Elon Musk apparently wanted to visit Jeffrey Epstein’s infamous island for the “wildest party” as seen in a 2012 email exchange with the late sex trafficker, according to the latest tranche of Epstein files released on Friday.
The private messages show the two shared a friendlier relationship than previously thought, and the exchanged pleasantries stand in contrast to Musk’s past denial of his ties to Epstein.
In a November 2012 email, Epstein asked Musk, “How many people will you be for the heli to the island?” Musk responded one day later: “Probably just Talulah and me. What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?” The billionaire was in a romantic relationship with actress Talulah Riley at the time.
In January 2013, Musk told Epstein that he wouldn’t be able to visit Little St. James in the U.S. Virgin Islands because “logistics won’t work this time around.”
In March of that year, Musk said he wouldn’t be able to visit soon due to his demanding role as Tesla CEO. When Epstein asked if he could take a break in April, Musk explained that the visit “depends on how well Q1 goes” and that he hadn’t been able to get much sleep.
Fast forward to the end of December 2013, Musk tried to coordinate another visit for the following month, but couldn’t finalize travel plans for it either due to Epstein’s schedule.
“Bad news- Unfortunately, my schedule will keep me in New York. I was really looking forward to finally spending some time together with just fun as the agenda. so i am very disappointed. Hopefully we can schedule another time in the near future,” Epstein wrote.
Musk simply replied, “No problem.”
Based on the private correspondence, it doesn’t appear Musk ever made it to Epstein’s island. He has said as much in a September 2025 post and a 2019 interview with Vanity Fair.
The emails were included in the Department of Justice’s release of more than 3.5 million pages of investigative material, 2,000 videos, and 180,000 images related to the convicted sex offender. The disclosure is part of the department’s effort to comply with a law passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump late last year requiring broad transparency around the Epstein investigations, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said during a Friday press conference.
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Musk was not the only well-known figure mentioned in the latest round of Epstein files.
Among the big names were Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, both of whom appeared to visit Epstein’s island before the financier faced federal charges in 2019.
