Robyn Critiques Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos on Las Culturistas Podcast

During a recent episode of the podcast *Las Culturistas*, Swedish pop star Robyn expressed her long-standing dislike for Elon Musk, stating, “I always hated him, way before it was cool to hate him.” Her criticism stems from Musk's 2018 decision to launch a Tesla Roadster into space, which played David Bowie's "Space Oddity." Robyn described this act as "tacky" and questioned the implications of commercial companies making decisions about natural resources, stating, “As if there wasn’t enough s--t floating around.” She emphasized the need for "democracy in space," arguing that such actions are irresponsible and potentially dangerous for astronauts.

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Robyn did not limit her critique to Musk; she also targeted Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. She recalled Bezos's own spaceflight and his subsequent comments about the need to protect Earth, sarcastically questioning the necessity of his journey to arrive at such a conclusion. “So you had to destroy the human race, like destroy the environment… to go up [into space] so that we all could have you realize this thing that everyone else understands?” she remarked, highlighting her frustration with the disconnect between billionaires and the realities faced by the general public.

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Robyn's comments come at a time when both Musk and Bezos have been under scrutiny for their space ventures, which some view as extravagant and disconnected from pressing global issues such as climate change. Musk's space launch was initially framed as a fun publicity stunt, but Robyn's perspective reflects a growing concern about the environmental impact of such endeavors. The podcast episode aired on January 14, 2026, as Robyn prepares to release her new album, *Sexistential*, on March 27, 2026.

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As of now, neither Elon Musk nor Jeff Bezos has publicly responded to Robyn's comments. The podcast hosts, Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, supported Robyn's sentiments, with Rogers stating that Musk's actions often make him feel uneasy, particularly regarding the use of Bowie's song for the space launch.

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• “I always hated him, way before it was cool to hate him…” — Robyn, Pop Star

Robyn Says She Hated Elon Musk “Way Before It Was Cool”

• “As if there wasn’t enough s--t floating around,” — Robyn, on Musk's space launch

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• “So you have to destroy the human race, destroy the environment, to go up, so that we all can have you realize this thing that everyone else understands?” — Robyn, on Bezos's spaceflight

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Robyn's upcoming album, *Sexistential*, is set to be released on March 27, 2026, and is expected to explore themes of personal and societal significance, potentially reflecting her views on contemporary issues, including the actions of billionaires in the space race.

Robyn Says She Hated Elon Musk “Way Before It Was Cool”