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Elon Musk Faces Accusations of Drug Use, Prompting Concerns Among Employees
Renowned entrepreneur and CEO Elon Musk is currently under scrutiny as accusations of his alleged use of illegal drugs, including ecstasy and cocaine, circulate among his executives and board members across his multiple companies.
Sources close to Musk reveal that certain high-ranking executives, board members, and associates have expressed growing concerns about his reported drug use. The worry stems not only from personal well-being but also from fears that Musk’s alleged lifestyle choices may be contributing to his erratic conduct in recent years, raising apprehensions about potential repercussions for his six businesses, including Tesla and SpaceX.
In response to the accusations, Alex Spiro, an attorney representing Musk, stated that the CEO regularly undergoes random drug tests at SpaceX and has never failed any of them. This information aims to counter the claims surrounding Musk’s alleged drug use.
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The controversy surrounding Musk’s lifestyle gained public attention when he smoked marijuana during an appearance on the Joe Rogan show. Additionally, Musk has openly discussed his prescription for the psychedelic-like drug ketamine.
Reports from The Wall Street Journal suggest that Musk’s alleged drug use extends beyond publicized incidents, taking place at private exclusive parties globally. Attendees at these events are purportedly required to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) and surrender their phones to prevent the documentation of such activities.
Witnesses cited by the Journal claim that Musk has used substances like LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms at these gatherings. Specific instances mentioned in the report include taking multiple tabs of acid at a 2018 Los Angeles party, consuming magic mushrooms at a Mexico event in 2019, and using ketamine recreationally in 2021 at a Miami house party with his brother. The report also suggests that Musk has taken drugs with Steve Jurvetson, currently associated with SpaceX and formerly on Tesla’s board.
Concerns are rising within Musk’s inner circle, with those close to the 52-year-old expressing worry that his extensive drug use could potentially lead to a health crisis or a crisis for his businesses. Linda Johnson Rice, a former Tesla director, is reportedly among those who grew increasingly concerned about Musk’s alleged drug use, leading her to opt not to stand for re-election to Tesla’s board in 2019 due to frustrations with his behaviour.
