The Tesla founder has been dubbed a “modern-day Genghis Kahn” — the 12th Century Mongol conqueror who is said to have fathered hundreds of children during his reign — in

Elon Musk stirred controversy by expressing interest in Genghis Khan’s history, amidst claims by influencer Ashley St. Clair that she gave birth to his 13th child. Musk has not confirmed the claim. His post led to humorous comparisons on social media,

Elon Musk’s ‘particular interest’ in Genghis Khan, amid rumours of his 13th child with Ashley St. Clair, cannot be ignored. What could be the reason for the Tesla boss’ interest?

Thirteen-times-a-dad Elon Musk has wryly embraced comparisons to Genghis Khan, the Mongol warlord who is estimated to be an ancestor of one in every 200 humans alive today. Musk posted on his social network X that he found “the history of Genghis Khan particularly interesting” after comedian Shane Cashman posted that Musk and Khan shared “the same family values” in a quip highlighted by The Daily Beast.

Just as speculation swirls that Musk has fathered a 13th child—this time with conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair- the Tesla CEO in a tweet said he finds Ghengis Khan 'interesting'. Elon Musk has often been called 'modern-day Genghis Khan'.

Elon Musk drew social media attention with a post about Genghis Khan, days after influencer Ashley St. Clair claimed he fathered her child. St. Clair revealed their alleged relationship and five-month-old son,

Elon Musk, who is yet to react to St. Clair's claims, is father to twelve children, whom he welcomed with three different women in span of over 20 years.