Elon Musk’s Daughter Vivian Wilson Claps Back with RuPaul’s Drag Race Quote

A Public Feud Goes Viral

The ongoing rift between billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk and his estranged transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, has taken another dramatic turn. Wilson, 20, recently fired back at Musk’s inflammatory remarks with an iconic RuPaul’s Drag Race quote, making waves across social media.

Musk has been vocal about his disapproval of transgender rights, often using his platform to spread misinformation and inflammatory rhetoric. His latest comments, in which he claimed that his “son” was “murdered by the woke mind virus,” sparked intense controversy. In response, Wilson took to social media with a pointed and humorous rebuttal, lip-syncing to a famous moment from RuPaul’s Drag Race: All Stars 3.

The Spark That Ignited the Controversy

The latest feud began after Teen Vogue published a profile on Wilson, in which she openly criticized her father. Among other accusations, she condemned Musk for his political affiliations and controversial hand gesture at a Republican rally, which she described as a “definite Nazi salute.” Musk denied the accusation, but the damage was already done.

A user on X (formerly Twitter) shared a screenshot of the article while misgendering Wilson, writing, “…just because [Musk’s] son says something, that doesn’t necessarily make it true.”

Musk himself responded: “Exactly. My son, Xavier, died. He was killed by the woke mind virus. Now, the woke mind virus will die.”

Wilson swiftly responded on Instagram and TikTok by lip-syncing to Drag Race queen Morgan McMichaels’ entrance quote: “I look pretty good for a dead b*tch.” The video, captioned, “And you don’t,” quickly went viral, with thousands of users celebrating Wilson’s sharp-witted response.

The Political Backdrop

Wilson’s public criticism of her father comes at a time when Musk has further aligned himself with right-wing politics. Following Donald Trump’s re-election, Musk was appointed as the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency. In this role, he has continued to spread anti-trans rhetoric, including false claims that hormone therapy causes “extreme emotional volatility.”

Experts and LGBTQ+ advocates were quick to refute Musk’s claims, emphasizing that there is no scientific evidence linking hormone therapy to increased violence. Instead, studies have shown that gender-affirming care significantly reduces rates of depression and suicide among transgender individuals.

A Daughter’s Departure

Amid the growing tensions, Wilson has made it clear that she wants no part in her father’s world. Following Trump’s election victory, she announced plans to leave the U.S., seeking a fresh start abroad. She is now living and studying in Tokyo, where she says she has found peace away from the constant media attention surrounding her father.

“Stepping into this new chapter has been such a wild and thrilling ride,” Wilson said in a recent post. “I may be leaving the drag behind, but trust me, The LaLa Ri Experience is still very much alive and serving!”

Her departure marks a significant step in her journey of self-discovery and independence, one that many fans and supporters see as a powerful rejection of Musk’s views.

The Internet Reacts

Wilson’s clapback has been widely celebrated online, with thousands of users praising her for standing up to Musk’s public attacks. Some fans likened her response to a Drag Race “lip sync for your life” moment, while others saw it as a testament to the resilience of the transgender community.

RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni also weighed in on the situation. Season 15 star Luxx Noir London’s drag daughter, Lana, commented on X: “And I’d do it again! Talk s**t get HIT, especially when it comes to people talking bad about my sisters.”

Meanwhile, fellow drag performer Suzie urged followers to “speak up when something f**ked up is going on!”

What’s Next?

As RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 continues to air, Wilson’s moment of defiance has only strengthened her position as a public figure advocating for trans rights. Whether Musk will respond further remains to be seen, but for now, it appears that Wilson has had the last word—delivered with style, shade, and a whole lot of charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent.

New episodes of RuPaul’s Drag Race air Fridays on MTV in the U.S. and WOWPresents Plus internationally.