Billie Eilish Takes Aim at Elon Musk & His Money

Billie Eilish didn’t hold back in a recent Instagram Stories tirade aimed at Elon Musk, calling the tech mogul a “pathetic” and “coward” billionaire as she spotlighted how his wealth could — and she argues should — be used to solve global crises.

She reshared an activist-group carousel from My Voice, My Choice, which broke down how Musk’s potential trillion-dollar fortune could fund efforts to end world hunger, safeguard endangered species, and rebuild war-torn regions like Gaza and Ukraine.

Her final slide read in all-caps on a black background: “F—ing pathetic p—y bitch coward.”

From the Stage to the Spotlight

This isn’t the first time Eilish has taken on the ultra-rich. At the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards a few weeks earlier, she called out billionaires in attendance, including Mark Zuckerberg, asking, “If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?” and urging high-net-worth individuals to “give your money away, shorties.” Then, she backed her words with action — announcing a donation of $11.5 million from her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour to causes tackling food equity, climate justice, and pollution.

Why the Attack Hits Hard

Musk stands on the cusp of potentially becoming the world’s first trillionaire via a massive compensation package at Tesla, contingent on dramatic company goals through 2035.

Eilish’s critique lies at the intersection of wealth, power, and responsibility; she suggests that this kind of fortune isn’t simply a personal feat—it’s a public good opportunity. In calling Musk out, she taps into a broader cultural conversation about inequality, billionaire moral duty, and the use of vast resources when global suffering persists.

Public Reaction and Industry Ripples

The move has divided public opinion. Supporters praise Eilish for using her platform to challenge wealth concentration and call out unchecked power. Others argue her language crosses a line of civility and may detract from the substance of the message. In entertainment and tech circles, this moment could reshape how celebrities address billionaires—not just in speeches, but also in social-media calls to account.

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