Japanese public questions Elon Musk’s parenting after claim he fathered pop star’s child
The claim by conservative influencer Ashley St Clair has fuelled speculation and debate over the billionaire’s growing family
“He made it seem like it was just his altruism and he generally believed these people should just have children,” St Clair was quoted as saying. She also alleged that Musk had expressed concern over declining birth rates and indicated he was willing to donate sperm to anyone who asked.
Her claims have not been independently verified, and the identity of the Japanese pop star remains undisclosed. Musk has not publicly commented on the claim.
Even so, the story has captured public attention in Japan, though mainstream media and commentators have been careful to avoid naming anyone thus far.
“It is embarrassing to even pry into this kind of thing,” comedian Hiroiki Ariyoshi said on his Sunday evening radio programme, to laughter from his fellow presenters.