THIS DAWN — Pop star Billie Eilish has taken to Instagram to sharply criticize Elon Musk, using explicit language to condemn his priorities amid news that he could become the world’s first trillionaire.
Her remarks, published in a series of Instagram Stories on 13 November 2025, targeted Musk directly, calling him a “f—ing pathetic p——y b—-h coward.”
Eilish’s posts republished a carousel originally shared by the pro-choice advocacy group My Voice, My Choice, which laid out various humanitarian ways Musk could use his massive wealth.
The presentation argued that Musk could achieve the following:
- end world hunger with an estimated $40 billion annually,
- provide clean water globally,
- invest in endangered species conservation, and even,
- contribute to rebuilding war-torn regions like Gaza.
After these infographics, Eilish added her own blunt commentary — framing her criticism as both moral and urgent.
She singled out Musk for hoarding his wealth instead of funding solutions to address global crises.
Hoarding wealth
This confrontation over wealth inequality is consistent with her previous public remarks.
During the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards in late October 2025, she publicly challenged ultra-rich figures in attendance.
She asked: “If you’re a billionaire, why are you a billionaire?”
She further urged generosity, saying, “give your money away, shorties.”
Eilish’s strong words have sparked discussion across social media.
They drew praise from fans who support her use of platform and influence to hold billionaires accountable.
Meanwhile, she also committed $11.5 million from her “Hit Me Hard and Soft” world tour to climate justice, food equity, and anti-poverty causes.
This, she notes, signals that her criticism is grounded in action, not just rhetoric.
The timing of Eilish’s rant coincides with reports that Tesla shareholders approved a compensation package for Musk that could be worth up to $1 trillion — contingent on aggressive performance targets.
Her criticism taps into broader debates over the responsibility of ultra-wealthy individuals to use their fortunes for social good, rather than personal accumulation.
As Musk edges closer to this historic compensation milestone, Eilish’s remarks serve as a sharp reminder that public scrutiny over billionaire ethics remains intense.
It also serves as a reminder that, for many, wealth comes with moral obligations.
