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Elon Musk has arrived at the 2022 Met Gala. The Tesla CEO brought his mom Maye as his date.
The 50-year-old world's richest man, who opted for a classic tux to the fashion event, also shared his vision for Twitter while on the red carpet.
"My goal would be to make Twitter as inclusive as possible," he told Vogue live stream host LaLa Anthony.
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Maye Musk, left, and Elon Musk attend The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" exhibition on Monday, May 2, 2022, in New York. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File / AP Newsroom)
Musk added that he hopes people find the social media platform "interesting and entertaining and funny." He noted, "And that it makes their life better."
Last month, it was revealed that Musk is acquiring the social media platform for $44 billion.
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The 50-year-old world's richest man, who opted for a classic tux to the fashion event, also shared his vision for Twitter while on the red carpet. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP / AP Newsroom)
The 2022 Met Gala returned this year following a brief hiatus due to the coronavirus. Guests attending part two of September's event have been told the theme is "Gilded Glamour and White Tie."
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The theme has gotten some mixed reactions. Many thought it ironic considering the current state of the American economy.
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Fox News' Lauryn Overhultz and Julius Young contributed to this report.