As Elon Musk soars in net worth and public profile, he finds himself facing
cultural blowback from Billie Eilish and sees Jeff Bezos’s New Glenn rocket
close in on his space-empire turf.
It’s official: Elon Musk has hit superstar billionaire status with a
net worth that suggests he’s leading the race to become the world’s first trillionaire. The surge in Tesla share-price,
his holdings in SpaceX and other ventures propelled him into the rarified “first
person ever worth $500 billion” world in early October 2025. In short: the
money-ticker is out of control.
Elon Musk achieved yet another major milestone Wednesday, becoming the first ever person worth $500 billion. Musk, who became the first person ever worth $400 billion or more in December, is $150 billion ahead of runner-up Larry Ellison—and half-way to becoming the world’s first… pic.twitter.com/h9LJmAvT7F
— Forbes (@Forbes) October 1, 2025
Much of the wealth is locked into equity, so the “cash in the bank”
picture is more complex. But the headline number is hard to ignore.
It’s telling that “Is Elon Musk a Trillionaire?” is trending on Google.
The answer: No, he’s not. But he’s at the head of the pack.
The very idea that “Is Elon Musk a Trillionaire?” is trending is
mind-blowing. While he’s “only” worth a cool $500 billion, according
to Time, he’s most likely going to become a trillionaire in about a decade,
along with four other super-rich individuals. Watch this space.
A Brief Look at the Spending
So what does a near‐$500 billion man do with his money? Short version:
not as flamboyant as you might expect. Musk has publicly claimed that he’s sold
off a range of properties and now calls his primary residence a
“modest” property he rents from Space X. On the flip side, he reinvests
aggressively into his businesses (AI, rockets, EVs) rather than yachts and
mansions.
On
the personal side, he retains a notable car collection, including a 1967
Jaguar E-Type and a rare McLaren F1, and continues to use private jets, which
he defends as necessary for his work across companies like Tesla, SpaceX and
Neuralink. Meanwhile, his philanthropic vehicle, the Musk Foundation, is
steeped in ambition but has raised questions about the size and independence of
its giving.
The stance seems to be: wealth is a tool, not a trophy.
Whether that rings true or is just part of the brand is another matter.
Enter Billie Eilish and the Pop-Star Smack-Down
Billie Eilish, by Raph_PH, (Wikipedia Creative Commons)
But, with great wealth comes great social backlash. Billie Eilish, the
Gen-Z music star, took aim at Musk in a raw Instagram Stories post. She
reposted an activist graphics carousel that laid out how Musk could use his
fortune to end hunger, rebuild war-torn zones and save endangered species. Her
caption? A
blistering, profanity-laced call-out: “F—ing pathetic p—y bitch
coward.”
Billie Eilish calls out Elon Musk for not using his wealth to aid humanity and resolve global issues:
“f***ing pathetic p***y b**** coward” pic.twitter.com/ZL91tUdno0
— Pop Base (@PopBase) November 13, 2025
This comes after her on-stage challenge to billionaires: “If you’re a
billionaire, why are you a billionaire? … give your money away, shorties.”
We’re fairly certain that Musk won’t care, but Eilish’s comments are
part of a growing call for the super-rich to engage in meaningful philanthropy.
Space Race Check-In: Blue Origin’s Big Move
Musk isn’t just under pressure in terms of public opinion, Jeff Bezos’s
space outfit just
made news. Blue Origin launched the heavy-lift rocket New Glenn from Cape
Canaveral on November 13 2025, carrying NASA’s twin ESCAPADE probes to Mars
orbit, a major proof point in the deep-space race. The company also landed its
booster stage, the reusable-rocketry buzzword that Musk’s company helped
popularize.
Blue Origin has for the first time landed the booster rocket for its largest spacecraft in a step forward for Jeff Bezos’s space venture as it tries to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the satellite launch market. pic.twitter.com/NcYI97wFfm
— Financial Times (@FT) November 13, 2025
In other words: while Musk basks in net-worth headlines and pop-star
barbs, Bezos’s team is quietly leveling up in the space-arena. Musk even tweeted a (somewhat
gracious) “Congratulations” to Blue Origin.
Congratulations @JeffBezos and the@BlueOrigin team! https://t.co/chDyNYNag3
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2025
What It All Means
Elon Musk has soared financially and publicly this week. But the tone
has shifted. Where once the story was “how much does he have?”, now it’s also
“what’s he doing with it?” and “how will he respond to cultural challenges?”
The Billie Eilish call-out might be crude, but it’s an indicator of growing
sentiment. Added to that, the New Glenn launch says: your space-leadership
isn’t guaranteed.
Musk is the pioneer at the top of the wealth summit but in the arena of
public perception and possibly in terms of space exploration, he’s suddenly
playing defense. The next move? Will he respond with major philanthropic
action, another rocket blockbuster, or an awkward pass? Either way, the
spotlight is bright.
The billionaire age just got a little tougher to stride in. And yes, it’s
been a busy week for Musk.
For more news around finance and tech, visit our Trending pages.
As Elon Musk soars in net worth and public profile, he finds himself facing
cultural blowback from Billie Eilish and sees Jeff Bezos’s New Glenn rocket
close in on his space-empire turf.
It’s official: Elon Musk has hit superstar billionaire status with a
net worth that suggests he’s leading the race to become the world’s first trillionaire. The surge in Tesla share-price,
his holdings in SpaceX and other ventures propelled him into the rarified “first
person ever worth $500 billion” world in early October 2025. In short: the
money-ticker is out of control.
Elon Musk achieved yet another major milestone Wednesday, becoming the first ever person worth $500 billion. Musk, who became the first person ever worth $400 billion or more in December, is $150 billion ahead of runner-up Larry Ellison—and half-way to becoming the world’s first… pic.twitter.com/h9LJmAvT7F
— Forbes (@Forbes) October 1, 2025
Much of the wealth is locked into equity, so the “cash in the bank”
picture is more complex. But the headline number is hard to ignore.
It’s telling that “Is Elon Musk a Trillionaire?” is trending on Google.
The answer: No, he’s not. But he’s at the head of the pack.
The very idea that “Is Elon Musk a Trillionaire?” is trending is
mind-blowing. While he’s “only” worth a cool $500 billion, according
to Time, he’s most likely going to become a trillionaire in about a decade,
along with four other super-rich individuals. Watch this space.
A Brief Look at the Spending
So what does a near‐$500 billion man do with his money? Short version:
not as flamboyant as you might expect. Musk has publicly claimed that he’s sold
off a range of properties and now calls his primary residence a
“modest” property he rents from Space X. On the flip side, he reinvests
aggressively into his businesses (AI, rockets, EVs) rather than yachts and
mansions.
On
the personal side, he retains a notable car collection, including a 1967
Jaguar E-Type and a rare McLaren F1, and continues to use private jets, which
he defends as necessary for his work across companies like Tesla, SpaceX and
Neuralink. Meanwhile, his philanthropic vehicle, the Musk Foundation, is
steeped in ambition but has raised questions about the size and independence of
its giving.
The stance seems to be: wealth is a tool, not a trophy.
Whether that rings true or is just part of the brand is another matter.
Enter Billie Eilish and the Pop-Star Smack-Down
Billie Eilish, by Raph_PH, (Wikipedia Creative Commons)
But, with great wealth comes great social backlash. Billie Eilish, the
Gen-Z music star, took aim at Musk in a raw Instagram Stories post. She
reposted an activist graphics carousel that laid out how Musk could use his
fortune to end hunger, rebuild war-torn zones and save endangered species. Her
caption? A
blistering, profanity-laced call-out: “F—ing pathetic p—y bitch
coward.”
Billie Eilish calls out Elon Musk for not using his wealth to aid humanity and resolve global issues:
“f***ing pathetic p***y b**** coward” pic.twitter.com/ZL91tUdno0
— Pop Base (@PopBase) November 13, 2025
This comes after her on-stage challenge to billionaires: “If you’re a
billionaire, why are you a billionaire? … give your money away, shorties.”
We’re fairly certain that Musk won’t care, but Eilish’s comments are
part of a growing call for the super-rich to engage in meaningful philanthropy.
Space Race Check-In: Blue Origin’s Big Move
Musk isn’t just under pressure in terms of public opinion, Jeff Bezos’s
space outfit just
made news. Blue Origin launched the heavy-lift rocket New Glenn from Cape
Canaveral on November 13 2025, carrying NASA’s twin ESCAPADE probes to Mars
orbit, a major proof point in the deep-space race. The company also landed its
booster stage, the reusable-rocketry buzzword that Musk’s company helped
popularize.
Blue Origin has for the first time landed the booster rocket for its largest spacecraft in a step forward for Jeff Bezos’s space venture as it tries to rival Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the satellite launch market. pic.twitter.com/NcYI97wFfm
— Financial Times (@FT) November 13, 2025
In other words: while Musk basks in net-worth headlines and pop-star
barbs, Bezos’s team is quietly leveling up in the space-arena. Musk even tweeted a (somewhat
gracious) “Congratulations” to Blue Origin.
Congratulations @JeffBezos and the@BlueOrigin team! https://t.co/chDyNYNag3
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 13, 2025
What It All Means
Elon Musk has soared financially and publicly this week. But the tone
has shifted. Where once the story was “how much does he have?”, now it’s also
“what’s he doing with it?” and “how will he respond to cultural challenges?”
The Billie Eilish call-out might be crude, but it’s an indicator of growing
sentiment. Added to that, the New Glenn launch says: your space-leadership
isn’t guaranteed.
Musk is the pioneer at the top of the wealth summit but in the arena of
public perception and possibly in terms of space exploration, he’s suddenly
playing defense. The next move? Will he respond with major philanthropic
action, another rocket blockbuster, or an awkward pass? Either way, the
spotlight is bright.
The billionaire age just got a little tougher to stride in. And yes, it’s
been a busy week for Musk.
For more news around finance and tech, visit our Trending pages.
