Pop icon Robyn is making it clear that her dislike for Elon Musk isn’t a recent development sparked by internet discourse — it’s something she’s felt for years.
Appearing on the Las Culturistas podcast hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, the Swedish hitmaker spoke candidly about why she’s never been a fan of the billionaire entrepreneur. In her own words, she admitted she disliked him long before public opinion shifted.
As Robyn Admits She Disliked Elon Musk Long Before It Became Trendy, Sharing the Exact Moment She Realized He Was “Tacky”, she explained that her breaking point came years ago — well before Musk became a constant headline fixture.
The Space Stunt That Changed Everything
According to Robyn, her feelings crystallized in 2018 when Musk famously launched a Tesla Roadster into space via SpaceX, blasting David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” on a loop.
At the time, the moment was widely treated as a cheeky, headline-grabbing stunt. For Robyn, however, it crossed into something more frustrating. She criticized the idea of private companies making unilateral decisions about space exploration — especially when those decisions feel more like flashy marketing than meaningful progress.
She didn’t mince words, calling the move wasteful and unnecessarily showy, arguing that space should belong to everyone, not be used as a billboard for selling cars.
A Wider Critique of Billionaire Culture
Robyn also made it clear that Musk isn’t the only ultra-wealthy figure she questions. During the conversation, she casually added Jeff Bezos to the list, pointing toward broader concerns about climate impact and unchecked corporate power.
While Musk himself once described the space launch as “silly and fun” in interviews with BBC News, Robyn countered that even playful gestures can have serious consequences — especially when they come from people with enormous influence.
Looking Ahead: A New Era for Robyn
Beyond the candid commentary, the podcast also touched on Robyn’s music. She’s gearing up for a fresh chapter with her upcoming album, Sexistential, set for release on March 27. Fans have already gotten a taste through tracks like “Dopamine,” “Talk to Me,” and the title song.
Her last full-length project, Honey, arrived in 2018 and marked a career high on the Billboard charts, further cementing her status as a pop innovator who isn’t afraid to speak her mind — on or off the dance floor.
