Elon Musk’s stated drug use, which includes LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, and psychedelic mushrooms, may have an impact on his unpredictable behavior, which is frequently ascribed to stress and insomnia. Although his drug use has been addressed by Tesla board members, no official complaints have been voiced.
The report noted that Musk has often used LSD, cocaine, ecstasy and psychedelic mushrooms at various private parties around the world, where attendees must sign a non-disclosure agreement and hand over their phones before entering. Notably, Musk famously smoked marijuana during an episode of the Joe Rogan podcast in 2018, which drew criticism from NASA, which demanded written assurances from SpaceX that the company was complying with the federal Drug Free Workplace Act.
According to the story, Musk has been known to consume psychedelic mushrooms, cocaine, ecstasy, and LSD at private parties all over the world. Prior to entry, guests are required to sign a non-disclosure agreement and turn in their phones. Notably, NASA wanted written guarantees from SpaceX that the firm was abiding by the federal Drug Free Workplace Act after Musk famously smoked marijuana during an episode of the Joe Rogan podcast in 2018.
According to the WSJ report, a number of Tesla board members have discussed Musk’s drug use among themselves but haven’t voiced any formal concerns that would be included in board agendas or meeting minutes. Nonetheless, a number of Tesla directors, including the company’s current chairperson Robyn Denholm, have asked Kimbal Musk, Musk’s brother, for assistance about his brother’s actions without mentioning “drugs.”
In addition, a number of Tesla board members think Musk was under the influence of narcotics when he tweeted in 2018 about taking the electric vehicle manufacturer private. Following the tweet, the SEC launched an inquiry into the situation, which ended with Musk resigning as chairman of Tesla and paying a $40 million punishment.
Linda Johnson Rice, a former director of Tesla, was so displeased with Musk’s actions and worried about the billionaire’s drug use that she decided not to run for reelection in 2019.
Elon Musk’s response to illegal drug use charges
In response to allegations that he takes illegal substances such ketamine, cocaine, ecstasy, and LSD, Elon Musk has stated that, during three years of sporadic drug testing, “not even trace quantities” of alcohol or drugs were discovered in his system. Musk provided an explanation in response to a recent Wall Street Journal article that stated the richest man in the world frequently used illegal substances at parties across the globe and that board members of SpaceX and Tesla were concerned about his drug use.
Musk stated in response to a post referencing the WSJ article, “I consented, at NASA’s request, to do three years of random drug testing after that one puff with Rogan. There was not even a trace amount of alcohol or narcotics discovered.”
After Musk famously smoked marijuana during a Joe Rogan podcast episode in 2018, NASA took offense and wanted official confirmation from SpaceX that the company was abiding by the federal statute prohibiting drug use in the workplace.
Many personnel of Tesla and SpaceX have also expressed concerns about Musk’s drug use. In addition, it has been stated that a number of Tesla directors, including current chairperson Robyn Denholm, have asked Kimbal Musk, Musk’s brother, for assistance with his brother’s actions without mentioning “drugs”.
The Wall Street Journal was previously informed by Elon Musk’s attorney, Alex Spiro, that Musk “regularly and randomly tests for drugs at SpaceX and has never failed a test.” Without providing specifics, the lawyer added that the WSJ story contained further “false facts.”
According to reports, when Musk tweeted about taking the electric vehicle manufacturer private in 2018, several members of the Tesla board and those close to him were concerned that he was high. Due to the tweet, the SEC launched an inquiry, which ended with Musk resigning as chairman of Tesla and paying a $40 million punishment.
