'Don't care': Internet unbothered as report claims Elon Musk used illegal drugs at parties around globe

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: The internet responded with a collective shrug to a recent report alleging that billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk used illegal drugs at private parties around the world.

According to sources interviewed by The Wall Street Journal, Musk has allegedly used substances like LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, and magic mushrooms at exclusive gatherings requiring non-disclosure agreements.

Elon Musk's supposed drug-fueled bashes had attendees sign NDAs or surrender phones

These supposedly drug-fueled bashes hosted by Elon Musk require that attendees either sign non-disclosure agreements or surrender their phones before entering, sources told the media outlet.

Specific details about these parties were scant, with the allegations mainly coming from unnamed witnesses. One event cited was a Los Angeles party in 2018 where Musk allegedly took several tabs of LSD.

The report also states that in 2021, Musk recreationally used the anesthetic ketamine while partying with his brother Kimbal Musk at a private Miami residence.

Musk previously admitted to using ketamine to treat his depression.

Musk's spokesperson Alex Spiro stated that the 52-year-old is regularly drug tested and has never failed. He also disputed other details of the story but did not specify which facts were false.

Elon Musk has attributed unusual behavior to mental health issues and stress

These eyebrow-raising accusations against Elon Musk could threaten his leadership positions at SpaceX and Tesla if proven true, potentially jeopardizing jobs as well as shareholder assets totaling over $1 trillion. The use of illicit substances would also violate SpaceX's federal contracts.

The report notes that some executives have privately questioned whether Musk was under the influence during high-profile incidents like a bizarre 2017 speech to SpaceX employees that was described as "unhinged." However, there is no evidence he was actually on drugs at the time.

Musk has attributed unusual behavior in other instances to mental health issues and stress. He has disclosed a bipolar diagnosis and claimed he has Asperger's.

In the officially sanctioned biography released in 2023 about Musk, Walter Isaacson detailed Musk's tendencies for intense workplace outbursts described as "demon-like," where he confronts and vents frustration toward employees and executives, often experiencing difficulty recalling these incidents afterward.

Within the book, Musk expressed his disapproval of engaging in illegal drugs with the quote, "I really don’t like doing illegal drugs."

Internet unbothered by report alleging Elon Musk's drug use 

While the allegations may have sparked concern among Musk's business associates, reactions on social media ranged from indifferent to incredulous. One X user nonchalantly quipped, "Unless he's piloting the rocket ships, I really don't care." Another echoed this sentiment, stating, "Even if true, no one cares."

The prevailing sentiment seemed to lean toward disinterest as a third user simply remarked, "Don't care," while someone else expressed sheer indifference with a dismissive "Yawn."

One user took a broader perspective and noted, "This might be true, but why should we care? There are far greater things to be mad at @elonmusk about, but his private extracurricular activities aren't one of them. Censorship matters more!"

One individual weighed in on the privacy aspect, asserting, "But also, that's no one's business."

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