attacking her grandfather, she uses social media as a platform to share her feelings. In addition to her recent rant about Errol Musk, Vivian also shared her surprising discovery of her father’s alleged 13th child on Reddit. She found out about this news not from her family, but from a Reddit post in the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” subreddit. Her casual, humorous comment about discovering family news online—"If I had a nickel for every time I found out I had half-siblings through Reddit, I'd have two nickels"—revealed the ongoing disconnect between her and the Musk family.
This isn’t the first time Vivian learned major family news from online sources. In another video, she recalled finding out about her half-brother, Techno Mechanicus, in a similar way.
Vivian’s Estrangement and Her Journey as a Transgender Woman
Vivian was born in 2002 as Xavier Musk, the first child of Elon Musk and his first wife, Justine Wilson. Assigned male at birth, Vivian transitioned and legally changed her name and gender in 2022. Since then, she has made it clear that she no longer wants to be part of her biological father's life. She has expressed frustration over her father's public stance on transgender issues, with Elon Musk taking controversial positions, particularly on gender-affirming care for transgender individuals.
Musk has fathered at least 12 other children with three women: his ex-wife Justine Wilson, Canadian musician Grimes, and Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis.
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