Ayo Edebiri Claps Back at Elon Musk After Fake Casting Rumor Sparks Online Hate

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The internet’s been buzzing with a wild drama involving Emmy-winning actress Ayo Edebiri and tech mogul Elon Musk. It all started with a fake report claiming Disney wanted Ayo Edebiri to replace Johnny Depp in a “Pirates of the Caribbean” reboot. Sounds like a big break, right? Well, hold on, because that’s when things went off the rails.

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Ayo Edebiri’s Social Media Reaction

Musk, never one to shy away from controversy, chimed in with a simple “Disney sucks.” Those two words set the internet on fire, sparking hate and drama, and poor Edebiri, who wasn’t even involved, became the target of online abuse. Death threats, racial slurs—the whole mess.

Ayo Edebiri has shown that she won’t back down in the face of online hate, reinforcing her role as a strong voice against bullying and misinformation. It’s clear that Ayo Edebiri is not just an actress but also a powerful advocate against online hate. Edebiri didn’t hold back, taking to Instagram to share her frustration, even calling out Musk’s “fascist” behavior. She also gave a shoutout to comedian Bill Burr for roasting Musk, calling him everything from a Nazi to an idiot.

“Just remembering when I got some of the most insane death threats and racial slurs of my life (idk if it’s the #1 moment, but for sure top 3) for a fake reboot of a movie I had never even heard of because of this man,” Edebiri wrote on her Instagram story while sharing Musk’s original post. “LMAO. So not only is he double Sieg Heil-ing fascist, he’s an idiot but anyway.”

Ayo Edebiri’s response has sparked important conversations about online behavior and the impact of public figures on social media.

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Edebiri’s clapback wasn’t just about defending herself—it was a powerful statement about online hate and the dangers of misinformation. She reminded us how quickly things can spiral, all from a single tweet.

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