Elon Musk has reportedly fathered his 14th child, drawing more backlash from people online. But is it OK to criticize?

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has welcomed his 14th child with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, while also facing a paternity lawsuit from author Ashley St. Clair, who claims that another child is his.

Elon Musk has revealed that he and Neuralink director Shivon Zilis have welcomed a fourth child — bringing the tech billionaire’s confirmed brood to a total of 13 children.

As we’ve stated, they share four children together, who they welcomed via IVF and surrogacy. Back in 2021, Musk and Zilis welcomed twins via surrogate, named Azure and Strider. They welcomed a daughter named Arcadia in Feb 2024. On Feb 2025, they announced that they welcomed their fourth child together, a son named Seldon Lycurgus.

Seldon Lycurgus is Elon Musk's 14th child, and fourth with Neuralink director Shivon Zilis. Elon Musk listens as President Donald Trump meets with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 13, 2025.

Since becoming a father in 2002, the Tesla founder has welcomed 14 children spanning over four relationships DOGE cost-cutter-in-chief Elon Musk likened the U.S. retirement system to a pyramid scheme during a podcast with Joe Rogan.

The expense of operating the president's aircraft at an hourly rate is disputed, but appears to be between $177,843 and $206,337 per hour.

Elon Musk's expanding family includes children from his marriages, relationships, and with executive Shivon Zilis.