Billie Eilish Criticizes Elon Musk Over Wealth and Philanthropy

New Delhi, India – Singer Billie Eilish publicly criticized Elon Musk on Thursday through a series of posts on her Instagram stories. Her comments came just weeks after she challenged billionaires, including Musk, to give away their wealth during a high-profile awards event.

Eilish’s posts consisted of sharp insults directed at Musk, whom she called a “f***ing pathetic p***y b**** coward.” She shared the posts alongside information from the European feminist organization My Voice, My Choice, suggesting ways Musk could use his vast wealth to address global issues like world hunger.

One post drew attention to a United Nations estimate that says it would take $40 billion a year to end world hunger by 2030. This information was paired with the alarming statistic that over 41 million people are “knocking on famine’s door.” Other points included funding for rebuilding Gaza, which was severely affected by recent conflicts, with a cited need of $70 billion according to UN reports.

Eilish also shared a misleading graphic that labeled Musk a trillionaire, although Forbes estimates his worth at significantly less than that figure. The graphic likely referred to a recent $1 trillion compensation plan approved by Tesla shareholders, which could potentially elevate him to trillionaire status in the next decade if certain performance targets are met.

This criticism of Musk is not a new topic for Eilish. During her acceptance speech for the Music Innovator Award at the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards on October 29, she urged those present to reconsider extreme wealth. “If you are a billionaire, why are you a billionaire? No hate, but give your money away, shorties,” she remarked in front of influential attendees, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

At the same awards event, late-night host Stephen Colbert announced that Eilish plans to donate $11.5 million from her recent tour to various organizations focused on food equity and climate justice.

The ensuing discussion around Eilish’s statements has sparked reactions from political figures as well. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts remarked that Eilish’s question regarding billionaires is the right one and added that “nobody in this country got rich on their own,” emphasizing that billionaires need to contribute more to society.

Eilish’s comments, both online and publicly, continue to fuel debates about the moral responsibilities of billionaires and the effectiveness of their charitable efforts in tackling global challenges.