Emails Show Kimbal Musk's Frequent Contact With Jeffrey Epstein

Younger Musk brother's name appears over 140 times in newly released Epstein files

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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Newly released emails from 2012 to 2015 show Kimbal Musk, the younger brother of Elon Musk, had frequent contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associates. The messages include discussions about parties, meetings, and at least one woman Epstein allegedly 'connected' Kimbal with. The trove also contains an invitation for Kimbal to visit Epstein's private island.

Why it matters

The revelations about Kimbal Musk's ties to Epstein come as a further blow to the Musk family's reputation, following the ongoing scrutiny of Elon Musk's own connections to the disgraced financier. Kimbal's resignation from the Burning Man board also indicates the growing fallout from these disclosures.

The details

The emails show Kimbal Musk exchanging messages with Epstein and his associates about various topics, including Kimbal's restaurant and educational program. However, more concerning are references to a woman Epstein allegedly 'connected' Kimbal with, as well as an invitation for Kimbal to visit Epstein's private island. One email thread also shows someone Kimbal was dating forwarding him a note about 'dialing back' their relationship, to which Epstein responded by calling it 'good news' and saying he now had the individual 'back again full time'.

  • The emails span from 2012 to 2015.
  • Kimbal Musk resigned from the Burning Man board last week, prior to the release of the newest Epstein files.

The players

Kimbal Musk

The younger brother of Elon Musk, who is the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. Kimbal Musk is a restaurateur and entrepreneur.

Jeffrey Epstein

A convicted sex offender and financier who died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.

Marian Goodell

The CEO of Burning Man, the organization that oversees the annual Burning Man festival.

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What they’re saying

“Now i have you back again full time”

— Jeffrey Epstein (East Bay Times)

“Kimbal and I spoke almost two weeks ago and he chose not to continue his board service. He sent in his letter to the board last week.”

— Marian Goodell, CEO, Burning Man (San Francisco Standard)

What’s next

The Justice Department has released over 3 million pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, including additional correspondence involving Elon Musk. The public and authorities will likely continue to scrutinize the Musk family's connections to the disgraced financier.

The takeaway

The revelations about Kimbal Musk's ties to Jeffrey Epstein further tarnish the reputation of the Musk family, raising questions about the extent of their involvement with the convicted sex offender. This latest development underscores the ongoing fallout from the Epstein scandal and the need for greater transparency around the associations of prominent individuals.