Elon Musk has a net worth estimated at $137 billion. He owns multiple homes in California that cumulatively total over $100 million in value. And this busy CEO famous for revolutionary companies like Tesla and SpaceX apparently knows how to throw a wild party in his spare time!
Musk recently dished out some crazy stories on the Full Send Podcast about the extravagant house parties he used to organize pre-COVID. They showed a whole different side to the normally straight-laced tech billionaire. Keep reading for all the juicy details…
Transforming Lavish Homes Into Over-the-Top Theme Parties
Musk‘s parties were entirely next-level productions with intense themes, entertainment and ambiance. For example, there was the haunted house party held at his 30,000 square foot residence in Hillsborough, California, purchased for $23.4 million back in 2017.
Musk had ample space to let loose. Table 1 shows a comparison of his multiple California homes used occasionally for hosting parties:
| House Location | Square Footage | Land Size | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 30,000 | 47 acres | $23.4 million |
| Bel Air | 20,000 | 6 acres | $29 million |
| Los Angeles | 12,000 | n/a | $4.3 million |
This particular Hillsborough property, nestled remotely among dense woods, had a very eerie vibe according to Musk:
“The place was definitely haunted… It was used for Satanic rituals, there was just no doubt about it.”
So Musk decided to fully lean into the creepy ambiance. He brought in event designers to create an elaborate Gothic medieval scene meets vampire lair aesthetic throughout the home and outdoor areas. No boring Halloween decorations here! The man clearly doesn‘t do half-measures when entertaining his circle of friends.
Musk Flew In His Exclusive Inner Circle From Around the World
Musk emphasized that he aimed to keep the exclusive guest lists small for privacy and comfort. Generally no more than 100 invitees made up of widely-known artists, celebrities, investors and his inner social circle from global travels over the years.
A few confirmed guests besides Post Malone include actor Jared Leto, musician Azealia Banks, and several tech investor friends.
Not exactly the typical engineers, scientists and SpaceX employees you‘d expect! But Musk seems to enjoy socializing with eclectic crowds and rubbing elbows with fellow famous figures when he takes a break from his 80-100 hour Tesla work weeks.
Loud Music At 3AM Summons the Cops to Shut It Down
Even an exclusive VIP event can get loud and rowdy late at night after drinks start flowing freely. At the Hillsborough haunted house party, sound levels escalated enough past midnight that every single neighbor in the wooded suburban area called police to complain about noise ordinance disturbances.
"Yeah, the music was very loud. Everyone goes to bed at 10 pm there." Musk recalled amusedly.
Local police struggling to pinpoint the exact location of house #tryingtimes didn‘t help matters. Deputies required over 30 minutes and 4 attempts roaming the winding, dim remote roads before finally tracking down the correct property.
Upon arrival, the exasperated officers informed Musk he must shut off the music completely and wrap up the event ASAP. One attendee guessed that police were simply jealous they weren‘t on the guest list! But noise laws are noise laws, even when you‘re a celebrity CEO throwing parties at eccentric private estates.
Post Malone Partied With Musk…and Raved About It After
During the podcast, Musk confirmed rumors that rapper Post Malone did indeed attend one of his infamous house parties. Though characteristically sparse on details during the discussion, Musk simply described Post Malone as:
"Yeah, he‘s cool."
But Post has been substantially more vocal to media outlets about the awesome time he had. While keeping exact party date and location discreet, Post recalled the overall extravagant atmosphere:
“Elon throws some epic parties. I was hanging out with him at his house…in one room talking rockets, physics, engineering. Then we‘d walk into the next party room talking hip-hop."
Clearly the settings, moods and topics at Musk‘s house parties appeal to Post‘s varied interests as both a musical artist and technology fan. Their continued friendship further dispels public perceptions of Musk as constantly serious, often reclusive, and unable to relax among other celebrities.
Why The Party Scene Died Down Due to COVID
Unfortunately for fans of Musk‘s lavish blowouts, the pandemic threw a big wrench into his ability to entertain friends over the past two years at the scale he prefers.
As Musk told podcast hosts:
“I used to throw these crazy parties but…it’s been a while since I’ve thrown a big one."
Travel restrictions plus health precautions made flying in his inner social circle from exotic overseas locations nearly impossible. While looser guidelines now make bigger in-person events safer again, Musk relocated to Texas and continues consumed running Tesla and SpaceX‘s rapid expansions.
Nonetheless – post-COVID when time and health risks settle – don‘t be shocked if party-savvy Musk throws an elaborate new theme event at his remote Starbase, Texas compound someday. After all, the man clearly enjoys engineering unforgettable party experiences as intensely as any rocket or AI prototype!
Wherever the unpredictable Musk decides to host close friends next, whether LA or Austin…just pray the neighbors tolerate booming bass vibrating walls until dawn.
