Sheryl Crow dumps Tesla over Elon Musk, donates money to NPR
The singer-songwriter sold her car in protest of Musk’s actions, using the funds to support public radio.
Sheryl Crow has taken a stand against Elon Musk by selling her Tesla and donating the proceeds to National Public Radio (NPR). The country music star voiced her concerns over Musk’s political influence and his opposition to publicly funded journalism.
The 63-year-old singer, known for hits like All I Wanna Do and If It Makes You Happy, announced her decision in an Instagram video. In the clip, Crow bids farewell to her black Tesla while referencing a lesson from her parents:
“My parents always said… you are who you hang out with. There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long, Tesla.”
Crow made it clear that her decision was a protest against Musk’s political affiliations, particularly his connection to former President Donald Trump.
Concerns about Musk’s role in politics
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has been a controversial figure in politics, often drawing criticism for his views on free speech and media. Crow took issue with his stance on NPR, which Musk has accused of biased reporting. In her post, she emphasized the importance of supporting independent journalism, writing:
“Money donated to @npr, which is under threat by President Musk, in hopes that the truth will continue to find its way to those willing to know the truth.”
Crow’s reference to Musk as “President Musk” appears to be a criticism of his growing influence in public discourse, with some speculating that he wields political power beyond his business ventures.
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Public reaction – praise and backlash
While many fans applauded Crow’s stand, others were less supportive. Some critics dismissed her as “woke” and accused her of wasting money. One social media user wrote:
“Just because you had a hit 30 years ago doesn’t mean anyone cares about your opinion, or even remembers who you are.”
Others argued that NPR should survive without public funding, echoing Musk’s own words:
“Defund NPR. It should survive on its own,” Musk posted on X.
Crow’s history of political activism
Sheryl Crow has never shied away from political statements. On Election Day, she publicly supported Kamala Harris, saying she voted for a leader who embodied “empathy, compassion, a heart for community, and for those underserved.”
She has also been vocal about her concerns regarding Donald Trump’s presidency. In 2017, just months into Trump’s first term, Crow expressed her hope that he would be impeached, calling his administration’s early days “nothing but chaos.”
“It actually has kept me up at night,” she said at the time. “It’s infiltrated our daily lives in a way that is, for me, not healthy.”
A stand for journalism
With her decision to sell her Tesla and donate the funds to NPR, Crow is making a clear statement about the importance of independent journalism. In a time when media bias is a hot topic, her move adds another voice to the debate on who controls the narrative—and why it matters.
Whether people agree with her or not, one thing is clear: Sheryl Crow is standing by her values, even if it means letting go of a car she once loved.
