A shocking new report has tied a rising hip-hop group to violent threats against Elon Musk and Congress — but many questions remain about the story’s accuracy.
The controversy comes after a tragedy that stunned the political world. On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.
Kirk had been addressing students as part of his “American Comeback Tour” when a single bullet struck him in the neck from nearly 150 yards away. Authorities later arrested 24-year-old Tyler Robinson, who his own family turned in. Investigators say the bolt-action rifle used in the attack had been marked with transgender and antifascist slogans.
The assassination of Kirk — long a polarizing figure in conservative politics — immediately ignited a nationwide conversation about political violence.
The Alleged Song
Adding fuel to an already tense atmosphere, the San Diego hip-hop collective The Neighborhood Kids released a song shortly after Kirk’s killing that directly threatened both Musk and Congress.
According to the outlet, the track contained lyrics: “First things first, I need Elon’s body dropping. I need TNT in Congress. I need Luigi in my roster.” Another line read: “SpaceX ain’t the only ones with a mission. My team got the rockets out and used to try to catch them all.”
The group called for “the death of Elon Musk” and even suggested “an attack on Congress with explosives.”
Despite the disturbing allegations, The Neighborhood Kids are far from an obscure act. Founded in 2020 by musicians Verde and Amon the MC, the San Diego-based collective includes DJ JG, Niko Rosy, Gatoz Locoz and others.
The group has built its reputation on socially conscious hip-hop that addresses child abuse, women’s rights, immigration reform, and issues affecting marginalized communities. Their breakout track “Kids in Cages” went viral during ICE raids and even earned praise from Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello.
They’ve performed at numerous community events, submitted to NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, and become known for fusing activism with music.
A Tense Climate
The alleged song — if real — arrives at a moment when threats against public officials are at historic levels. U.S. Capitol Police investigated nearly 9,500 threats against lawmakers in 2024, a figure rivaling the record-breaking wave of 2021.
Elon Musk, meanwhile, has faced multiple death threats tied to his controversial role in the Department of Government Efficiency. Several arrests have already been made in connection with those threats.
But Is It True?
For all the attention the claims are now attracting, there’s still a significant catch: Indian Times is the only outlet reporting that The Neighborhood Kids ever made such statements.
The publication has previously been criticized for its fact-checking and accuracy, and no U.S. media outlets or law enforcement agencies have confirmed the report. Given Musk’s and Congress’s high-profile nature, experts note that if the song were genuine, it would almost certainly have prompted a federal investigation and widespread coverage.
That hasn’t happened.
The accusations against The Neighborhood Kids remain unverified, and the group has not yet issued a statement. While political violence has become a grim reality in recent years, this particular story highlights how quickly unverified reports can spread in an already charged environment.
The truth behind the alleged song and whether The Neighborhood Kids were involved remain open questions for now.
