Just when you think Musk has reached peak cringe, he takes it up a notch by describing AI music as ‘awesome-core’ – 21 totally human-made burns

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Oonagh Keating. Updated October 12th, 2026

Add as preferred source on Google Add as preferred source on Google ” alt=””>–> We suspect a word cloud of public opinion on Elon Musk would feature the words ‘cringe’, ‘Embarrassing’, and ‘awkward’ in large type, as well as some other words to do with that ‘Roman’ salute, and his slash and burn stint with Doge.

There’s absolutely nothing about this clip from the X Takeover event in Texas to make us think otherwise.

“Calling it slop-core is a misnomer, frankly… it’s awesome-core.”

In fairness, the whole world does turn to Elon Musk for guidance on what music they should like, along with which political parties to support, fashion tips, and how to get your kids to love you.

When one Musk-licking account posted it on Twitter, the pisstaking began in earnest.

Elon talking about AI music videos: “Calling it slop-core is a misnomer, it’s awesome-core”

I am cringing out of my skin. pic.twitter.com/gghSU5R8j3

— pokey pup (@Whatapityonyou) October 11, 2026

It’s amazing how much he despises art https://t.co/hJ5UvAhU6B

— evan loves worf (@esjesjesj) October 11, 2026

Is it 'wow'? AI can do good taste? 🤣 Proof positive that Musk's genius is and always has been convincing people he's a genius 😒

— seonaid mcgill (@millymoo97) October 11, 2026

— Dr. Geoffrey DOOM notary public (@GeoffDOOM) October 11, 2026

He sounds like Nazi Porky Pig when he talks https://t.co/7TFNrObpJO

— HopeInTheUSA🌉 (@HopeInTheUSA) October 11, 2026

— 𝙾𝚕𝚍 𝚁𝚘𝚋𝚘𝙲𝚘𝚙 🤖🚨💥 (@OldRoboCop) October 11, 2026

It should be possible to die of cringe, so we wouldn't have had to put up with the last 10 years of him.

— Karmon Nyktra (@karmonyk) October 11, 2026

A man who took credit for things he never invented, never created, being a massive AI fanboy seems totally on brand.

— CharlesWynfordLodge (@2hrTV) October 11, 2026

Its crazy how no amount of money make this man remotely charismatic and likable https://t.co/AMuEH7Chcm

— Madeline (@Dumbmothwoman) October 11, 2026

Generational loser https://t.co/O4M53gl4OL

— The Screen Rot Podcast (@screenrotpod) October 11, 2026

"The AI music is really good" absolutely NO self respect https://t.co/gkfwBV3lgO

— stupid tech takes (@stupidtechtakes) October 11, 2026