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Elon Musk inspires celeb jeweler to create the craziest Tesla bling yet
If there is one attribute that Elon Musk is known for, it is his relentless drive and his refusal to give up. Musk has taken many risks in the past, and he continues to do so to this day. Both his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, have disrupted their respective industries over the years, and a lot of it was due to Musk’s bold approach and tendency to take high-stakes risks.
Admirers hail Musk as a visionary that is unafraid to toe the line between triumph and failure. Critics, on the other hand, see him as a careless leader who is always one step away from burning out. This week, though, one of Elon Musk’s avid supporters and a Model X P100D owner revealed a project that represents his gratitude to the inspiration he receives from the CEO’ work.
Ben Yang, better known as Ben Baller, is a musician, actor, and jeweler. Known for creating striking, bold jewelry under his brand — Icee Fresh Jewels — Ben has created numerous diamond-encrusted pieces for a long list of celebrity clients, including Kayne West, Drake, Snoop Dogg, The Black Eyed Peas, Mariah Carey, and Joel Madden. In a recent post on his Instagram page, Ben showcased the custom on-off Tesla ring that he is giving as a present to Elon Musk for the holiday season.
- (Photo: Ben Baller/Instagram)
- (Photo: Ben Baller/Instagram)
- (Photo: Ben Baller/Instagram)
Ben Baller’s custom, 1 of 1 Tesla Ring that he is giving as a present to Elon Musk. (Photo: Ben Baller/Instagram)
Ben’s “1 of 1” Tesla ring features a lot of his trademark design elements. The ring itself is made of platinum, and it is covered by round, brilliant white diamonds and rubies. The focal point of the piece — a Tesla logo — even features a rare, trillion-cut diamond. A series of diamonds also spell out the electric car company’s name.
In the description of his social media post, the jeweler notes that he is giving the ring to Musk because the CEO is an inspiration to him and his business partner, Paul Wall. Perhaps most importantly, Ben stated that he salutes Musk for putting it all on the line instead of retiring comfortably after he tasted success. Following is the jeweler’s message to the SpaceX and Tesla CEO.
Dear Elon Musk,
Please accept this 1 of 1 custom Diamond and Ruby Tesla ring for being an inspiration to me and my best friend, Paul.
FYI both of us own Tesla Model X P100D’s and both of us appreciate what you’ve done for Americans and the world. FYI I have never gifted anyone a custom piece of jewelry in my career. In fact, I have a long list of clients who are waiting to pay for a piece by me, but they’ll have to wait so that we could gift you this ring for Christmas. Why are we giving you this ring? Because you have motivated me and Paul to level up and push limits. ??
This ring is made of solid Platinum, and I custom cut diamond baguettes to spell out T-E-S-L-A on the back of the ring. On the front of the ring, I set a rare Trillion cut diamond to emphasize the “T” logo surrounded by round brilliant white diamonds (all diamonds used on this ring are VVS1 clarity). The rest of the ring is made of the highest quality rubies all pave set by hand. This ring was designed and created here in America, just like your cars.
We salute you for giving almost 50,000 jobs to Americans and putting USA back on the map as a serious contender in the auto industry. The last successful US car company startup before Tesla was Chrysler and that was 90 years ago. You could have easily retired after you sold PayPal but you bet it all on Tesla, and that takes BIG balls. Much respect. Please tell me where you would like us to deliver this ring.
And thank you for being awesome.
Reports from Hollywood news sites note that the one-off Tesla ring is valued at around $40,000. Elon Musk is also reportedly accepting the unique gift sometime next week.
It is difficult to deny that Elon Musk’s success is largely due to his refusal to pack it up and admit defeat. Both SpaceX and Tesla have come close to death in the past, and in both cases, Musk’s determination allowed the companies to stay afloat. Today, Musk is known as one of the world’s most daring visionaries — one who dreams big and executes on large, ambitious projects. This determination and tenacity was in full display in a 60 Minutes interview during the early days of SpaceX. When asked if he is ever going to surrender, Musk responded with what could very well be his most iconic quote to date.
“No, I don’t ever give up. I’d have to be dead or completely incapacitated,” he said.
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Tesla brings perhaps the coolest interior feature to cars in latest update
Tesla adds on to the “fun” aspect of its vehicles.

Tesla has brought perhaps the coolest interior feature to its cars in a new update that is rolling out to vehicles now.
The feature will require a newer vehicle that has interior ambient lighting, which is present on the new Model S, Model X, Model 3 “Highland,” and Model Y “Juniper.” The Cybertruck also has ambient lighting strips throughout.
Tesla Model Y’s ambient lighting design changes revealed in leaked video
With the Version 2025.26+ Software Update, Tesla is rolling out a new “Sync Accent Lights w/ Music” feature, which is available on the Tesla Toybox:
Turn your Tesla into a rave cave with the new Light Sync feature 🎶
Rolling out now in software update 2025.26+ pic.twitter.com/IIsQxZ9jDP
— Tesla (@Tesla) July 29, 2025
To enable the feature, you’ll access the Toybox, choose “Light Sync,” and then choose “Sync Accent Lights w/ Music.”
Although it does not improve the performance of the vehicle, it is yet another example of Tesla making one of the coolest cars out there. This is truly a cool add-on that can be used to impress your friends and family.
Elon Musk
xAI, Musk Foundation helps schools near Memphis supercomputer site
Reports of xAI and the Musk Foundation’s work were recently posted by local news media.

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup xAI and the Musk Foundation have been supporting Memphis-Shelby County Schools with HVAC repairs and facility upgrades, while also funding youth programs for students in the area.
Reports of xAI and the Musk Foundation’s work were recently posted by local news media.
xAI’s school visits lead to facility repairs
Representatives from xAI visited John P. Freeman Optional School, Fairley High School, and Westwood High School, all of which are located near its Colossus supercomputer site, to assess HVAC systems, plumbing, gym facilities, and athletic fields. The visits resulted in a list of priority repairs, some of which were completed in April and May.
In addition to the repairs, xAI also shared a number of initiatives that are planned for students in the area, as stated in a Commercial Appeal report.
“xAI is working on providing STEM workshops for local students, donating equipment to technical training programs, and supporting job fairs to boost employment opportunities. These initiatives reflect xAl’s commitment to fostering education and economic growth in Memphis,” xAI noted in a statement.
Musk Foundation donation
Apart from xAI, the Musk Foundation also donated $350,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis, enabling the reopening of two club sites located at Booker T. Washington High School and Westwood High School. Both locations had closed earlier this year due to lapses in funding. As per xAI, the Musk Foundation’s donation allows clubs to reopen for almost 1,000 students.
The donation will fund staffing, supplies, and transportation, among others. “Kids are the future of humanity,” Elon Musk said in a statement, adding that students need “every chance to shoot for the stars.”
“We’re honored to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis in reopening these sites, giving kids in underserved communities the tools to build brighter futures,” Musk said.
The gift was praised by local officials, including Boys & Girls Clubs board chair Michael Garriga, who stated that the “commitment will ensure the youth of our community have the opportunities they need to develop their skills and talents to become successful students and future citizens.”
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EV fans urge Tesla to acquire Unplugged Performance for edge in fleet and security industry
Unplugged Performance has built a name for itself by producing performance upgrades for Tesla vehicles.

A growing number of Tesla enthusiasts and longtime community voices are calling on the electric vehicle maker to acquire Unplugged Performance, a California-based aftermarket company best known for tuning Tesla vehicles and developing specialized government fleet solutions under its UP.FIT division.
The idea was once considered a niche proposal among EV fans, but it is now gaining serious attention not just as a performance play but as a strategic move to deepen Tesla’s roots in the fleet and security industry.
A strategic fit
Unplugged Performance has built a name for itself by producing performance upgrades for Tesla vehicles, from track-optimized components to visual and aerodynamic upgrades. But in recent years, its UP.FIT division has pivoted toward a more functional future by outfitting Tesla vehicles like Model Ys for police, military, and government use.
That work has sparked growing calls for closer collaboration with Tesla, especially as the EV maker increasingly leans into autonomy, AI, and fleet services as core components of its next chapter.
“I posted this four years ago, but I think it’s more true now than ever,” wrote Whole Mars Catalog, a well-known Tesla investor and FSD Beta tester, on X. “Tesla should buy Unplugged. But not just as a Performance division. What they are doing with UP.FIT unlocks large government and commercial fleet purchases that can improve utilization.”
Tesla fans such as shareholder Sawyer Merritt echoed the sentiment, calling Unplugged a “great fit within Tesla.” adding, “They are literally located directly next to Tesla’s design studio in Hawthorne.”
Enabling the next wave
Supporters of the idea noted that integrating Unplugged into Tesla’s corporate structure could help accelerate the adoption of autonomous technologies in government sectors. With UP.FIT patrol cars already in use across some U.S. police departments, Tesla fans envisioned a future where self-driving Teslas could potentially revolutionize law enforcement, search-and-rescue, and public service logistics.
“Just imagine how autonomous patrol cars could transform policing and bring us into a safer future,” the veteran FSD tester wrote.
The benefits could also extend to Tesla’s existing consumer base. “They also have some incredible products in the works that I think will appeal to many ordinary Tesla drivers — not just those looking for performance or mods. Stuff that’s so good it should have come straight from the design studio next door,” Whole Mars Catalog noted.
Unplugged Performance, founded in 2013, shares not just a product vision with Tesla, but also geography. Its Hawthorne headquarters sits directly adjacent to Tesla’s design studio, and the two companies have maintained a close working relationship over the years. The aftermarket firm has long positioned itself as a “mission-aligned” partner to Tesla.
In response to the recent calls for acquisition, Unplugged Performance acknowledged the support from the community. “Our very existence is to support the Tesla mission with @UpfitTesla and @UnpluggedTesla,” Unplugged CEO Ben Schaffer posted on X. “We love working with Tesla and are grateful for the community’s support since 2013!”
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