Sheryl Crow Sells Her Tesla and Donates Proceeds to NPR in Protest of Elon Musk

Sheryl Crow is bidding farewell to her Tesla.

The Grammy-winning singer, 63, announced on Instagram Friday (Feb. 14) that she’s selling her Tesla and donating the proceeds to NPR. Her decision comes in response to Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s push for government efficiency through his unofficial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to cut federal programs.

“My parents always said… you are who you hang out with. There comes a time when you have to decide who you are willing to align with. So long Tesla,” Crow captioned a video of her cheerfully waving goodbye as her Tesla is hauled away.

The “All I Wanna Do” singer continued, “Money donated to @npr, which is under threat by President Musk, in hopes that the truth will continue to find its way to those willing to know the truth. #PresidentMusk #PresidentTrump #Call1-202-224-3141 #ProtectTheConstitution.”

The short clip is set to Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman’s song “Time to Say Goodbye.”

Crow’s post received praise from fellow artists like Kacey Musgraves and Margo Price, who expressed their support in the comments. “Sheryl Queen,” Musgraves wrote, while Price added, “Love to see it.”

Back in April 2019, Crow had praised her Tesla after turning to then-Twitter for advice on fixing her car’s screen, which had gone black. Musk responded quickly with helpful suggestions.

Crow’s decision to part with her Tesla comes as President Donald Trump continues his criticism of NPR, whose reporting he often disagrees with. Trump-appointed Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr has launched an investigation into NPR and PBS member stations over concerns that their “broadcasts could be violating federal law by airing commercials.” Musk’s DOGE initiative is also working to reportedly “delete entire agencies” in an effort to reduce government spending and jobs.

Check out Crow’s Instagram post below.