Elmo's hacked X account posted racist messages. Sesame Workshop is trying to regain control Before it was hacked, Elmo's social media account has lately become a place for mental health awareness.

Instead of Elmo's usual uplifting posts, the account shared offensive content, including a reference to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

Sesame Workshop has regained control of Elmo's X account after a hacker posted racist and antisemitic messages. A spokesperson confirmed Monday that the account was compromised over the weekend.

Sesame Workshop worked to regain full control over its Elmo account on the X platform Monday after a hacker gained access and posted a string of racist and antisemitic messages.