November 18, 2025 — The feud between Elon Musk and Billie Eilish escalated this week after the pop superstar publicly accused the Tesla and SpaceX CEO of sitting on his wealth instead of using it to address urgent global issues.
Eilish sparked the exchange by reposting a series of infographics from the activist group My Voice, My Choice on Instagram. The graphics outlined what Musk’s projected trillion-dollar valuation could theoretically accomplish—from tackling world hunger to supporting humanitarian rebuilding efforts. According to reporting from NME and People Magazine, Eilish added her own commentary, labeling Musk a “pathetic… coward.”
Her posts followed her recent remarks at the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards, where she criticized billionaires for failing to deploy their resources toward meaningful change. Eilish also highlighted her own philanthropic move: an $11.5 million donation from her “Hit Me Hard and Soft” tour revenue to climate and food equity initiatives, as reported by Hindustan Times.
Musk responded on X with a curt, dismissive jab:
“She’s not the sharpest tool in the shed.”
The remark was widely circulated after coverage from outlets including News Minimalist and Entertainment Weekly.
The dispute has quickly become a flashpoint in the broader conversation about extreme wealth, public responsibility, and the growing cultural pressure on high-net-worth individuals as Musk edges closer to becoming the world’s first trillionaire.
