Elon Musk is always in the news for some reason or the other. The Tesla CEO stirs the headlines with his controversial tweets, business deals, Twitter feud, or his colorful personal life. Musk has once again made it to the news and this time he has mentioned comedian Chris Rock.
Chris became the talk of the planet earlier this year when Will Smith slapped him at the Oscars after he joked about Jada Smith’s baldness. Musk, in his recent tweet, has hinted about a potential collaboration with Chris. The South African billionaire has earlier mentioned his interest in stand-up comedy.
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Chris Rock Asked Elon Musk To Open For His Show
Elon Musk has a very active presence on Twitter where he keeps tweeting things, that are often seen as controversial. He’s recently tweeted about being approached by Chris Rock.
The 51-year-old business tycoon took to Twitter on Sunday and tweeted in response to an old clip of his Saturday Night Live (SNL) Monologue. The video also had Musk’s “stand-up is my side hustle” quote.
Musk wrote, “Chris Rock invited me to open for one of his shows. Thanks, Chris! I will try not to flounder too much.”
.@Chrisrock invited me to open for one of his shows. Thanks Chris! I will try not to flounder too much.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 4, 2022
Several users reacted hilariously to this prospect and mentioned the Oscar slap incident. One user wrote, “elon opening for chris rock? that show would slap…”
elon opening for chris rock? that show would slap…
— chaos (@23Chaos23) September 4, 2022
Another user suggested not inviting Will Smith.
2 asks.
1) Don’t invite Will Smith
2) Talk about how Dogecoin is the digital currency of Earth.Thanks 😁
— ÐOGEFAN.doge 🚀 🇺🇸 (@CryptoSLE10) September 4, 2022
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Elon Musk Has Requested Court To Delay Twitter Trial By A Month
The SpaceX founder has been at loggerheads with the social media giant Twitter ever since he called off the $44 billion deal. Twitter then sued Musk for it.
Last week, he asked the court permission to delay the Twitter trial by about a month to November, according to a court filing.
Twitter and Elon have sued each other in Delaware state court and a five-day trial is scheduled to start on October 17.
The micro-blogging site wants Musk to close the deal for $54.20 per share. Elon wants an order saying he can leave without paying a $1 billion breakup fee stating Twitter violated the deal contract. He has asked the judge to let both sides continue briefing their cases through November 10 followed by a trial “subject to the court’s availability”.
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