New Delhi, October 1: Elon Musk's father, Errol Musk, has strongly refuted allegations made against him in his son's latest biography, which portrayed him as an abusive figure responsible for Elon's challenging upbringing in South Africa. The 77-year-old Errol, who had a distant relationship with Elon, responded to these claims in a recent interview, shedding light on the complexities of their family dynamics.

According to the Wion reports, in the interview, Errol denied the portrayal of his parenting style and emphasised that while Elon's upbringing was unconventional, it was not marked by abuse. He recounted a peculiar incident when he took nine-year-old Elon to a party with nude adults, explaining that the crowd he socialised with was open-minded and free-thinking. Errol stated, "The crowd I was with were very open-minded, very free-thinking - a wonderful crowd to be with." Elon Musk’s Biography by American Author-Journalist Walter Isaacson Scores Bumper Sale in First Week of Its Launch, Tesla CEO Says ‘Cool’.

He described how, at the party, a well-known individual encouraged everyone to shed their clothes and join a pool, prompting Errol to take Elon to the library and advise him to sit there. Furthermore, Errol Musk dismissed the depiction of him in his son's biography and asserted, "Everything he is, he owes to me." He expressed his discontent with the book's portrayal and revealed that he had communicated his objections to the author, Walter Isaacson, stating, "That book is not the truth. It’s fodder for a play." Elon Musk Hip-Firing Video: Billionaire Hip-Fires Barrett 50 Caliber Sniper Rifle, Shares Clip.

Errol Musk also shared his disapproval of certain choices made by Elon, including the unconventional name "X Æ A-12" given to one of Elon's children with Grimes. He expressed his opinions on Grimes and Elon's personal life while acknowledging his concern for his son's happiness. The interview provides insight into the complex family dynamics and relationships within the Musk family, challenging the narrative presented in the biography and highlighting Errol's perspective on his role as a parent.

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