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Tyler, the Creator Criticizes Elon Musk with Revised Lyrics at ACL Festival

The rapper altered his 2017 song '911/Mr. Lonely' to express disapproval of Musk, reflecting a shift in his views on the tech mogul.

  • Tyler, the Creator changed a lyric during his Austin City Limits performance, replacing a previous shout-out to Elon Musk with a derogatory remark.
  • The revised lyric marks a departure from Tyler's earlier praise for Musk, whom he had publicly supported as recently as 2016.
  • Tyler's criticism of Musk comes amid broader discontent with Musk's political activities and his role in generative AI development.
  • Musk has been a polarizing figure, with some Tesla owners from both major political parties viewing his recent actions unfavorably.
  • The performance took place near Tesla's Texas headquarters, adding a layer of significance to Tyler's lyrical change.
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