Elon Musk welcomes 14th child with partner Shivon Zilis amid ongoing paternity dispute

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has confirmed the birth of his 14th child, Seldon Lycurgus, with Shivon Zilis, an executive at his Neuralink company. The couple, who previously welcomed twins Strider and Azure (3) and daughter Arcadia (1), have expanded their family once again.

Shivon Zilis announces the birth of Seldon Lycurgus

Zilis shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), stating:
"Discussed with Elon [Musk] and, in light of beautiful Arcadia's birthday, we felt it was better to also just share directly about our wonderful and incredible son, Seldon Lycurgus. Built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold. Love him so much."

Musk, known for his pro-natalist views, has often spoken about the importance of large families to prevent population decline.

Ongoing paternity dispute over Musk’s 13th child

The news of Musk’s latest child comes amid a legal battle involving his alleged 13th child. Ashley St. Clair, a 26-year-old MAGA influencer, has claimed that Musk fathered her son, referred to as "RSC" in court filings.

St. Clair has filed for sole custody, alleging that Musk has played no role in the child’s upbringing. A New York judge has ordered Musk to respond to a paternity test request by May 29, 2025.

Musk’s expanding family

With the birth of Seldon Lycurgus, Musk now has at least 14 children from multiple relationships:

• With Shivon Zilis: Strider, Azure, Arcadia, and Seldon Lycurgus
• With Justine Wilson (First Wife): Twins Vivian & Griffin, and triplets Kai, Saxon & Damian (Firstborn Nevada Alexander passed away at 10 weeks old)
• With Musician Grimes: Sons X Æ A-12 (“X”) & Techno Mechanicus, and daughter Exa Dark Sideræl

Reports have also surfaced that Musk has offered his sperm to friends and acquaintances, further reinforcing his advocacy for population growth.

Musk’s views on procreation align with his belief that low birth rates threaten the future of civilization. While he continues to expand his family, his legal battles and complex relationships highlight the personal challenges that come with his global ambitions and personal philosophy on human survival.