Elon Musk Says “Then It Is War” After Somali TikToker Appears to Threaten His Life in Viral Video — TikToker Now Claims Her Statement Was Taken Out of Context
Elon Musk issued a sharp response after a TikTok livestream featuring a Somali TikTok user went viral, drawing widespread attention and debate online.
The clip, which spread rapidly across social media, shows a woman livestreaming while a video of Musk plays on her phone. After speaking briefly in a non-English language, she switched to English and said, “I wouldn’t worry too much about him. He about to die.”
Musk responded on X with a short but forceful message — “Then it is war” — which he later pinned to the top of his profile. The post quickly went viral and sparked intense reactions across the political and social media landscape.
The woman in the video was later identified as Fardowsa Muhumed. Publicly available information indicates she is an alumna of KIPP Kansas City and attended Frontier STEM High School. Biographical materials shared by the network state that she planned to pursue a pre-med track at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, with the goal of addressing racial inequities faced by refugee mothers in the healthcare system.
The somali tiktoker who mocked Americans had a meltdown over Elon Musk and appeared to threaten his life:
“I wouldn’t worry too much about him. He about to die.”
. @FBI should definitely look into this https://t.co/37Ok26xstv pic.twitter.com/Ow8NmwFhut
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 1, 2026
Those same profiles describe Muhumed as academically successful and civically engaged, citing her participation in healthcare exposure programs, organization of a cultural fashion show highlighting diversity, volunteer work as a translator for schools and families, part-time employment, and caregiving responsibilities for younger relatives.
Despite her background, the remarks in the video were widely interpreted by critics as a threat against a prominent American business leader, prompting calls for serious scrutiny. Utah Senator Mike Lee reacted by posting, “Deport her immediately. She shouldn’t be here.”
In response to the backlash, Muhumed released a video statement saying her words had been taken out of context and misrepresented. She said the viral clip was pulled from a longer livestream and edited in a way that removed her intended meaning.
Then it is war https://t.co/KdlKDW6f61
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 2, 2026
Muhumed explained that during the stream, viewers had asked her about Musk’s health following viral photos of him circulating online. She said her comments were meant to reflect a general concern about aging and health, not to threaten or insult Musk.
“I never intended or even aimed to threaten the life of Elon Musk,” she said, adding that she does not carry hate and that her message was meant to encourage care for one’s health. She also pointed to an analysis from Musk’s AI system, Grok, which she said characterized her language as dismissive rather than a literal threat.
Muhumed criticized Musk for reposting the clip multiple times and said his response amplified harassment against her. She said she has since received threats and that her personal information has been widely shared online, leaving her fearful for her safety.
“This entire situation has put me in real danger,” she said. “I am truly in fear for my future.”
The controversy continues to fuel debate over online speech, context in viral clips, and the power imbalance between high-profile public figures and private individuals in the social media age.
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