Singer-songwriter Nick Jonas recently found himself in the midst of a social media whirlwind after posting a picture of Elon Musk on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, "Take us to the Year 3000," a reference to a Jonas Brothers hit song. The seemingly innocuous post, in response to an interaction with Musk himself, was interpreted by some X users as an endorsement of the controversial entrepreneur, leading to a barrage of criticism.

Critics expressed their disappointment, with some questioning how Jonas would feel if his daughter were treated the way some perceive Musk treats women. Others blocked Jonas's account in protest or demanded he remove the post, calling Musk "horrible." The incident sparked a wider debate about cancel culture and the tendency to overreact online.

However, a significant number of users defended Jonas, arguing that the criticism was excessive and that it was possible to appreciate some of Musk's ideas without endorsing everything he does. Some even pointed to the backlash as an example of why Donald Trump won the 2016 election, suggesting that such reactions alienate voters. Others questioned the double standard of criticizing Jonas for interacting with Musk while other public figures engaged with him without similar outcry.

Sources close to Jonas reportedly stated that he would neither remove the post nor apologize, believing the reaction to be overblown. They emphasized that the post was intended to be lighthearted and not a political statement. While the online furor continues, Jonas appears to have moved on from the incident.