In a surprising revelation, it has been confirmed that Elon Musk, the renowned Tesla founder and SpaceX CEO, has become a father to his 12th child. This recent addition to his family was welcomed in early 2024 with Shivon Zilis, the director of Neuralink Corp. Musk, who has fathered his children through three different women over a span of two decades, has been known to keep his personal life private, often requesting privacy for his children.

Musk's parenting journey began in 2002 when he had his first child with his then-wife, Justine Wilson. Sadly, their firstborn, Nevada Alexander, passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) at only 10 weeks old. Coping with this tragedy, Wilson and Musk turned to IVF and went on to have twins named Vivian and Griffin in 2004. Later, in 2006, they welcomed triplets named Kai, Saxon, and Damian.

Following his divorce from Wilson in 2008, Musk went on to have children with singer-songwriter Grimes. Their on-again, off-again relationship began in 2018 and resulted in the birth of three children. Their first child, X Æ A-Xii, was born in May 2020. Their second child, Exa Dark Sideræl, was born via surrogate in December 2021. The birth date of their third child, Techno Mechanicus, has not been made public.

Musk and Grimes have been open about their unconventional approach to naming their children, particularly their firstborn, X Æ A-Xii, whose original name was X Æ A-12 but was later modified. Despite their unique naming choices, both Musk and Grimes have expressed their dedication to building a strong family culture and co-parenting their children.

However, their relationship has faced challenges, and in September 2021, Musk confirmed their semi-separation, although they still maintain a loving relationship. In 2023, the couple filed lawsuits against each other regarding parental rights, highlighting some parental disagreements.

Adding to the complexity of Musk's family dynamics, his most recent child was born with Shivon Zilis, who serves as the director of Neuralink Corp. While little is known about the details of their relationship, Musk has confirmed the arrival of their child earlier this year, dismissing any suggestion of secrecy surrounding the birth.

With the ongoing legal battle between Musk and Grimes over parental rights, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold. Regardless of these personal challenges, Musk continues to make groundbreaking advancements in the tech and space industries, leaving a lasting mark on history.