💨 Abstract

Elon Musk, the world's richest person and a South Africa-born billionaire, has surpassed $500 billion in net worth, making him halfway to becoming the first trillionaire. This milestone was reported by Forbes on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as Tesla's stock rebounded. Musk's wealth is primarily derived from his roles as CEO of Tesla and SpaceX.

Courtesy: Garrin Lambley