The New York Times has released a new report on the alleged affair between Tesla Inc CEO Elon Musk and Nicole Shanahan, which both parties have denied. The article also sheds light on their alleged use of ketamine.
What Happened: Shanahan, a lawyer and former wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, reportedly took ketamine with Musk at a private party in 2021. She later informed her then-husband, Brin, that she had a sexual encounter with the Tesla CEO, as per the NYT report which cited multiple sources.
The report also delves into Shanahan's relationship with Brin, her divorce, and her campaign as the running mate for the 2024 presidential election with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
"At a party in early 2021 in Miami, Ms. Shanahan was so intoxicated by drugs and alcohol that she required an IV infusion," the NYT reported.
During her marriage to Brin, Shanahan was reportedly involved in recreational drug use, including ketamine and cocaine, with Silicon Valley's elite. The couple's marriage faced challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and their daughter's autism diagnosis.
Three sources informed the Times that Shanahan and Musk had an affair in December 2021 during a private party in Miami. According to the report, they both took ketamine and "disappeared together for several hours." The Times cited four individuals who had been briefed on the matter and related documents.
Shanahan and Musk allegedly had an affair in December 2021, following which Brin filed for divorce in January 2022, citing "irreconcilable differences." Musk, who admitted to taking a "small amount" of ketamine weekly, denied the affair, as did Shanahan.
Why It Matters: This isn't the first time Musk has been embroiled in an alleged affair with a friend's spouse. In 2022, Musk denied reports of an affair with Shanahan, calling them "total bs."
This is total bs. Sergey and I are friends and were at a party together last night!
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 25, 2022
I've only seen Nicole twice in three years, both times with many other people around. Nothing romantic.
Shanahan also denied the affair, stating that the speculation was "utterly debilitating." The recent NYT report, however, presents new details about the alleged affair and drug use, adding a fresh layer of complexity to the situation.
In September, Musk was accused of being a homewrecker amid Brin's finalized divorce, with Musk denying the affair allegations and stating that he hadn't had sex in ages.
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This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Kaustubh Bagalkote