On platforms like Twitter or Threads, sometimes just one funny claim from one random account can spark a massive reaction that inevitably goes viral. When big names like Stephen King and Elon Musk are involved—especially since they both love to share their opinions—it can quickly turn into a full-on frenzy. In the past day, social media has been buzzing about a rumored showdown between King, the iconic horror author, and Musk, the billionaire tech mogul who owns X (formerly Twitter).
Per the rumors, Stephen King called Elon Musk the “First Lady,” sparking a big reaction from Elon. Supposedly, he had a meltdown, banned King, then unbanned him, and now the original tweet is gone. No tweet meltdown seems to be visible now. The “First Lady” nickname supposedly came up after Elon was seen in a family photo with 16 of President-elect Donald Trump’s relatives, but Melania wasn’t in it.
Did Stephen King Call Elon Musk First Lady? And, Was He Kicked Off X/Twitter?
This story has blown up all over the internet with rumors that the “First Lady” comment got Stephen King’s account banned or suspended. For Elon Musk, who’s always talked up X as a place for free speech and open debate, kicking out someone over one minor banter seemed pretty contradictory. This irony, combined with King supposedly cracking jokes at Elon’s expense, set the stage for the online drama we’re all watching unfold.
Stephen King’s fans couldn’t help but admire the outspoken author as they cheered him on for this hilarious remark. Some people even hinted that Musk’s reaction showed he couldn’t handle criticism, throwing around words like “thin-skinned” and “ironic.” King’s supporters also encouraged him to check out other platforms like Threads, where they thought he might get a warmer welcome.
One Twitter user wrote,
So did I hear right? Stephen King called Elon “the First Lady” because of his egregious support of Trump and the post was removed? For such a supporter of “free speech” and bullying by bigots on this app, Musk sure has such a thin skin for being called names…or being called out
Over on Threads, another said:
Stephen King got kicked off X this morning for calling Elon Musk the first lady. Once again, I realize just how much I love Stephen King. 👌
The comments kept coming, with one user writing:
Stephen King calling Elon Musk the First Lady and getting kicked off X for it is hysterical. He has since been reinstated, but there may be no better way to get canned from this app than that 😂 King has balled at an elite level twice as long as LeBron has. Respect.
But as the story spread, one key detail was missing: there was no sign of any post from King making the “First Lady” comment, and no proof his account had been removed or suspended. No screenshots showed up, and neither King nor Musk made any official statements. We can confirm the whole thing was just viral satire that got out of hand.
The “First Lady” comment and the supposed ban or suspension originated from a fake story that went viral, with people mistakenly sharing it as something they believed happened for real. This isn’t the first time satire has been taken seriously online, and it definitely won’t be the last. It’s just a reminder that fact-checking is key—especially when stories seem almost too crazy to believe.
To clarify: No, Stephen King did NOT call Elon Musk the “First Lady” on Twitter. It was a joke started by some random account that went viral. King was not suspended or banned, and the whole interaction never happened.
