Los Angeles, CA — March 10, 2025
In what is already being called the wildest moment in Oscars history, media mogul Oprah Winfrey shocked the world by calling tech billionaire Elon Musk a “s.c.u.m.b.a.g” — live on stage at the 97th Annual Academy Awards.
🔥 What Just Happened?
While presenting an honorary humanitarian award, Oprah took a sharp detour from her scripted remarks, turning directly to the audience and saying:
“Some billionaires give to the world. Others take everything and give nothing back. Elon Musk, you’re a s.c.u.m.b.a.g.”
Gasps were heard across the Dolby Theatre. Cameras quickly cut to stunned celebrity faces — including Robert Downey Jr., Zendaya, and even Meryl Streep, whose jaw visibly dropped.
💥 Musk’s Response? Cold. Precise. Brutal.
Moments later, Musk — who was in the audience with his son X Æ A-12 — stood up and calmly said:
“Coming from someone who made billions selling hope, I’ll take that as a compliment.”
The crowd fell into a stunned silence before a mix of awkward claps and audible murmurs filled the room.
🎬 Social Media MELTDOWN
Within minutes, the internet exploded:
- #OprahVsMusk was trending #1 worldwide on X (formerly Twitter)
- Some praised Oprah for “speaking truth to power”
- Others defended Musk, calling the moment “a staged attack”
👀 What’s Behind the Feud?
Rumors suggest tension has been building behind the scenes between the two since Musk criticized Oprah’s involvement in AI ethics panels and her past comments on wealth inequality. Neither party had publicly acknowledged the friction — until now.
💬 Comment Section:
What do YOU think? Did Oprah go too far? Or was Musk’s response the real mic drop?
👇 Drop your thoughts below. This story is far from over.