American singer Billie Eilish has set social media ablaze with her scathing criticism of Tesla CEO Elon Musk's wealth distribution. The 'Lovely' singer's viral posts, though since deleted, accused the world's richest person of failing to contribute adequately to global humanitarian efforts.
What Exactly Did Billie Eilish Say About Elon Musk?
The controversy erupted when Eilish reposted comments targeting Musk following the approval of his $1 trillion pay package by Tesla shareholders. She amplified a statement from activist group My Voice, My Choice that outlined how Musk's wealth could address major world problems.
The shared post highlighted several critical areas where Musk's resources could make transformative differences:
- Using $40 billion annually to end world hunger by 2030
- Helping over 41 million people facing famine
- Allocating $2 billion per year to protect endangered species
- Contributing to rebuilding Gaza, with UN estimates placing reconstruction costs at approximately $70 billion
Eilish didn't hold back her personal feelings either, calling Musk a "f*ing pathetic p*y b**** coward" while sharing the activist message with her millions of followers.
Is Elon Musk Really a Trillionaire?
Eilish's post included an image labeling Musk as a trillionaire, but financial reports tell a different story. According to Forbes, Musk's actual net worth is less than half of that staggering figure.
The trillionaire reference appears connected to the $1 trillion pay plan recently approved by Tesla shareholders. This compensation package could potentially earn Musk massive returns over the next decade, but only if the company achieves specific performance targets.
In a separate report, Forbes noted that Musk has already donated $5 billion to charitable causes, though this amount represents a small fraction of his total wealth.
Eilish's Consistent Stance Against Billionaire Wealth
This isn't the first time Billie Eilish has spoken out against wealth inequality. While accepting the Music Innovator Award at the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards on October 29, the singer directly addressed wealthy attendees including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
"We're in a time right now where the world is really, really bad and really dark and people need empathy and help more than kind of ever, especially in our country," Eilish stated during her acceptance speech, as reported by Variety.
She added more pointedly: "Love you all, but there's a few people in here that have a lot more money than me. If you're a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, but yeah, give your money away, shorties."
As of now, Elon Musk has not publicly responded to Eilish's latest criticism. The singer's deleted posts continue to circulate across social media platforms, sparking intense debates about wealth distribution and billionaire responsibilities.
