Just how massive can a star get? Pretty danged massive... but it depends on when you look. A thing I wrote for Scientiifc American, just like I do every Friday!

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/whats-the-most-massive-star-in-the-universe/

What’s the most massive star in the universe?

Just how big can a star become? The answer depends on when in cosmic history you’re asking the question

Scientific American