<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">American billionaire Elon Musk surprised his followers by changing his name on the “X” platform to “Kikyus Maximus”, a name that carries controversial connotations.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Changing the name to “Kykious Maximus” raises questions</span> </h2><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1200/674;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/376c52b1-5079-4abe-9883-a33edd3ede6e.webp" ></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The name appears to be a combination of far-right symbols and a meme currency, along with a possible reference to the Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius, played by Russell Crowe in the blockbuster film Gladiator. 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According to the Anti-Defamation League, the character has been described as a “hate symbol,” which has increased the controversy over Musk’s political and social orientations and ideas, especially after his association as an advisor to former US President Donald Trump.</p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Musk's silence fuels speculation about message behind change</span> </h3><figure class="media"><oembed url="https://x.com/muskimusmaximus/status/1874416679515820109?s=46"></oembed></figure><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> As usual, Elon Musk has not provided any official explanation for these sudden changes, leaving the door open to widespread speculation about his intentions and indirect messages. Some see the move as a sign of support for digital meme culture and a challenge to mainstream culture, while others believe it reinforces his association with far-right political circles. The move comes after he changed the name of Twitter to X in 2022, demonstrating his continued desire to challenge social and media norms.<br></p>