Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban recently shared in an interview his desire to buy X (formerly Twitter), but things took a humorous turn when he joked that his card had been declined during the attempt. Cuban, known for his business ventures and ownership of the Dallas Mavericks, quipped about falling short in his bid to acquire the social media platform.
Elon Musk, the current owner of X who famously purchased the platform for $44 billion in 2022, responded with his trademark wit, saying, “You’re $39 billion short.” The playful exchange between these two business moguls, both well-known for their successes and bold investments, quickly gained attention online.
This back-and-forth adds a lighthearted moment to the evolving narrative of X, which has undergone significant changes since Musk’s takeover. From rebranding to major shifts in content moderation and user engagement, Musk has positioned X as a central player in the future of social media, and Cuban’s tongue-in-cheek comment only adds to the intrigue surrounding its future.
