Who really owns Twitter? Recent court order finally reveals all

Thanks to the fine journalism by the Washington Post and group of journalists, A federal judge has pulled back the velvet curtain on the list of investors behind Musk’s $44 billion pet project, X, formerly known as Twitter. Spoiler alert: Elon Musk doesn’t actually own Twitter/X. The platform is owned by a diverse group of tech leaders, celebrity moguls, and even some royalty. Musk is simply the person who signs for it. Alright, back to the list. First up, we have Fidelity, the investment giant that seems to have a finger in every pie.  With almost 30 separate entities linked to it holding stakes in X, Fidelity’s involvement is a head-scratcher, especially since their filings hinted at a jaw-dropping 72% drop in the platform’s value since Musk took the reins, reports Fortune.   You’d think they’d jump ship, but no, they’re doubling down. Maybe they know something we don’t? The unsealed docs also reveal some A-list names that add a touch of Hollywood (and a sprinkle of royalty) to the mix.  Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Foundation is in, and so is Larry Ellison via his revocable trust. But the real show-stopper? Sean “Diddy” Combs has a stake through Sean Combs Capital.  Yes, you read that right—Puff Daddy, the world’s most-hated rapper, is now part of the Twitter saga.  And let’s not forget HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Bin Abdulaziz Alsaud, whose presence adds a royal twist to this soap opera. Of course, no tech drama is complete without the Silicon Valley…Who really owns Twitter? Recent court order finally reveals all

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