Renowned marketing professor, author, and public speaker Scott Galloway found himself locked out of his X (formerly Twitter) account after a dispute with tech mogul Elon Musk. The altercation began when a mutual acquaintance relayed Musk's feelings of being unfairly attacked by Galloway and proposed a meeting, which Galloway declined.

Two days later, Galloway discovered he could no longer access his X account, which boasted a substantial half-a-million followers. Galloway has remained locked out for a total of 17 days, sparking discussions about freedom of expression and control on social media platforms.

Galloway's last X post, dated July 27, addressed a Reuters investigation that revealed Tesla's alleged suppression of complaints about driving range inaccuracies. In the post, Galloway highlighted how Tesla intentionally provided drivers with optimistic driving range projections, leading to many drivers being stranded.

However, Galloway added a sarcastic twist, stating, "BUT you should totally bank with X," alluding to Musk's plan to transform X into an expansive everything app that includes financial services. Musk himself announced on July 25 that X would introduce features allowing users to manage their entire financial spectrum.

Some prominent X users have reported receiving payments through the platform, further adding to its appeal. Controversial influencer Andrew Tate even claimed to have received $20,000 from X. In another intriguing development, Reuters faced apparent repercussions on X after unveiling its Tesla exposé. The news outlet's website links experienced a brief five-second delay, which was seen as retribution.

However, the delay was later reversed after other media outlets reported on it, showcasing the interconnected relationship between online platforms and news dissemination. Galloway has been an active critic of Musk's actions and decisions on X.

In one post, he stated, "Elon would have been a legend... if he hadn't started tweeting," underscoring the potential impact of social media on individuals' legacies. Galloway also playfully attached an image of a shirtless Musk, referencing the billionaire's past conflicts with figures like Mark Zuckerberg.

Meanwhile, it has been revealed that Musk has taken over the @x Twitter account as part of the social network's rebranding efforts. The previous owner of the account, Gene X Hwang, a San Francisco-based photographer, had held the "X" handle for over 16 years until it was changed to the official account for X, Musk's new name for Twitter.

This move has raised questions about Musk's actions of taking over accounts without permission. Furthermore, X itself has undergone various changes as part of the rebranding process. The subscription service has been renamed to @XBlue, and @TwitterSupport has been changed to @Support to distance itself from the Twitter branding.

The X.com domain now redirects to Twitter.com, and the platform's blue bird logos have been replaced with a crowd-sourced X logo. However, this hasty switch to a new brand may pose legal difficulties for Musk, as he does not currently own the intellectual property rights for the letter "X" in relation to social networking.

Overall, the clash between Galloway and Musk, along with the rebranding efforts on X, has ignited conversations about freedom of expression, control on social media platforms, and the legal implications of such actions. It remains to be seen how these developments will shape the future of X and its relationship with its users.