A 28-year-old disco-soul singer from Luxembourg has unexpectedly found himself in the limelight — not for his music, but for his uncanny resemblance to tech billionaire Elon Musk. Hugo One, who lives in Luxembourg City, says the constant comparisons have become a regular part of his life, though he doesn’t exactly consider it flattering.
The singer, who previously worked as a language teacher in Berlin, first encountered the Musk comparisons in 2018 when one of his students pointed it out. Since then, the lookalike confusion has only escalated. Whether he’s out grocery shopping, hitting the bar, or just queuing for a nightclub, Hugo says strangers often stop him — sometimes even asking for selfies — convinced they’ve run into the Tesla and SpaceX boss.
The most recent incident happened during a night out with friends in Aberdeen, Scotland, where an enthusiastic group of partygoers loudly identified him as Elon Musk. It was the fifth time that evening Hugo was mistaken for the billionaire, prompting him to record the interaction. The surprised fans were stunned to learn he wasn’t, in fact, the real Musk.
Despite the frequent encounters and occasional frustration, Hugo is choosing to see the funny side. He admits the mistaken identity has brought traffic to his music page and boosted song downloads — a silver lining in an otherwise odd situation. While he doesn’t enjoy the Musk comparison and has no plans to change his appearance, Hugo is clear that he doesn’t share the tech mogul’s views or personality.
Ultimately, it’s not the resemblance he embraces — it’s the growing spotlight on his music that’s the real win.
About Hugo One
Hailing from Luxembourg, Hugo found his love for music at just six years old through his school choir, he says on his website. He is influenced by legends like Michael Jackson, George Michael, Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, and Guy Sebastian. Classically trained, Hugo has performed at top venues including the Philharmonie de Luxembourg and even shared the stage with pop icon Anastacia at Den Atelier. Through his music, he says he strives to create a deep connection with listeners, turning personal memories into shared moments that resonate across audiences and celebrate the universal language of sound and emotion.
The singer, who previously worked as a language teacher in Berlin, first encountered the Musk comparisons in 2018 when one of his students pointed it out. Since then, the lookalike confusion has only escalated. Whether he’s out grocery shopping, hitting the bar, or just queuing for a nightclub, Hugo says strangers often stop him — sometimes even asking for selfies — convinced they’ve run into the Tesla and SpaceX boss.
The most recent incident happened during a night out with friends in Aberdeen, Scotland, where an enthusiastic group of partygoers loudly identified him as Elon Musk. It was the fifth time that evening Hugo was mistaken for the billionaire, prompting him to record the interaction. The surprised fans were stunned to learn he wasn’t, in fact, the real Musk.
Despite the frequent encounters and occasional frustration, Hugo is choosing to see the funny side. He admits the mistaken identity has brought traffic to his music page and boosted song downloads — a silver lining in an otherwise odd situation. While he doesn’t enjoy the Musk comparison and has no plans to change his appearance, Hugo is clear that he doesn’t share the tech mogul’s views or personality.
Ultimately, it’s not the resemblance he embraces — it’s the growing spotlight on his music that’s the real win.
About Hugo One
Hailing from Luxembourg, Hugo found his love for music at just six years old through his school choir, he says on his website. He is influenced by legends like Michael Jackson, George Michael, Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, and Guy Sebastian. Classically trained, Hugo has performed at top venues including the Philharmonie de Luxembourg and even shared the stage with pop icon Anastacia at Den Atelier. Through his music, he says he strives to create a deep connection with listeners, turning personal memories into shared moments that resonate across audiences and celebrate the universal language of sound and emotion.
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