Elon Musk Just Became 1st Person Ever Worth $800 Billion
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Half of the top ten richest people on the planet moved up or down on Forbes’ Real-Time Billionaires ranking in a wild first month of the year.
Elon Musk reflected on the old saying that money can’t buy happiness, just days after crossing a net worth of $800 billion. His post on X sparked a mix of serious thoughts and humour online, with users sharing reactions ranging from life advice to jokes about wealth and joy.
Elon Musk is not just a name in the tech world; as of January 2026, he holds the title of the wealthiest person on Earth, with a staggering net worth of $775.4 billion, according to Forbes. However, the realm of comic books introduces us to a myriad of superheroes who possess wealth that rivals or even surpasses that of the real-world billionaire.