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Money Can't Buy You Love: The Story Behind Elon Musk's Berghain Rejection

In Berlin, where the underground club scene is as much about resistance as it is about rhythm, the story of Elon Musk being turned away from Berghain has become a symbol of poetic justice. The world’s richest man, known for his controversial political affiliations and provocative behavior, found himself denied entry to the city’s most exclusive nightclub—a place that has long stood as a bastion of authenticity and defiance against elitism.

In Berlin, where the underground club scene is as much about resistance as it is about rhythm, the story of Elon Musk being turned away from Berghain has become a symbol of poetic justice. The world’s richest man, known for his controversial political affiliations and provocative behavior, found himself denied entry to the city’s most exclusive nightclub—a place that has long stood as a bastion of authenticity and defiance against elitism. Musk took his political meddling international by penning an opinion piece in Germany’s Welt am Sonntag, where he referred to the far-right Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party as “the last spark of hope” for the country.

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