The digital world went into meltdown today after a cryptic, now-deleted tweet from an account believed to belong to a member of the Nobel Committee ignited a firestorm of speculation about the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize.

The tweet — just three words long — read: “He did it.”

Within seconds, screenshots spread across X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and newsrooms around the world. Many immediately jumped to a single conclusion: Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of X, was about to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

But minutes later, the account vanished entirely, and a mysterious 7-second audio clip began circulating online — one that would turn the world’s excitement into shock.

From Speculation to Confusion

At first, the internet erupted with memes, think pieces, and heated debates. Supporters claimed Musk’s recent “Global Connectivity for Peace” satellite initiative — which offered free communication access to conflict zones — made him a worthy candidate. Critics, however, called the idea “absurd,” pointing to controversies surrounding his companies and online behavior.

Yet the frenzy took a sharp turn when the audio clip began to spread. The short recording, apparently leaked from within the Nobel Committee’s media room, contained a muffled voice declaring:

“The Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 goes to… Nihon Hidankyo.”

The Japanese organization representing survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings had long been a respected advocate for nuclear disarmament — but few expected them to be in contention for this year’s prize.

A Twist No One Saw Coming

The audio leak immediately cast doubt on the now-deleted tweet. Was “He did it” referring to Musk at all? Or had the account been hacked? The Nobel Committee has refused to comment on both the tweet and the leak, citing “ongoing security reviews.”

Within hours, Nihon Hidankyo released a shocking statement confirming that they had indeed been selected — but that they were refusing to accept the award.

“We cannot accept this honor while the world’s nuclear powers continue to ignore the lessons of Hiroshima,” said spokesperson Keiko Ogura, a 92-year-old survivor. “Peace cannot exist alongside the threat of annihilation.”

Their announcement, coming just minutes after the audio leak, plunged the Nobel Committee into chaos and sent social media into overdrive.

Digital Whiplash

Online reactions swung from awe to disbelief.

“First Musk, now this? What is happening?” one user wrote.

“This is the most chaotic Nobel announcement in history,” another posted.

“The leak, the tweet, the refusal — it’s like a global thriller,” a journalist commented on X.

Hashtags like #NobelLeak, #HeDidIt, and #Hidankyo dominated global trends for over 24 hours.

What Really Happened?

Investigators are still trying to trace the origins of both the deleted tweet and the audio file. Cybersecurity experts suggest a possible internal breach or pre-announcement rehearsal leak, while others believe the incidents were unrelated — the tweet perhaps a personal message misunderstood in the frenzy.

Meanwhile, inside the Nobel Committee’s headquarters in Oslo, sources describe the mood as “somber and chaotic.” One anonymous staff member told reporters:

“We’ve never seen anything like this. The entire process — normally sacred and confidential — has unraveled in public.”

A Prize Without a Winner

As of this writing, the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize remains officially unclaimed. Nihon Hidankyo’s refusal, combined with the confusion surrounding the leak and the tweet, has cast a shadow over the institution’s credibility and raised questions about transparency, security, and the meaning of peace in the digital age.

Political analyst Dr. Lena Mortensen summarized it best:

“The Nobel Peace Prize has always been about moral clarity. But this year, it’s become a mirror — reflecting our world’s chaos, contradictions, and hunger for truth.”

Whether the mysterious “He did it” was a message of triumph, error, or sabotage may never be known. What is certain, however, is that the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize — intended to honor peace — has become a symbol of the world’s turbulence.

And as one viral post on X put it:

“The Nobel didn’t just lose a winner — it lost its silence.”