When Elmo’s innocent question went viral in January, the official X account for “Sesame Street” shared a link to mental health resources.

"Elmo's X account was compromised by an unknown hacker who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts," the spokesperson told Business Insider.

Elmo's social media account has lately become a place for mental health awareness. Last year, the red fuzzy monster, eternally 3 ½, caused a sensation when he asked: "Elmo is just checking in!

Nation World 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 ...

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.

NEW YORK — Sesame Workshop was trying 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.