Billie Eilish Lashes Out At Elon Musk: 'Pathetic' Wealth Hoarding Sparks Outrage

Billie Eilish Takes Aim at Elon Musk's Wealth

Billie Eilish isn't holding back when it comes to her thoughts on Tesla's head honcho, Elon Musk. During a recent WSJ Innovator Awards speech, the pop sensation made it clear that she's not a fan of billionaires, and she's doubling down on her stance against Musk. After shareholders gave the nod to a deal that might crown Musk as the first trillionaire, Eilish took to Instagram to voice her displeasure.

The "Birds of a Feather" singer shared a post from the My Voice, My Choice initiative, suggesting that if Musk reaches trillionaire status, he should channel his wealth into philanthropic endeavors. The post outlines ambitious plans like spending $40 billion annually to tackle world hunger, $10 billion a year to vaccinate 140 million newborns for the next century, and $53.2 billion to rebuild Gaza.

“Pathetic and coward,” Eilish wrote in a fiery Instagram Story, peppered with a few choice expletives directed at Musk.

Elon Musk's Trillionaire Prospects

While Musk isn't a trillionaire yet, he's on a path that could lead him there. On November 6, Tesla shareholders agreed to a deal that might hand Musk shares worth trillions, provided the company hits its ambitious financial and operational targets over the next decade. If all goes to plan, Tesla's market value could skyrocket to $8.5 trillion, with Musk owning a hefty quarter of the stock.

Musk, already the world's richest individual, addressed shareholders with confidence, saying, “What we’re about to embark upon is not merely a new chapter of the future of Tesla, but a whole new book.” He's also made it clear that if the deal doesn't pan out, he'll shift focus to his other ventures like SpaceX and Neuralink.

Musk's Philanthropic Footprint

Despite his wealth, Musk's philanthropic efforts have sparked debate. In 2012, he joined Bill Gates' Giving Pledge, promising to donate at least half of his wealth to charity. Through the Musk Foundation, co-founded with his brother Kimbal, more than $450 million has been donated over the past three years. However, the foundation has come under scrutiny for not meeting the 5% donation threshold required by the IRS for the past three years, falling short by $421 million.

Musk has expressed skepticism about traditional charity, claiming that his business ventures have a greater global impact. “I’ve done more for the environment than any single human on Earth,” he told the New York Times last year, standing by his belief that his for-profit work drives more change than donations alone.