Tesla responds to rapper's viral video claiming his Cybertruck was deactivated on the side of the road
Published on Aug 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Aug 15, 2025 at 5:35 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A few days ago, a rapper shared a video of his Tesla Cybertruck screen and said the company had decided to remotely deactivate the EV truck.
Days later, this person also shared a ‘cease and desist’ letter received by Tesla.
The company responded and called both things ‘fake’.
But people are pointing out something in the comment section.
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Tesla said it did not remotely deactivate the Cybertruck
A Tesla Cybertruck owner went viral with a video depicting his Cybertruck screen going crazy and showing a message that said the car was being deactivated remotely.
Days later, he shared a cease and desist letter they reportedly received from Tesla, apparently because he made a song titled Cybertruck.
Tesla said the video was fake – as was the cease and desist letter – and that the company does not deactivate cars remotely.
Even though the video – and the story – was fake, some people in the comment section had a question to ask.
Can automakers remotely ‘kill’ your car?
A lot of users said Tesla should sue the person in question for spreading fake news, which is a fair point.
But an X owner made another good point by asking a very important question
“But you do have that capability, do you not?” an X user asked.
In the olden days, it would’ve been impossible for an automaker to remotely interact with a vehicle because the technology simply wasn’t good enough for that.
But it is today, which means that, in theory, automakers are technically capable of controlling and interacting with EVs remotely.
After all, that’s exactly what happens with OAT, or Over The Air, updates.
A while back, Xiaomi halved the amount of horsepower that owners could use in their SU7 Ultra because some were driving too fast.
Xiaomi partly backtracked, mostly because people complained about it, but it apparently did happen.
And, according to The Guardian newspaper in the UK, Ford has apparently applied for a patent to remotely repossess cars after missed payments.
Food for thought.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
