Ilon Musk has found himself at the center of controversy after being accused of using a "booster" service to level up a character to 97 in Path of Exile 2. The allegations surfaced following a 32-minute video by popular streamer Asmongold, who dissected the claims of Musk "cheating" by either purchasing a high-level character or having someone else level it up in-game. The core of the controversy lies in the time commitment required to reach such a high level, prompting questions about how Musk manages to juggle his responsibilities at SpaceX, Tesla, and X while dedicating the necessary hours to gaming.

Further fueling the debate, viewers noted that during Musk's streams, he appeared unfamiliar with the game mechanics, which seemed inconsistent with someone who had supposedly leveled a character from zero to 97. This observation led to widespread skepticism among the gaming community.

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In response to Asmongold's video, Musk took to social media to defend himself, humorously suggesting that he too "needs to coordinate with the boss." He also made a comment about Asmongold needing to consult with a team of editors before posting on the X network. Asmongold quickly clarified that he does not have a "boss" and that any editors he works with are employed by him, a common practice among YouTube and Twitch content creators to streamline their content production process.

Asmongold's rebuttal highlighted what he perceived as Musk's lack of understanding about the behind-the-scenes work involved in content creation, adding another layer to the ongoing debate sparked by the initial allegations.