Historical Elon Musk Tweets
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This dataset provides a vast collection of over 10,000 tweets scraped from the official Twitter account of @elonmusk. Spanning more than five years, from January 2017 to January 2021, this dataset is a valuable resource for understanding communication patterns, public sentiment, and time-series analysis of tweets from a prominent public figure. It includes detailed information such as tweet content, likes, retweets, replies, quote tweets, and associated media. The data is updated annually, ensuring its continued relevance for various analytical and research purposes.
Columns
- Index no.: A unique identifier for each tweet record.
- Date: The date and time when the tweet was posted.
- Username: The username of the tweet author, which is consistently @elonmusk.
- Tweet: The full textual content of the tweet.
- URL: The direct URL link to the tweet.
- Media: Details of any media included in the tweet, such as images or videos.
- Likes: The total number of 'likes' the tweet received.
- Retweets: The total number of 'retweets' the tweet received.
- Quote: The total number of 'quote tweets' the tweet received.
- Replies: The total number of 'replies' to the tweet.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided in a CSV file format. It contains over 10,000 individual tweet records. Specific row or record counts beyond this general figure are not explicitly detailed. The structure is based on the columns listed above, providing a structured approach to analyse tweet activity.
Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for:
- Conducting sentiment analysis to gauge public opinion on topics discussed by Elon Musk.
- Performing text analysis and various Natural Language Processing (NLP) tasks to extract insights from tweet content.
- Executing time series analysis to observe trends and patterns in tweeting activity over time.
- Facilitating exploratory data analysis for researchers and data scientists.
- Developing and training Artificial Intelligence models.
Coverage
The dataset's geographic scope is global, reflecting the worldwide audience of Twitter. It covers a time range of over five years, specifically from 1st January 2017 to 1st January 2021. The data exclusively focuses on tweets from the official @elonmusk account and is committed to annual updates, ensuring ongoing relevance.
License
CC0
Who Can Use It
This dataset is particularly useful for:
- Data Scientists: For advanced data analytics, natural language processing, and developing AI applications.
- Researchers: Studying public figures' communication strategies, social media impact, and sentiment trends.
- Academics: Utilising real-world social media data for research and educational purposes.
- Analysts: Performing exploratory data analysis to uncover patterns and insights.
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Attributes
Original Data Source: Elon Musk Tweets (5+ years data)