A heated thread on r/burningman surfaced after Reddit users shared a PDF from the Department of Justice’s Jeffrey Epstein document set (DataSet 9) that they say mentions Burning Man Project board member Kimbal Musk multiple times.
The post — which linked to the document and included a screenshot of an email allegedly from Epstein — sparked strong reactions from the community. Many users called for the organization to act, while others said they’d skip this year’s event or stop supporting the org until the matter is addressed.
Selected reactions from the thread (paraphrased):
“Seems like a lot of us should be emailing the org. He has to go.”
“When they said radical inclusion I didn’t think they meant pedophiles.”
“I will no longer be attending Burning Man or helping build the art and the city until the Org addresses these concerns.”
Those posting in the thread argue the documents deserve scrutiny and want transparency from the Burning Man Project. Others warned about rushing to judgment and noted that legal documents and mentions don’t necessarily equal wrongdoing; commenters are calling for the org to investigate and be clear with the community.
What we’re watching: this discussion centers on publicly-released DOJ materials and community reaction — not on any new legal proceedings. The Reddit thread links to the document set cited by users; readers should treat the claims as reported allegations pending any official response or investigation.
We’ll monitor for statements from the Burning Man Project and any follow-up reporting. If you have firsthand information or relevant public updates, consider sharing them through official channels or the event’s communication outlets.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/BurningMan/comments/1qu0xxt/kimbal_musk_burning_man_project_board_member/