In Musk's "harem universe", there are the "concubine group" giving birth to offspring, and the chief steward handling financial disputes; he will also look for suitable "potential mothers" through X. Musk regards procreation as a mission to save humanity, claiming he is responding to the human crisis through action.
If you are an internet celebrity and suddenly receive a private message from the world's richest person asking you, "Do you want to have a child for me?", you would likely be shocked and stunned. However, in Musk's world, this is just a routine operation to promote the expansion of the 'baby legion.'
Behind the glamorous resume of the tech giant, Musk has another identity—father to at least 14 children. A recent in-depth report by The Wall Street Journal unveiled how he manages his "baby legion" and the love-hate relationships with the mothers of these children. In Musk's "harem universe," there is online selection of concubines, monetary arrangements for childbirth, and the chief steward handles the aftermath.
Musk refers to his children as a "legion," a term derived from ancient Roman military units that could accommodate thousands of soldiers. In his view, procreation is not only a personal choice but also a mission to save human civilization. He firmly believes that declining population is the greatest threat facing civilization, and he is taking practical actions to address this crisis.
At an investment conference in Saudi Arabia last year, he directly stated: "Without children, humanity is gone, and all policies are meaningless!" When the host teased him about being "hands-on", Musk admitted it was true; he practices what he preaches.
Musk's "concubine group" and 'chief steward.'
According to The Wall Street Journal, the most striking member of Musk's "concubine group" is the electronic music talent Grimes. This former couple has three children together, including the frequently publicized child X. In February of this year, Grimes publicly sought Musk's help on X, stating that their child was facing serious health issues, but Musk never responded. He did not want his son X to be so exposed, and similarly opposed any ineffectiveness.
Another important "concubine" is Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis. This Yale graduate is seen as a stabilizing force in Musk's life, enjoying a special status. She shares four children with Musk and often accompanies him to high-profile events, including meetings with Indian Prime Minister Modi and attending banquets held for Trump.
Musk's method of "recruiting a harem" has a distinctly modern character. According to the Wall Street Journal, he scouts for potential "mothers of his children" on X. As mentioned at the beginning, Cryptos influencer Tiffany Fang caught Musk's attention, and she received a private message asking if she would be willing to have his child, despite the fact that they had never met before.
Tiffany Fang ultimately declined the proposal, as she still hopes to build a family in the traditional way. However, when Musk learned that she had told friends about the matter, he immediately unfollowed her, resulting in a significant drop in her income on the platform.
It is noteworthy that Musk's "baby army" is managed by his private steward, Jared Birchall. This former Morgan Stanley wealth manager not only handles Musk's business affairs and political donations but also takes care of various "harem matters"—from arranging financial support to signing confidentiality agreements, and even participating in custody litigation.
Birchall once said during a recorded call:
"My job is to protect Musk... By working for Musk, I feel like I've experienced about three divorces."
The cost of rejecting confidentiality: child support decreased from 15 million to 0.02 million per month.
The recent uproar over this major revelation stems from Musk's story with conservative influencer Ashley Sinclair.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Musk followed her on X in the spring of 2023, then invited her to the company office, and their relationship quickly heated up. After their first intimate encounter, Musk eagerly said he wanted to "name their future child."
During a New Year's trip to Saint Barthélemy, Saint Clair told Musk that she was ovulating, to which Musk asked, "What are we waiting for?" As a result, the two conceived their son Romulus.
During the pregnancy, Musk allocated 2 million dollars to Saint Clair for pregnancy expenses, half of which was a "loan," including a monthly security fee of 0.1 million dollars. Additionally, Musk insisted that Saint Clair undergo a cesarean section, arguing that "natural birth would limit the baby's brain capacity," but as a Jewish woman, Saint Clair ultimately insisted on natural childbirth, and Musk mentioned that she should have 10 children.
After the child was born, Musk proposed an agreement through Berchal: a one-time payment of 15 million dollars as "settlement money," plus a monthly child support of 0.1 million dollars until the child is 21, with the condition that Saint Clair must keep the father's identity a secret, as he himself was "the second assassination target after Trump." If the agreement was violated, the full 15 million dollars would need to be returned.
However, Saint Clair refused to sign the agreement, arguing that it did not consider the possibility of the child becoming ill or Musk passing away prematurely, nor did it include security costs. Therefore, she opted for legal action, requesting a paternity test and reasonable child support. The results confirmed that this was indeed Musk's child, yet Musk still canceled the 15 million dollar agreement and gradually reduced the monthly child support from 0.1 million dollars to 0.02 million dollars, whereas her attorney's legal fees had already reached 0.24 million dollars.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Berchal had already warned Saint Clair: "When the child's mother chooses to litigate on such issues, the outcome is usually worse than what was originally negotiated." This prediction seems to have come true.
Currently, Musk has purchased a plot of land in Austin, Texas, planning to build a complex for multiple "concubines" and their children to live in adjacent Residences. Zilis has already moved in, while Grimes rejected this arrangement. Musk also invited Saint Clair to come to Austin "to spend some time with the baby army."
"The paranoid" billionaire's family model—only to save humanity!
Musk's management of his "baby army" presents a rare modern family model. In this complex system composed of confidentiality agreements, financial arrangements, and legal disputes, we see not just the private life of a technology giant, but also a contemporary fable of power, wealth, and emotional entanglement.
As Musk himself said: "Only the paranoid survive." In his world, even the most personal family matters are seen as an "engineering" project that requires careful planning — just like his space rockets, electric vehicles, and Social Media.
For the women involved in Musk's "children's army," this experience may very well be as Burchell said about Grimes: "You will never find true happiness." Nevertheless, Musk's "reproductive plan" continues, and his "army" keeps growing, which he believes is the only way to save human civilization.
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