Here's how he boosted his wealth by $10.6 billion.
Besting Bezos
Tesla CEO and meme thief Elon Musk’s net worth just rocketed even further past Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’ — solidifying him as the richest person in the world even more.
Musk’s wealth was bolstered after a deal with investors boosted the value of SpaceX in excess of $100 billion, according to Bloomberg. His net worth hit $223 billion after the agreement, and gave him an additional $10.6 billion.
This put him well past Bezos whose net worth is a paltry $191.6 billion in comparison.
Second Verse
Knowing the bad blood and tension between the two rival billionaires, there’s no doubt this is yet another thing about Musk that’ll irk the Blue Origin founder. When Musk surpassed Bezos in Forbes’ billionaire rankings last week, he took the opportunity to poke a little fun at his fellow space entrepreneur.
"I’m sending a giant statue of the digit '2' to Jeffrey B., along with a silver medal," Musk wrote in an email to Forbes.
This also isn’t the first time Musk has bested Bezos in terms of wealth. In January, the SpaceX CEO surpassed Bezos for a while after Tesla shares surged.
Of course, the billionaire rankings probably don’t matter too much to two of the wealthiest people in the world. What actually matters is that it’s just another opportunity for Musk to dunk on Bezos — something that he’ll no doubt relish in for a while.
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The Tesla CEO won a $10 billion boost to his wealth on Monday, bringing his total net worth to $202 billion, according to Forbes' Real-Time Billionaires List. After gaining $1.3 billion since Friday, Bezos is worth an equally mind-boggling — although smaller — $198.9 billion.
Is Elon Musk richer than Jeff Bezos now? ›
Bezos has gained $23bn in 2024, while Musk has lost $31bn, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Jeff Bezos has dethroned Elon Musk to reclaim his title as the world's richest man.
How did Elon Musk overtake Jeff Bezos? ›
March 18: Musk overtakes Bezos—Musk's fortune was up about $5.5 billion Monday, helping him surpass Bezos, whose net worth increased by about $450 million. March 13: Bezos overtakes Musk—A fall in Tesla stock slid Musk's fortune down by $4 billion, and Bezos's net worth grew by about $195 million.
Who just became richer than Elon Musk? ›
Bezos' estimated net worth was up about $1.3 billion on Tuesday afternoon, while Musk's fortune had fallen about $1.2 billion, according to the Forbes Real-Time Billionaire List. Forbes estimates Bezos to be worth about $194.1 billion as of 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, and we estimate Musk to be worth about $193 billion.
Who is the richest person on earth today? ›
Who is world's no. 1 richest man? ›
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is the richest person and the richest man in the world with a net worth of $218 billion. After Musk is Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon. Other billionaires with some of the largest net worths include LVMH's Arnault, Microsoft's Bill Gates, and Oracle's Larry Ellison.
Who is richer, Jeff Bezos or Elon Musk in 2024? ›
$1.6T in Combined Wealth
| Rank | Name | Source |
|---|
| 1 | Elon Musk | Tesla, SpaceX |
| 3 | Jeff Bezos | Amazon |
| 2 | Bernard Arnault & family | LVMH |
| 4 | Mark Zuckerberg | Facebook |
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Clemente Del Vecchio
Clemente was at one time the world's youngest billionaire (at the age of 18), but he has since aged out of that title, which is now held by Livia Voigt.
Who is the richest person in history? ›
However, many believe Mansa Musa's wealth outdoes that of all modern billionaires. Mansa Musa ruled over the Mali empire in the 14th Century, and his incredible access to gold made him arguably the richest human to have ever lived. So, why is it that he has largely disappeared from the western historical imagination?
Who overtook Elon Musk as the richest person? ›
Jeff Bezos Briefly Overtakes Elon Musk As U.S.' Richest Person.
1. Françoise Bettencourt Meyers. With an eye-watering net worth of $99 billion, Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, a French businesswoman and philanthropist, is the richest woman in the world.
Who's richer, Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg? ›
It's the first time Zuckerberg has broken into the top three on Bloomberg's ranking of the richest people since Nov. 16, 2020, when he was worth $105.6 billion and Musk's fortune was $102.1 billion. Musk now has a net worth of $180.6 billion; Zuckerberg's is $186.9 billion.
Who is the richest kid in the world? ›
6 Richest Kids In The World 2024:
- Princess Charlotte of Wales, 8 years old - $5 Billion.
- Prince George, 10 years old - $3 Billion.
- Blue Ivy Carter, 12 years old - $1 Billion.
- Suri Cruise, 17 years old - $800 Million.
- Stormi Webster, 5 years old - $700 Million.
- Prince Louis, 5 years old - $400 Million.
It appears that like most of us casual folk, billionaires either go with an iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy. You don't see many of them rocking an Asus phone, or Sony, or Xiaomi, or any of the many other options. Just the absolute most popular brands.
Is Taylor Swift a billionaire? ›
The financial news outlet said she is the first artist to achieve billionaire status solely on the basis of her music, and estimated she has a $1.1 billion fortune.
How rich is Taylor Swift? ›
Forbes recently confirmed her $1.1 billion net worth, citing in part her massive ongoing Eras Tour and its subsequent concert movie. Swift has been strategic and generous with her money, investing in a sprawling $84 million real-estate portfolio and often donating to causes she supports.
How much is Jeff Bezos worth today? ›
Who is the current richest man in the world in 2024? ›
Bernard Arnault, the CEO and chairman of LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods group, has reclaimed the top spot as the richest person on January 31, 2024, surpassing Elon Musk.
