Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is once again at the center of controversy after old photos of him sporting a distinct hairstyle resurfaced online. The images, taken during his 2021 trip to Miami for the Art Basel international art fair, have gone viral, igniting a wave of online backlash. Many social media users have drawn comparisons between Musk’s haircut and Adolf Hitler’s infamous look.
In the photos, Musk is seen with the sides and lower back of his head shaved, while the top of his hair remains long and swept to one side. The bold style quickly caught the attention of social media users, who wasted no time in drawing comparisons to historical figures known for their distinctive looks. One post on X (formerly Twitter) humorously referred to the style as a “2016 OG MAGA Hitler youth haircut,” while others made comparisons to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un or even high-ranking Nazi official Heinrich Himmler, calling it the “Himmler” hairstyle.
The reaction has sparked outrage online, with critics calling attention to the unintended historical associations the haircut evokes. While some have downplayed the controversy, defending Musk’s style as a personal choice, the backlash has nevertheless made waves on social media, with users expressing shock and dismay over the similarities to such controversial figures.
As the debate rages on, the incident highlights how public figures’ fashion choices—particularly those as bold as Musk’s—can quickly become the subject of intense scrutiny and criticism.
