Musicians vs. Elon Musk: The controversy that shook the networks.
Frank ieroguitarist of My Chemical Romanceexpressed indignation towards Elon Musk after a gesture that the billionaire made during the second presidential investiture of Donald Trumplast Monday, January 20, at the White House. In the event, Musk He made a movement that many have compared with the Nazi greeting, unleashing a wave of criticism and rejection in social networks.
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The gesture, which consisted of touching his chest and extending his arm diagonally up with the palm down, was interpreted as an act of support to the extreme right. I love He reacted and these were his words:
To shit this type and all people who support this shit or waste any type of breath trying to defend it. Your true colors are shining. #Sashhate “.
Muskwho played a key role in the electoral victory of Trump and was designated to lead the new Government Efficiency DepartmentIt soon respond to criticism. Through X (previously Twitter), he dismissed the accusations by qualifying them as “dirty tricks” and minimizing the impact of the term “Nazi”, receiving even support from the current president Javier Milei.
Nazi the balls
Elon Musk must be one of the most important men in history, who is pushing human progress to dizzying rhythms, and has always defended freedom in its purest form, for all.I buy x in an act that was considered crazy from the …
– Javier Milei (@jmilei) January 22, 2025
The controversy did not end there. Grimesformer partner of MuskHe publicly expressed his rejection of Nazism. “I don't know what happened and I won't make a precipitous statement,” the singer replied to a fan who shared what was happening.
WHILE I DEEPY RESPECT YOUR CONCERN IS UNHEALTHY THAT PEOPLE ARE THIS UPset WHEN I HAV NOT EVEN BEEN ONLINE YET ALOY AND AM ONY JUSARNING ABOUT THIS CONTOVERSY NOW. I DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPEED AND I WILL NOKE A RASH STATEMENT – I am not A Citizen of This Country.
– ⏳ (@Grimsz) January 21, 2025
On the other hand, Green Day changed the lyrics of “American idiot” In a concert in South Africa to show its position against Musk.
Billie Joe Armstrong changed the letter of American Idiot to mention Elon Musk in the show of Green Day in South Africa (country where the businessman was born).
“I am not part of Elon's agenda” pic.twitter.com/gyuxo0ujdr
– Pogopedia (@Pogopedia) January 21, 2025
The incident stands out once again the impact of symbolic gestures and public positions in the political and cultural sphere that impact worldwide. High profile figures face the scrutiny of global society every day on social networks and must face the consequences sooner or later.
