Elon Musk Counters Racism Allegation, Points to Multi-Ethnic Family
Elon Musk has strongly denied being a racist after venture capitalist Vinod Khosla levelled the accusation against him on social media platform X. The Tesla CEO urged critics to “just look at my partner and children” as proof.
Key Takeaways
- Vinod Khosla called Elon Musk a “racist” in an X post, accusing him of promoting hate speech.
- Musk refuted the claim by highlighting his multi-ethnic family, including his Asian partner and mixed-heritage children.
- The public spat has divided social media users, reigniting debates on content moderation and personal attacks.
The Spark: Khosla’s Accusation on X
The controversy began when Khosla Ventures founder Vinod Khosla posted on X, labelling Musk a “racist.” He accused the platform owner of enabling hate speech, a charge linked to Musk’s recent commentary on socio-political matters.
Musk’s Personal Defence
Musk responded swiftly and personally. “This is a vile accusation,” he wrote. “I have a multi-ethnic family. My partner is Asian, and my children are of mixed heritage. How does that make me a racist?”
His partner is musician Grimes, who is of mixed heritage including Chinese descent. Musk shares children with her and has children from prior relationships, .
Social Media Divided
Khosla has not replied to Musk’s retort. The exchange has triggered a heated online debate. Some users back Khosla’s concerns about content moderation on X. Others defend Musk, citing his family life as counter-evidence to racism claims.
This marks another chapter in Musk’s history of public feuds with critics and high-profile figures on the platform he owns.
