Green Day’s recent concert in South Africa took an interesting turn when the band dedicated their hit song “American Idiot” to Elon Musk. The audience was surprised to hear the modified lyrics, which were changed to criticize Musk’s recent actions.
Billie Joe Armstrong’s Message The band’s lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong, made it clear that he is not a fan of Musk’s agenda. By changing the lyrics of “American Idiot,” Armstrong sent a powerful message to the Tesla CEO, expressing his disapproval of Musk’s recent behavior.
The Incident at the Concert
During their concert at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg, Green Day decided to change the lyrics of “American Idiot” to mock Elon Musk. The band’s lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong, modified the lyrics to say “I’m not a part of the Elon agenda,” sending a clear message to Musk.
Previous Run-Ins with Elon Musk
Elon Musk had previously mocked Green Day on X, after the band changed the lyrics of “American Idiot” to criticize Donald Trump’s MAGA agenda. The band’s bassist, Mike Dirnt, responded to Musk’s comments, stating that Musk is “actually the machine” and that he is not ashamed to say stupid things on the internet.
Previous Dedication to Trump
Green Day has previously dedicated “American Idiot” to Donald Trump, modifying the lyrics to criticize his MAGA agenda. The band’s lead singer, Billie Joe Armstrong, has been vocal about his disapproval of Trump’s policies and actions.
