Ayo Edebiri Faces Death Threats and Racial Slurs After Elon Musk’s Comment
Written by Site Hub on March 15, 2025
Actress Ayo Edebiri revealed that she received death threats and racial slurs after Elon Musk reacted negatively to a fake casting rumor about her starring in a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot.
On March 12, the Bear actress shared an Instagram Story recalling the incident, saying Musk’s response led to one of the “top 3 most insane moments” of online harassment she has ever experienced.
The controversy began when social media falsely claimed Disney cast Edebiri in a Pirates reboot. Musk responded on X (formerly Twitter) with “Disney sucks,” which ignited racist attacks against Edebiri from his followers.
Reflecting on the ordeal, Edebiri posted a screenshot of Musk’s reaction, writing, “Just remembering when I got some of the most insane death threats and racial slurs of my life… because of this man.”
Despite the backlash, Edebiri remains focused on her career, with season four of The Bear confirmed, along with upcoming roles in After the Hunt and Ella McCay.
Source: BET
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