Green Day INSULT Elon Musk by changing lyrics of American Idiot to “I’M NOT PART OF AN ELON AGENDA.”
Billie Joe Armstrong changed the lyrics at a recent show in South Africa.
Billie Joe changes the lyrics to American Idiot in South Africa to: I’m not a part of an Elon agenda #greenday pic.twitter.com/1RC5LgxAa3
— Green Day Inc. (@GreenDayInc) January 21, 2025
Billie Joe Armstrong, the frontman of Green Day, has been an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump. Throughout Trump’s political career, Armstrong has utilized his platform to express dissent through both his music and public statements.
In 2016, during the American Music Awards, Green Day performed “Bang Bang” and interjected a chant: “No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA,” signaling their disapproval of Trump’s rhetoric. The band’s 2004 hit “American Idiot” also became a vehicle for political commentary. Armstrong modified the lyrics during performances, replacing “I’m not a part of a redneck agenda” with “I’m not a part of a MAGA agenda,” directly referencing Trump’s campaign slogan.
In July 2024, at a concert in Washington, D.C., Armstrong held up a mask of Trump’s face with the word “IDIOT” written across the forehead. This act sparked discussions about the boundaries of political expression in art.
Beyond performances, Armstrong has been vocal in interviews, labeling Trump as a “fascist” and comparing him to Adolf Hitler. He attributed Trump’s rise to “uneducated white working-class people,” reflecting his concerns about the political climate.
In the 2020 presidential election, Armstrong endorsed Joe Biden, stating, “Trump has got to go.” He emphasized the urgency of political change, urging fans to register and vote. Armstrong’s consistent critiques highlight his commitment to addressing political issues through his platform.
