Late-night host Jimmy Fallon took aim at Elon Musk in a biting rap performance on The Tonight Show, skewering the billionaire’s latest controversies in a lyrical roast that quickly went viral. The comedic segment playfully dissected Musk’s unpredictable business moves, political associations, and personal life, prompting both laughter and backlash across social media.
Musk’s Week In The Spotlight — Through Fallon’s Bars
Fallon’s rap touched on everything from Musk’s tumultuous hiring and firing decisions to his recent interactions with former US President Donald Trump. No topic was spared, including the high-profile failure of SpaceX’s Starship, the tech mogul’s ever-expanding family, and his polarising leadership style.
One of the most talked-about moments in the segment was Fallon’s reference to Musk’s controversial request for federal employees to submit a detailed report of their weekly tasks. The demand, which many saw as overreach, had already sparked widespread debate before Fallon turned it into a punchline. The Tonight Show host didn’t hold back, rapping about Musk’s micromanagement tendencies and his unpredictable directives.
‘What Did You Do Last Week?’ Becomes A Catchphrase
Musk’s request for government workers to document their week was widely criticised, with officials clarifying that such decisions rest with agency leaders, not the Tesla CEO. Fallon transformed this moment into a comedic anthem, breaking down Musk’s chaotic schedule with clever wordplay and sharp jabs.
Musk, Trump, & A Chainsaw?
Another standout lyric referenced Musk’s increasing association with Trump, playing on the billionaire’s recent visit to the Oval Office with his son, X. The rap even joked about Musk attending a conservative event, portraying him as making a dramatic entrance wielding a chainsaw—an exaggerated nod to his unpredictable public persona.
Fallon didn’t shy away from the rumours surrounding Musk’s personal life either. Reports of Musk fathering a 13th child with conservative influencer Ashley St. Clair have been swirling, though the billionaire has remained tight-lipped. Fallon capitalised on the speculation, humorously likening Musk’s growing number of children to his rapidly expanding Tesla fleet.
The Full Roast Here:
“Sunday, layoffs. Monday, speech.
Tuesday, layoffs. Wednesday, post some memes.
Thursday, fire FDA,
get bird flu from RFK.
Friday, get some brunch with Ye,
he’s now in charge of the CIA.
Run the country just like Twitter,
make Trump my son’s babysitter.
Hang with Miller, brawl with [Steve] Bannon,
have more children than Nick Cannon.
Bring a chainsaw to CPAC,
give Trump haircut, ‘Get the back.’
Launch a rocket, build a car;
both exploded, don’t go far.
Firing, firing, feeling glee,
Trump just said, ‘You complete me.’
Firing, healing, feeling glad,
‘Like the son I’ve never had.’
Cut, meme, layoff, money spent,
DOGE, cut, layoff, weird accent.
Cut, meme, fake news, time to sleep,
here’s hoping I don’t fire me.”
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Given Musk’s history of engaging in online feuds, particularly with comedians and critics, many are wondering if he’ll react to Fallon’s roast. Whether he fires off a tweet, embraces the joke, or simply ignores it, one thing is clear — Fallon’s diss track has cemented itself as a viral sensation.