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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Carsen Holaday

Elon Musk provoked after being called ‘pathetic’ by pop star

  • Elon Musk publicly criticised singer Billie Eilish, calling her "not the sharpest tool in the shed," after she urged billionaires to donate their wealth.
  • Eilish had previously used Instagram to label Musk a "pathetic p***y b**** coward" for hoarding wealth instead of addressing global issues.
  • She highlighted that Musk's potential trillionaire status could be leveraged to end world hunger, save endangered species, or rebuild Gaza.
  • Eilish also made a broader call for wealthy individuals, including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, to use their money for philanthropic causes during an acceptance speech.
  • In contrast to her criticism, Eilish announced she is donating 11.5 million from her latest tour to charities combating the climate crisis.

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