Elon Musk cancels journalist’s X contract after being asked about his alleged ketamine use

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Elon Musk has cancelled journalist Don Lemon’s contract with X after the former CNN anchor reportedly asked about the billionaire’s alleged usage of ketamine in an interview.

Musk has previously denied using any form of illegal drug.Earlier this year, Lemon signed a multi-million dollar deal with Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to host a new program called The Don Lemon Show.At the time, Lemon praised X for being the “biggest space for free speech in the world.

I know now more than ever that we need a place for honest debate and discussion without the hall monitors.”However, according to tech reporter Kara Swisher, Musk has since decided to terminate Lemon’s contract following an interview last Friday (March 8) “that was not to [Musk’s] liking, including questions about his ketamine use”.Lemon confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday (March 13), saying that he was informed that Musk was terminating his contract just hours after the interview took place.“There were no restrictions on the interview that he willingly agreed to, and my questions were respectful and wide ranging,” Lemon added. “We had a good conversation.

Clearly he felt differently. His commitment to a global town square where all questions can be asked and all ideas can be shared seems not to include questions of him from people like me.”Lemon went on to say that he still intends to release his interview with Musk on Monday (March 18), and it will be available on YouTube, X, and various podcast platforms.A post shared by Don Lemon (@donlemonofficial)In a statement, X wrote: “The Don Lemon Show is welcome to publish its content on X, without censorship, as we believe in providing a platform for creators to scale their work and connect.