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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Christelle May Napiza

Is Elon Musk Buying Onlyfans? Here's Why the Fake Claim Is Trending Again

Is Elon Musk buying OnlyFans? (Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)

A screenshot with no source, a fabricated quote, and a grieving family's statement were all it took to convince millions that Elon Musk was about to buy OnlyFans.

The claim has resurfaced across social media platforms, recirculating a hoax that first went viral in March 2026. It traces back to a single post from the parody account @DailyNoud, which has no connection to Musk, X, or OnlyFans. There is no press release, court filing, regulatory disclosure, or verified statement from Musk supporting the claim. It is fabricated.

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