A Reddit thread on r/burningman is circulating that discusses a 2012 email chain allegedly involving Kimbal Musk and Jeffrey Epstein. The post says the emails warn someone not to harm a woman named “Jennifer,” and that Kimbal replied he was “enjoying his time with her.” The thread has ignited upset and calls for clarity from the Burning Man community.
Here’s what people in the thread are talking about:
– The original post links to excerpts from alleged emails from 2012 and claims an Epstein associate arranged a schedule for “Jennifer” to spend time with Musk while he traveled. These messages are being read by some commenters as evidence of an exploitative situation.
– Several users pointed out a discrepancy between Burning Man’s 2024 Form 990 (which the thread says lists Kimbal Musk as a board member) and the Burning Man website (which currently does not list him as a director).
– Community reactions range from demands that Burning Man remove anyone tied to these allegations from positions of influence, to artists saying they’ll withdraw pieces from programs tied to the organization until there’s transparency.
Why this matters
– Burning Man’s community ethos emphasizes safety, consent, and accountability. Allegations connecting a prominent individual to Epstein-related communications are triggering strong responses from burners who feel those values are threatened.
– Whether the emails are definitive proof of criminal behavior is not established in the Reddit thread — the post and comments raise questions and call for investigation and transparency rather than making conclusive claims.
What burners are saying and doing
– Calls for the organization to publish clear board records and the most recent Form 990.
– Public pressure: some community members are publicly refusing to participate in sanctioned programs (like Honorarium) while concerns remain.
– Requests for accountability and open dialogue from Burning Man Project leadership.
If you want to follow or act on this story
– Check Burning Man Project’s official communications and the latest Form 990 for board listings and any statements.
– If you’re part of the community and concerned, consider emailing the organization or joining community forums and local burner groups to push for clarity.
Bottom line
This Reddit thread has put questions about a previously reported board relationship back in the spotlight and stirred the community. The claims in the post stem from a set of emails discussed by Redditors and are prompting calls for transparency and accountability. We’ll update if verified documents or an official statement from Burning Man Project or involved parties emerges.
If you’ve got credible documentation or a statement to share, we’ll note it in future coverage.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/BurningMan/comments/1qsey12/kimbal_musk_emails_to_epstein/