Wednesday 19/November/2025 – 08:05 PM
The dispute between American billionaire Elon Musk and international singer Billie Eilish developed into a public confrontation that caught the attention of millions in recent hours, after they exchanged criticism on social media platforms.
The beginning of the crisis… a harsh criticism from Billy
The controversy erupted when Billie Eilish posted a sharp message via the Instagram Story feature, in which she explicitly criticized Elon Musk for what she described as “his accumulation of wealth and not exploiting it to solve global crises.”
She said that Musk had enough resources to eradicate hunger, protect threatened species, and contribute to the reconstruction of affected areas, before describing him in words that caused a sensation.
Musk did not ignore the attack, but responded on the X platform with clear sarcasm, saying: It is not the sharpest tool in the world, indicating that he does not take Billy’s criticism seriously, which further inflamed the situation.
The dispute turned from a discussion about social issues into a personal conflict followed by millions moment by moment, especially with the increasing interaction between the fans of both parties on social networking sites.
Why did Billie Eilish attack the American billionaire?
Bailey believes that Musk, who is approaching the title of the world’s first trillionaire after Tesla’s board approved a huge salary package, could have played a greater role in confronting global issues such as climate change and hunger, but she believes that he prefers to accumulate wealth rather than directing it to serve the world.
The real background to this crisis goes back to the escalating global debate about the role and influence of billionaires, especially after Billy’s statements during one of the award ceremonies, where she frankly asked:
Despite the criticism she received after her attack on Musk, the young singer announced her donation of $11.5 million from the profits of her last tour to projects related to food and climate justice and reducing emissions, stressing that she “wants to be a role model before she criticizes.”
