Billie Eilish Calls Elon Musk a "Pathetic Coward" and Urges Him to Donate

"If you're a billionaire, couldn't you share some of your money?"
Direct Criticism of Musk, Poised to Become the World's First Trillionaire

American pop star Billie Eilish, 23, recently sent a message to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who had a $1 trillion compensation package approved, urging him to use his wealth for the public good.

On November 14 (local time), Eilish addressed the issue of extreme wealth concentration on her social media accounts, sharing a post about Musk, who could become the world's first "trillionaire." The post, created by the social movement group "My Voice, My Choice," emphasized that Musk's vast fortune could be used to address humanity's shared challenges.

Billie Eilish. Screenshot from Billie Eilish's Instagram

As an example, the post cited an estimate from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), which stated that investing $40 billion annually could end world hunger by 2030. It also explained that investing $140 billion over seven years could provide safe drinking water globally.

Additionally, the post introduced data showing that spending $10 billion per year could provide essential vaccines to newborns for the next 100 years. It also highlighted various public contributions that could be achieved with relatively small amounts, such as preserving endangered species and rebuilding conflict zones.

Currently, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Musk's net worth stands at approximately $430 billion, making him the richest person in the world. If the compensation package recently approved at the Tesla shareholders' meeting is fully realized, there are projections that he could become the first-ever "trillionaire."

The post concluded with a photo of Musk extending his arm at a past event, accompanied by the caption, "What he's actually doing." Eilish shared this image as it was and added the insult "pathetic coward," delivering a strong criticism.

Last month, during her acceptance speech at the "WSJ Magazine Innovator Awards" in New York, Eilish also made headlines by saying, "The world is darker than ever, and many people need help," and questioned, "If you are a billionaire, why just hold on to that much money? Couldn't you share at least a little?" Local media reported that Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, was in the audience at the time, but his reaction was lukewarm.

In contrast, Eilish is known to have donated $11.5 million (about 16.77 billion won) from her tour proceeds to organizations addressing the global food crisis and climate crisis.