Elon Musk launches profane attack on X advertisers - BBC News

The billionaire accuses firms of trying to blackmail him with ad dollars, claiming they will kill X.

8 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesBy James ClaytonBBC North America technology reporterIn a profanity-laced outburst, Elon Musk has slammed advertisers that have left X, warning they will kill the social media platform.

At an event in New York, he accused companies that have joined an ad boycott of the site formerly known as Twitter of trying to blackmail him.

"Go [expletive] yourself," the billionaire said in an interview.

Some firms have paused advertising on X amid concerns over antisemitism, including a post from Mr Musk himself.

The Tesla and SpaceX boss apologised on Wednesday for that post, saying it might be the "dumbest" thing he has ever shared online.

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