Kimbal Musk in Epstein files: Elon Musk's brother clarifies why he was named, ‘I started dating a woman who was…’

Kimbal Musk, Elon Musk’s brother, has clarified why his name appeared several times in the latest release of Epstein files.

Updated on: Feb 10, 2026, 12:55:52 IST

By Sumanti Sen

Prefer HTon Google

Share via

Copy link

Kimbal Musk, Elon Musk’s brother, has clarified why his name appeared several times in the latest release of Epstein files. In an X post, Kimbal claimed that the high volume of emails between him and Jeffrey Epstein was because of a newsletter he wrote.

Kimbal Musk in Epstein files: Elon Musk's brother clarifies why he was named (REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo) (REUTERS)

“This post is related to the Epstein Files and why my name is in them,” Kimbal wrote on X. “In 2012 I started dating a woman who was 30 years old. I met her through a friend. Epstein did not introduce us. My only meeting with that demon was in his New York office during the day. I never met with him again and I never went to his island.”

“The reason he has so many emails from me is because he was subscribed to a newsletter I sent out to thousands of people every few weeks,” Kimbal further wrote, before adding, “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 and Elon Musk in the Epstein files

According to the Denver Post, there were multiple emails between Kimbal and Epstein related to the newsletter or updates on the restaurant business he owns, and also as a “learning garden” initiative aimed at creating gardens and outdoor classrooms for elementary schoolers. The late sex offender also invited Kimbal to his island in a January 2013 email, and Kimbal responded that he could visit in the spring.

A different email revealed that Kimbal messaged a redacted recipient to “going back a step to just dating,” noting he is “not able to do a real relationship right now,” according to the Denver Post. None of the emails indicate that Kimbal visited Epstein’s island.

Elon Musk was also in the files, seen in a picture with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg that Epstein emailed to himself in 2015. Elon also sent an email to Epstein asking, “What day/night will be the wildest party on your island?”

In another email chain between Epstein and Elon, the two unsuccessfully scheduled a meeting “with just fun as the agenda.”

Elon recently doubled down on his past comments, saying he did not accept invitations to the island.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.