Will.i.am invested in Tesla before Musk became CEO

will.i.am, the musician from the Black Eyed Peas, shared that he invested in Tesla back in 2006, before Elon Musk became CEO in 2008. He mentioned that this early investment has paid off significantly since Tesla's stock has skyrocketed since then. In a recent interview, will.i.am expressed regret about missing an investment opportunity in Airbnb. He was offered a chance to invest up to $200,000 in its early days but turned it down. He said he was used to luxury hotel standards and didn't think Airbnb would succeed without services like a concierge. The pop star credits both Elon Musk and Steve Jobs for contributing to his success. He has invested in various tech companies over the years, including Twitter, which he sold for a profit after Jack Dorsey stepped down. While will.i.am did not confirm if he still owns Tesla shares, he reflected on how his life would be different if he had invested in Airbnb. The company's valuation is now around $80 billion, meaning even a small stake would have been very valuable. He joked about missing out on the opportunity and how he would have been "ballin'" if he had made that investment.