On April 25, 2023, a guy scaled the 162-foot KTLA news tower, prompting rescue teams to swarm Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood.
Why is 'Free Billie Eilish' trending?
The incident caused the well-known boulevard to be closed for more than three hours, and many people are still unsure of what caused it.
According to KTLA, the unnamed man was holding a sign that said "Free Billie Eilish" on one side and "MK ultra sex slaves Donald Marshall clones" on the other.
He was occasionally seen playing an electric guitar as well.
The unnamed man was referred to the authorities as a "protestor," however it is yet unclear over what he was demonstrating.
Around 6.30 p.m. local time, the incident began, and it didn't conclude until 9.30 p.m., when the man down the tower by himself.
He was eventually detained and is now being charged with trespassing, according to KTLA.
Has Billie Eilish commented on what happened?
Several Eilish supporters expressed their confusion on Twitter when the story went viral.
One commenter said, "Free Billie Eilish, she ain't do nothing."
The commenter said, "Billie Eilish, sleeping peacefully as 'FREE BILLIE EILISH' trends, not knowing she needs to be set free."
Another person said, "This free Billie Eilish thing is the most random thing ever."
Free Billie Eilish? asked a fourth. from what specifically?
Eilish herself has not responded to the controversy around the incident.
How much money does Billie Eilish make?
Since her first single Ocean Eyes went viral in 2015, Eilish has been in the public eye.
She has recorded a number of more songs throughout the years, and she is still rising the charts.
She may only be 21, but she already has a fortune worth several million dollars.
She is thought to be worth $30 million as of April 2023, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
