In a stunning escalation of public criticism against one of the world’s most powerful and polarizing figures, attorney and journalist Seth Abramson, the author of an upcoming unauthorized biography of Elon Musk, has openly declared that Musk may possess the lowest IQ of any billionaire alive today.
Abramson, who has chronicled Musk’s career and behavior in a detailed narrative set to publish later this year, took to X (formerly Twitter) with an explosive series of posts that directly challenge not only Musk’s self-constructed image as a genius innovator but also the credibility of the cult-like fandom that surrounds him.
These remarks come at a time when public discourse is increasingly shaped by intellectual property lawsuits, media liability concerns, and the cost of high-stakes reputational damage, especially for high-profile figures like Musk.
Abramson Slams the “Genius” Myth Backed by No Evidence. Abramson’s attack wasn’t veiled in implication—it was a direct and forceful repudiation of what he sees as a manufactured persona. “As an Elon Musk biographer, I would peg his IQ as between 100 and 110,” Abramson wrote on Thursday, sharply undercutting the widespread internet mythos that places Musk’s IQ somewhere near the genius level, often above 150, without any proof. The controversy has implications not just for celebrity reputations, but also touches on broader themes of media malpractice and the legal ethics of misinformation.
“There’s zero evidence in his biography of anything higher,” he emphasized, making it abundantly clear that his judgment was based on exhaustive research and not ideological disdain. The comment immediately sparked a digital wildfire, especially among Musk’s most ardent followers and MAGA-aligned online spaces where Musk is revered not only as a business magnate but as a cultural and political symbol.
