New Delhi: Elon Musk is recognized for his unconventional thinking, which some view as innovative while others find puzzling. This mindset has played a significant role in developing the much-talked-about Tesla Cybertruck. The Cybertruck has generated considerable conversation due to its distinctive design and functionality. While many enthusiasts praise its innovative features, critics have raised concerns about its safety. The vehicles polarizing appearance has made it a focal point in discussions about the future of electric vehicles.DaBabys album cover features CybertruckIn a recent development, American rapper Jonathan Lyndale Kirk, known as DaBaby, unveiled an album cover that prominently features the Tesla Cybertruck. According to an account on X (formerly Twitter) called Tesla Newswire, this album cover acts as free advertising for Tesla, potentially reaching approximately 4.3 million DaBaby followers.📐 Rapper DaBaby has put a Tesla Cybertruck on the cover of his latest album, “HOW TF IS THIS A MIXTAPE”With 4.3 million followers on 𝕏, this serves as free advertising for Tesla. pic.twitter.com/uofsqtQG9l— Tesla Newswire (@TeslaNewswire) September 21, 2024A Tesla investor on X noted, Rapper DaBaby, who has over 35 million monthly listeners, released his new album cover with a Cybertruck. His most-viewed music video ever has 544 million views on YouTube. This highlights the significant exposure the Cybertruck is receiving through popular culture. The investor also mentioned that rapper Meek Mill released a new song titled Cybertruck the same night, indicating the vehicles rising prominence in hip-hop culture.Rapper DaBaby, who has over 35 million monthly listeners, released his new album cover with a Cybertruck. His most viewed music video ever has 544 million views on YouTube.Rapper Meek Mill also released a new song last night called Cybertruck. Teslas Cybertruck is currently… pic.twitter.com/wzuVdyLf47— Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt) September 21, 2024Elon Musk reactsElon Musk responded to the investors post with enthusiasm, expressing his thoughts through emojis. He reacted with two fire emojis, signaling his approval of the Cybertrucks presence in popular media.🔥🔥 https://t.co/QgxZjTZTac— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 21, 2024Sales and market reception of the CybertruckThe Tesla Cybertruck has stirred mixed reactions within the automotive community. Reports indicate that as of July 2024, Tesla, under Musks leadership, had sold approximately 11,558 units of the Cybertruck. However, its worth noting that in late June 2024, the company issued a recall for some units due to malfunctioning windscreen wipers, raising concerns about quality control.Price comparison in the truck marketPrice is another critical factor influencing the Cybertrucks market position. In comparison, vehicles like the Mahindra Bolero Camper are priced around ₹10 to ₹11 lakh, while the popular Isuzu D-Max ranges from ₹11.55 to ₹12.40 lakh. In contrast, the Tesla Cybertruck starts at around ₹50 lakh, positioning it as a premium option in the truck segment.
