Quick Read
- Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files reveal over 300 documents referencing Kimbal Musk.
- Emails suggest Epstein and an associate engineered a relationship for Musk with a woman in Epstein’s network in 2012.
- Musk’s recent public statement claimed he met Epstein only once, never visited his island, and that Epstein did not introduce him to the woman.
- Correspondence shows Musk thanked Epstein for the introduction and exchanged social invitations, including to his birthday party and a SpaceX launch.
- The woman involved regularly forwarded Musk’s messages to Epstein and sought his advice on the relationship.
BOULDER, CO (Azat TV) – Newly released documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files have revealed a more intricate and extensive relationship between Kimbal Musk, brother of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and the convicted sex offender than previously known, directly contradicting Musk’s recent public statements. The revelations, stemming from a Department of Justice release of millions of documents, suggest Epstein actively engineered an intimate relationship for Kimbal Musk and maintained direct communication with him over several years, challenging Musk’s claim of a single meeting and no visits to Epstein’s infamous island.
Kimbal Musk, a prominent businessman, restaurateur, and board member for companies like Tesla and formerly SpaceX, publicly addressed the matter on February 9, 2026, stating on X that he only met Epstein once in his New York office and never visited his private island. He also claimed that Epstein did not introduce him to a woman with whom he was romantically involved between 2012 and 2013, and that the volume of emails bearing his name in the files was due to Epstein being subscribed to a mass newsletter. However, a review of the documents by The Guardian and Boulder Reporting Lab indicates a significantly deeper engagement, including direct personal correspondence, mutual invitations to social events, and a clear role played by Epstein and his associates in fostering Musk’s relationship with the woman.
New Emails Detail Kimbal Musk’s Interactions with Epstein
The recently unearthed emails, part of a vast trove of 3 million documents, paint a different picture of Kimbal Musk’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein. According to the correspondence, Epstein and his longtime associate Boris Nikolic actively collaborated to set up Kimbal Musk with a woman in Epstein’s network in late 2012. Before Musk’s 40th birthday party in Manhattan, Nikolic explicitly told Epstein to “prepare [the woman] —;)” and suggested she might also be interested in Elon Musk, indicating a deliberate effort to facilitate the connection.
Following a lunch at Epstein’s Manhattan apartment in October 2012, Kimbal Musk emailed both Epstein and Nikolic, expressing gratitude: “Jeffrey and Boris, many thanks for connecting me with [the woman]. I believe you both played a role. :)” This directly contradicts Musk’s public assertion that Epstein did not introduce them. Throughout Musk’s six-month relationship with the woman, she frequently forwarded Musk’s personal messages to Epstein and sought his advice, although there is no indication Musk was aware of this backchannel communication. In one notable exchange, Nikolic warned Musk to “be nice” to the woman, stating, “Jeffrey goes crazy when someone mistreats his girls/friends.”
Contradictions to Kimbal Musk’s Public Denial
Kimbal Musk’s public statement that he only met Epstein once and never visited his island is directly challenged by numerous email exchanges. The files show Musk initiating plans to meet Epstein after missing his birthday party, inviting the financier to a SpaceX launch, and even joking about coordinating Halloween costumes with Epstein and Nikolic. While Musk declined an invitation to Epstein’s island in January 2013, citing personal difficulties, the invitation itself and his response of “would be nice” indicate a level of familiarity beyond a single, casual encounter.
Furthermore, Musk’s claim that his emails in the files were merely from a newsletter subscription is undermined by the highly personal and specific nature of many communications. These include direct invites to his birthday, discussions about social plans, and intimate details about his relationship with the woman. The sheer volume of references to Kimbal Musk—over 300 documents, according to Boulder Reporting Lab—suggests a more sustained pattern of contact than a simple subscription would entail.
Broader Scrutiny on Musk Family Ties to Epstein
The revelations concerning Kimbal Musk come amid broader scrutiny of the Musk family’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Elon Musk himself has faced questions regarding his own communications with Epstein, which he previously attempted to dismiss as “misinterpreted” and a “distraction.” The newly released files also include exchanges where Epstein invited Elon Musk to his private island, with Elon inquiring about “the wildest party” there, though the trip ultimately did not materialize due to logistical issues.
Epstein, who pleaded guilty in 2008 to procuring a minor for prostitution and soliciting a prostitute, and later died in 2019 while facing federal sex-trafficking charges, was known for using social connections to cultivate relationships with powerful individuals. The attempts to court both Kimbal and Elon Musk through invitations and personal introductions align with Epstein’s modus operandi of leveraging women and social events to gain access to influential circles.
Kimbal Musk’s Public Profile and Backlash
Kimbal Musk, with an estimated net worth of around $900 million largely from his shares in Tesla and SpaceX, holds influential positions as co-founder of The Kitchen Restaurant Group and the food education non-profit Big Green. He also recently served on the board of the annual Burning Man festival until last month. His personal life around 2012-2013, following his divorce, was described by him as a “sad, chaotic time” where he became an “unhealthy version” of himself, engaging in casual dating and partying.
The recent revelations have already sparked backlash within communities where Musk is involved, including an open letter to the Burning Man board calling for a review of his position. Although a spokesperson for the festival stated his departure from the board occurred last month, prior to the email release, the timing underscores the intensifying public scrutiny on individuals linked to Epstein’s network. Neither Kimbal Musk nor Elon Musk has been accused of any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein’s crimes.
The discrepancy between Kimbal Musk’s public statements and the detailed correspondence in the newly released Epstein files highlights the ongoing challenge for public figures to fully account for their past associations. These documents provide a granular look at how Epstein systematically sought to integrate himself into influential circles, and the revelations underscore the public’s continued demand for transparency regarding any connections to his illicit network.