When you're worth billions, what more could you possibly need? This burning question is central to Billie Eilish's latest Instagram outburst aimed at Elon Musk, who's reportedly on the fast track to becoming the world's first trillionaire. Eilish, known for her hit "Ocean Eyes," isn't holding back on her disdain for Musk's accumulating wealth, calling it "disgusting."
In a series of Instagram posts that caught the attention of TMZ, Eilish didn't just stop at expressing her feelings. She proposed that Musk, as the face of Tesla and a tech mogul, has the means to resolve global issues. With just $40 billion a year, she suggests, he could end world hunger by 2030. An even bigger $140 billion could ensure clean water for everyone within seven years. And the list doesn't end there – endangered species, war-torn nations like Gaza, Ukraine, and Syria could all see relief.
“Musk is a f***ing pathetic p***y b**** coward,” Eilish reportedly slammed, pulling no punches in her critique.
This outspoken critique is not a first for Eilish. At the WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards, she seized the chance to voice her concerns directly to the billionaires present. In her acceptance speech for the Music Innovator Award, she implored those with deep pockets to open them for the greater good.
"We’re in a time right now where the world is really, really bad and really dark, and people need empathy and help more than, kind of, ever, especially in our country," she said during her speech. "If you have money, it would be great to use it for good things, maybe give it to some people that need it."
Eilish's bold statements were met with applause and laughter from the room, although not everyone was on board. Notably, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg reportedly didn't join in on the clapping, signaling a less-than-favorable reception to the singer's calls for wealth redistribution. Despite this, Eilish continues to use her platform to advocate for change, proving that her voice is one to be reckoned with.