JUST IN: Elon Musk Roasts Taylor Swift Over Her Subpoena in ‘It Ends With Us’ Legal Feud, States “Her Legal Album Is Dropping Soon, Complete With Subpoena Sound Effects

Elon Musk Mocks Taylor Swift with Scathing Comment After Subpoena in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s Explosive ‘It Ends With Us’ Legal Battle

In a dramatic twist to an already headline-grabbing Hollywood feud, Taylor Swift has found herself entangled in the legal war between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni—and Elon Musk isn’t letting the moment pass without a jab. On May 10, 2025, Musk took to X to mock the pop superstar’s subpoena in the high-profile case, quipping, “Taylor’s probably writing a breakup song about subpoenas now,” a biting remark that has sparked a frenzy online. The Tesla mogul’s comment adds fuel to the fire of a legal battle that has already captivated the entertainment world, pitting Lively’s allegations of sexual harassment against Baldoni’s claims of defamation and extortion.

The legal saga, centered on the 2024 film adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel It Ends With Us, began in December 2024 when Lively filed a complaint with California’s Civil Rights Department, accusing Baldoni, her co-star and director, of sexual harassment and orchestrating a smear campaign to tarnish her reputation. Lively’s lawsuit, filed shortly after, named Baldoni, his production company Wayfarer Studios, and several associates, alleging a “carefully crafted, coordinated, and resourced retaliatory scheme” to silence her. Baldoni fired back with a $400 million defamation and extortion countersuit, claiming Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, sought to hijack creative control of the film and destroy his career with false accusations. The trial, set for March 2026 in New York, promises to be a star-studded spectacle, with Swift’s subpoena marking a surprising escalation.

Swift, a longtime friend of Lively and godmother to her children, was subpoenaed by Baldoni’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, as a witness in the case. The move has drawn sharp criticism from Swift’s camp, who slammed the subpoena as a publicity stunt. “Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions,” a spokesperson for Swift told PEOPLE, emphasizing that her only connection to the film was licensing her song “My Tears Ricochet” for the soundtrack—a contribution shared by 19 other artists. “This document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift’s name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case,” the statement continued.

Baldoni’s legal team, however, insists Swift’s involvement goes beyond a song license. Court documents allege that Swift was present at a 2023 meeting at Lively’s New York penthouse, where Lively and Reynolds discussed a rewritten rooftop scene for the film. According to Baldoni, he felt “ambushed” when Swift, described as a “megacelebrity friend,” arrived to praise Lively’s script changes, alongside Reynolds, who was already “singing the praises of Blake’s rewrite.” Baldoni’s filings also claim Swift played a role in casting Isabela Ferrer as young Lily Bloom, a claim Ferrer herself supported in an interview with Extra, noting Swift was a “helpful part of the process of the audition.”

The subpoena has also brought attention to a text exchange between Lively and Baldoni, where Lively referred to herself as “Khaleesi” from Game of Thrones and called Swift and Reynolds her “dragons,” a metaphor Baldoni interpreted as a power play. Swift’s team has dismissed these claims, with her spokesperson reiterating to the BBC that she “never saw an edit or made any notes on the film” and didn’t even watch It Ends With Us until weeks after its release, as she was headlining her global Eras Tour during production.

Enter Elon Musk, whose penchant for stirring the pot on X has made him a lightning rod for controversy. His mocking comment about Swift’s subpoena—“Taylor’s probably writing a breakup song about subpoenas now”—quickly went viral, drawing both laughter and ire from fans. Swifties flooded X with defenses of their idol, accusing Musk of trivializing a serious legal matter, while others praised his audacity for taking a swipe at one of the world’s biggest stars. The remark aligns with Musk’s history of provocative online behavior, often targeting celebrities and cultural moments to amplify his presence in public discourse.

The It Ends With Us legal battle has already pulled in other A-listers, with rumors swirling that Hugh Jackman may also face a subpoena. Baldoni’s team has suggested that no celebrity is off-limits in their pursuit of evidence, a strategy Lively’s lawyer, Mike Gottlieb, has criticized as a bid for media attention. “You can’t just go around subpoenaing people because they’re famous and you think it will generate a bunch of headlines,” Gottlieb told PEOPLE, warning against turning the trial into a “media circus.”

As the March 2026 trial looms, the clash between Lively and Baldoni continues to dominate headlines, with Swift’s subpoena and Musk’s taunt adding layers of intrigue. Lively’s allegations of harassment, including claims that Baldoni fat-shamed her postpartum body, contrast sharply with Baldoni’s assertions that Lively’s accusations are “completely false, outrageous, and intentionally salacious.” The involvement of Swift, a global icon with minimal ties to the film’s production, has only heightened the stakes, turning a workplace dispute into a cultural flashpoint.

Musk’s jab, while characteristic of his trolling persona, underscores the public’s fascination with this Hollywood drama. Whether Swift will testify remains uncertain, but her spokesperson’s fiery response suggests she’s eager to stay out of the spotlight on this one. For now, the It Ends With Us saga is proving to be as much a courtroom thriller as the film itself, with Musk’s commentary ensuring the story stays in the headlines. As the legal battle unfolds, all eyes will be on New York in 2026 to see how this star-studded showdown plays out.