note the financial support from mom and dad throughout.
Musk holds a Bachelor of Arts in physics, and a Bachelor of Science degree in economics. These do not represent 'genius'. Above average intelligence, sure. However, he has lied through his teeth about various gaps in his apparent 'genius'.
Here is the direct timestamp referencing his inability to code:
https://youtu.be/c-FGwDDc-s8?t=740
This video goes into fine detail regarding his business dealings. These don't indicate intelligence. They indicate an advantage.