US EditionElon Musk Denies Ketamine Addiction: 'I Am NOT Taking Drugs!'
- Elon Musk appeared with a black eye at his May 30, 2025, White House send-off marking the end of his government role in Washington, D.C.
- The event followed a New York Times report alleging Musk’s heavy ketamine and other drug use during his political stint, which Musk denies calling it a lie.
- The Times detailed Musk’s reported drug use including ketamine affecting his bladder, ecstasy, psychedelic mushrooms, and a pill box with about 20 pills seen by sources.
- Musk stated on X, "I am NOT taking drugs!" and acknowledged only trying prescription ketamine years ago to help with depression but has not used it since.
- Musk’s denial and the report’s timing highlight tensions during his tenure as special government employee leading the Department of Government Efficiency, ending with continued public scrutiny.
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Elon Musk absolutely wants to put an end to the rumors. Accused of taking all kinds of drugs by the New York Times during the presidential campaign, the billionaire entrepreneur finally defended himself.
The use of Elon Musk's drugs is said to have taken on considerable proportions in the past, according to a report. Tesla's boss now says: everything is lying. He explains that he does not consume prohibited substances.
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