Billie Eilish Slams Elon Musk’s ‘Pathetic’ Rise Toward $1 Trillion

Billie Eilish has openly criticized Elon Musk’s potential ascent to trillionaire status while addressing billionaires during a recent awards ceremony. The Grammy-winning artist spoke at the Wall Street Journal Magazine Innovator Awards, where she highlighted the responsibilities of wealth among influential figures.

Elon Musk’s Trillionaire Status

Eilish’s remarks came after Tesla shareholders approved a deal on November 6 that could position Musk as the world’s first trillionaire. If the company’s ambitious financial goals are met, Tesla’s market value could soar to $8.5 trillion, with Musk owning a significant portion of the stock.

Key Financial Goals

• Increase paid subscriptions to self-driving software to 10 million.
• Sell one million humanlike robots.

Musk indicated that this endeavor represents not just evolution for Tesla but a complete transformation. He also assured shareholders that he would focus on other ventures, such as SpaceX and Neuralink, if necessary.

Billie Eilish’s Condemnation

On November 13, Eilish posted an update on Instagram, referencing a My Voice, My Choice initiative. This post illustrated how Musk could utilize his future wealth for philanthropy. Suggestions included:

• $40 billion annually to combat world hunger.
• $10 billion annually for vaccinating 140 million newborns over the next century.
• $53.2 billion for humanitarian efforts in Gaza.

In her Instagram Story, Eilish labeled Musk as “pathetic” and “cowardly,” expressing her disappointment in his potential wealth accumulation without corresponding philanthropic efforts.

Musk’s Philanthropic Record

While Musk has made charitable contributions, he has often faced scrutiny regarding the extent of his philanthropy. He signed the Giving Pledge in 2012, committing to donate at least half of his wealth to charity. However, the Musk Foundation has been criticized for not meeting the required donation threshold in recent years.

Summary of Musk’s Philanthropy

• Founded the Musk Foundation in 2001, donating over $450 million in three years.
• Scrutiny for falling short of the 5% donation requirement to avoid IRS penalties.
• Expressed skepticism about philanthropy versus for-profit impacts.

As the discussion around wealth and responsibility continues, Eilish remains a vocal advocate for accountability among the world’s richest individuals.