Green Day Collaborates with Billie Eilish at FireAid and Takes Aim at Elon Musk

At the recent FireAid Benefit Concert in Los Angeles, Green Day delivered a memorable performance, sharing the stage with Billie Eilish and subtly critiquing tech mogul Elon Musk.
FireAid Performance with Billie Eilish
On January 30, 2025, Green Day opened the FireAid Benefit Concert at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. The event aimed to raise funds for communities affected by the devastating January wildfires in Los Angeles, which destroyed thousands of buildings and caused over $250 billion in damages.
In a separate performance on January 19, 2025, at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium in South Africa, Green Day subtly critiqued Elon Musk. During their hit song “American Idiot,” frontman Billie Joe Armstrong altered the lyrics from “I’m not a part of the redneck agenda” to “I’m not a part of the Elon agenda.” This change was particularly significant, as Musk was born in Pretoria, South Africa.
Green Day’s recent performances highlight their continued engagement with current events and their willingness to use their platform to comment on societal issues. Their collaboration with Billie Eilish at FireAid not only provided a memorable musical moment but also underscored the event’s mission to support wildfire-affected communities.
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