The former CNN anchor calls out the Tesla boss for being immature, claiming the tech mogul retaliated by terminating their partnership because he's not happy with their interview.
- Mar 18, 2024
AceShowbiz - Don Lemon and Elon Musk's ongoing feud has intensified as Lemon continues to criticize Musk's handling of their recent interview. In an interview with People, Lemon claimed that Musk is not accustomed to being held accountable, especially by a Black person. Lemon also questioned whether Musk has a bias against minority pilots.
Lemon further alleged that Musk asked to see the interview before it aired, a request Lemon refused. Lemon also suggested that Musk's emotional immaturity and insecurities may have contributed to the situation.
Musk responded to the allegations by comparing Lemon to Veruca Salt from "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
Shortly after the interview aired, Musk canceled a partnership deal with X, the platform where Lemon's show was to be hosted. According to Lemon, the deal was terminated because Musk was upset over questions about his ketamine use.
In an interview with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway of the Pivot podcast, Lemon shared his side of the story.
Lemon claimed that X approached him and offered him a lucrative deal, which he initially declined. After Linda Yaccarino, X's CEO, became involved, Lemon agreed to the partnership.
Lemon said that X wanted exclusive content from him, which he agreed to provide, along with episodes that would air elsewhere. X was also responsible for selling advertising associated with Lemon's content.
Lemon expressed his satisfaction with the publicity the controversy has generated for his show. However, he expects to be paid for the deal that was made and is prepared to take legal action if necessary.
