Don Lemon Takes Legal Action Against Elon Musk and X Over Cancelled Show Deal

Former CNN star Don Lemon has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, challenging the abrupt termination of a talk show agreement. The legal action claims that Musk and X terminated their partnership with Lemon unfairly and refused to compensate him, despite leveraging his name to attract advertisers to the platform.

In the early part of this year, X, under Musk’s ownership, made deals with several high-profile individuals, including Lemon, former US congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and sports radio personality Jim Rome. These agreements were part of X’s broader strategy to restore its reputation and draw advertisers back to the platform following a series of controversies.

Lemon’s lawsuit argues that Musk and X not only ended their partnership unjustly but also failed to honor financial commitments related to the promotion and advertising that leveraged Lemon’s presence. The legal battle highlights the ongoing challenges X faces as it seeks to recover from its troubled past and reestablish itself in the competitive social media landscape.