Errol Musk has offered insight into the dynamics between his two sons Elon and Kimbal, claiming the duo always have each other's backs although they often clash because of their different personalities.
- April 1, 2024
AceShowbiz - Elon Musk and his younger brother Kimbal have had a complex working relationship, marked by both collaboration and tension. In the early days of their tech careers, they co-founded Zip2 and X.com (later PayPal) and often had "screaming matches."
According to their father, Errol Musk, Elon's aloof demeanor sometimes alienated clients, prompting Kimbal to intervene. "Kimbal would scream, 'I speak to clients, not you!' " Errol recounted. Elon, however, maintains he never intended to offend.
Despite their occasional disagreements, Errol insists that the brothers have always supported each other. However, Elon and Kimbal have a strained relationship with their father, due in part to his controversial romantic relationship with his stepdaughter.
The Musk brothers also have a unique bond, having grown up together as "a twosome" under their father's guidance. "I always insisted that your brother and sister is the closest living creature to you," Errol said. "Alienation is totally verboten."
In recent years, Elon and Errol have reconnected after a seven-year estrangement. Despite their differences, Errol acknowledges that Elon inherited his engineering skills from him. However, Elon claims that his father taught him "what not to do."
Elon and Kimbal Musk's relationship is a testament to the complexities of family dynamics, where love and support can coexist with tension and disagreement.
