Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has made history by becoming the first individual ever to achieve a net worth of $500 billion, according to Forbes. This unprecedented milestone reflects the soaring value of Tesla stock and has positioned Musk as one of the wealthiest individuals on the planet, now richer than historical figures such as John D. Rockefeller. Experts speculate that Musk could soon become the world’s first trillionaire, potentially reaching that status within the next eight years. His extraordinary wealth surpasses the GDP of numerous countries and highlights the significant impact of his ventures in technology and automotive industries.