A screenshot that appeared to show Elon Musk cosplaying as his biggest superfan, "Adrian Dittmann," on the X platform has been deemed almost certainly fake by a source at X. The image, which surfaced on 4chan's /pol/ board, displayed a customized X interface with links to an "Admin Portal" and a "Bans" page, hinting that the user had special privileges on the site.

However, the X source, who claimed no knowledge of Dittmann's true identity, revealed that these features do not exist for X employees logged into their accounts. In fact, X employees see the same interface as ordinary users, with the exception of new features being trialed for wide release. This suggests that other elements of the screenshot, such as an analytics link that only appears for the author of a post, were also deliberate fabrications.

The screenshot's authenticity was called into question due to the long-standing rumors that Adrian Dittmann is secretly Elon Musk himself. Dittmann, a longtime X user, has been known for his vocal similarities to Musk and his ardent fandom. The speculation has led to significant benefits for Dittmann, as noted by User Mag's Taylor Lorenz. It is possible that Dittmann created the doctored screenshots to fuel the speculation and further his online persona.

Alternatively, the 4chan posts could be the work of an unrelated impersonator, playing up the idea of Musk as a desperate forum poster. While it is impossible to rule out the possibility that Musk, impersonating Dittmann, added fake elements to an actual screenshot of his X account, this theory seems unlikely.

The controversy surrounding the screenshot has sparked questions about the true identity of Adrian Dittmann and his relationship with Elon Musk. Despite the source's claims, the connection between the two remains unclear. Musk has been known to engage in online antics, having previously cosplayed as his son on the platform. As the mystery surrounding Dittmann's identity continues to unfold, one thing is certain – the world will be watching closely for any signs of Musk's involvement.

In the meantime, Musk's attention appears to be focused on more pressing matters. The billionaire has been spotted cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, attempting to sway Germany's upcoming election in favor of the far-right AfD party, and indulging in his favorite pastime – playing Diablo IV.