Musk, who is the richest man in the world, has faced criticism after President Donald Trump announced in November that Musk was being put in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), formed to look for what the administration has said is fraud and waste in the government.

Meanwhile, donations like Crow’s make up about 13 percent of NPR's revenue, while corporate donations account for around 36 percent. Just thing: if every Tesla driver who was aghast at Musk's behavior swapped their car for a more affordable EV, and dedicated the cash difference to a cause they support…well, maybe that's something.

"There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with," the Grammy-winning musician said. "So long Tesla."