Gates has been the subject of scandal before, although he regrets the friendship.
He was warned by Microsoft's top council to stop hitting on employees, and that comes on top of allegations that he mistreated employees while building a software monopoly.
Gates has been accused of trying to create a food shortage and of being involved in a vaccine scam.
Gates said in the interview that he had no reason to be involved in the vaccine conspiracy.
Gates went soft on Musk despite him publicly insulting him on social media. Gates refused to bite back when asked about Musk buying the entirety of the social network.
Gates told the BBC that he has a wait and see attitude.
It sounds like the Gates just wants the drama to end.
Musk changed the picture on his profile.