Kimbal Musk Addresses Epstein Emails, Denies Visiting Island

Elon Musk's brother says his frequent emails with Jeffrey Epstein were due to a newsletter he sent out.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Kimbal Musk, the brother of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has addressed his numerous appearances in the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein's files. Kimbal says the high volume of emails between him and the convicted sex offender was due to a newsletter he wrote that he sent out to thousands of people. Kimbal denies that Epstein introduced him to a woman he dated for months, and says his only meeting with Epstein was in his New York office during the daytime, adding that he never met with Epstein again or visited his island.

Why it matters

The release of the Epstein files has revealed connections between the disgraced financier and a number of high-profile public figures, raising questions about the nature of those relationships. Kimbal Musk's explanation for his communications with Epstein aims to distance himself from the scandal and provide context around their interactions.

The details

According to the Denver Post, Kimbal Musk was referenced more than 100 times in the latest tranche of Epstein files, with emails discussing party times, meeting dates, and Kimbal thanking Epstein and his associates for 'connecting' him with a woman he dated for months in 2012. Kimbal says he met the woman through a friend and denies that Epstein introduced them. The emails also show Epstein inviting Kimbal to his island in 2013, to which Kimbal responded he could possibly visit in the spring, though there is no indication he actually went. Kimbal says his only meeting with Epstein was in his New York office during the daytime, and that he never met with him again.

  • In January 2013, Epstein invited Kimbal Musk to his island.
  • In 2012, Kimbal Musk dated a 30-year-old woman that he says he met through a friend, not through Epstein.

The players

Kimbal Musk

The brother of Tesla CEO Elon Musk who has been linked to Jeffrey Epstein through email communications.

Jeffrey Epstein

The convicted sex offender whose files have revealed connections to numerous high-profile individuals.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“My heart goes out to the many victims of Jeffrey Epstein, as it does for all who have suffered any kind of sexual abuse or harassment.”

— Kimbal Musk (Twitter)

The takeaway

Kimbal Musk's explanation for his communications with Jeffrey Epstein aims to distance himself from the scandal and provide context around their interactions, which he says were primarily due to a newsletter he sent out. However, the release of the Epstein files continues to raise questions about the nature of relationships between the disgraced financier and various public figures.