Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, became the latest victim of a death hoax after a Somali-American TikToker claimed that Musk was “about to die” on December 31, 2025. The rumour spreader was identified as Fardowsa Muhumed (online handle: Dowza.z), who faced significant backlash after the video surfaced in which he made the controversial statement. The clip went viral online and even reached Musk, who responded to the video. The incident went as far as to spark a wave of backlash against the TikToker and even led to legal troubles for her. Read to know all about it.
Why did the TikToker make such a controversial statement regarding Elon Musk?
During a livestream on the last day of 2025, Somali-American TikToker, Fardowsa Muhumed discussed Elon Musk‘s recent public criticisms of alleged large-scale fraud involving Somali-run daycare businesses in Minnesota. The clip went viral, gathering millions of views and shares, not just because of Fardowsa’s opinion regarding Musk’s recent statements, but also for a controversial comment she made on him. While reacting to the photos of the Tesla CEO, she stated in English:
“I wouldn’t worry too much about him. He about to die.”
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