# Elton John Elton John and other artists have signed an open letter urging changes to UK copyright laws to address AI threats, with Nick Clegg stating that artist permission requests could stifle the AI industry. Meanwhile, Elton John has also commented that legalizing weed was one of the greatest mistakes. ### About Elton John Elton John is a globally renowned British singer, songwriter, and pianist. ### Insights - Elton John creators is up 21.14% from the previous month. - Elton John engagements is up 11.27% from the previous week. - Elton John mentions is up 24.88% from the previous month. - Elton John posts created is up 25.88% from the previous month. - Elton John Mentions hit a 52-Week high of [-----] for the day - Elton John Mentions hit an all time of [-----] for the day - Elton John Creators hit a 52-Week high of [-----] for the day ### Engagements: [---------] (24h)  [Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/elton-john/time-series/interactions.tsv) Current Value: [---------] Daily Average: [---------] [--] Week: [----------] +11% [--] Month: [-----------] -14% [--] Months: [-------------] +100% [--] Year: [-------------] +158% 1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-05 1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-02-24 Engagements by network (24h): Reddit: [-----] YouTube: [---------] Instagram: [-----] News: [-----] X: [-------] TikTok: [-------] ### Mentions: [-----] (24h)  [Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/elton-john/time-series/posts_active.tsv) Current Value: [-----] Daily Average: [-----] [--] Week: [-----] +18% [--] Month: [------] +25% [--] Months: [------] +28% [--] Year: [-------] +0.47% 1-Year High: [-----] on 2026-02-15 1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-01 Mentions by network (24h): Reddit: [--] YouTube: [-----] Instagram: [--] News: [--] X: [-----] TikTok: [---] ### Creators: [-----] (24h)  [Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/elton-john/time-series/contributors_active.tsv) [-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Elton John in the last [--] hours which is down 8.50% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours Daily Average: [-----] [--] Week: [-----] +11% [--] Month: [------] +21% [--] Months: [------] +26% [--] Year: [------] -9.70% 1-Year High: [-----] on 2026-02-12 1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-01 The most influential creators that mention Elton John in the last [--] hours | Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements | | ------- | ---- | --------- | ----- | ----------- | | [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments) | [--] | [---------] | [---] | [---------] | | [@liveaid](/creator/youtube/liveaid) | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@Elton John - Topic](/creator/youtube/Elton John - Topic) | [--] | [------] | [---] | [-------] | | [@garybarlowvevo](/creator/youtube/garybarlowvevo) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@GOLDCOUNCIL](/creator/twitter/GOLDCOUNCIL) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@edsheeran](/creator/youtube/edsheeran) | [--] | [----------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@eltonjohnvevo](/creator/youtube/eltonjohnvevo) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@softrockradio523](/creator/youtube/softrockradio523) | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@britneyspearsvevo](/creator/youtube/britneyspearsvevo) | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] | | [@newwest199x](/creator/youtube/newwest199x) | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] | [View More](/list/creators/elton-john/100) ### Sentiment: 90%  [Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/elton-john/time-series/sentiment.tsv) Current Value: 90% Daily Average: 86% [--] Week: 82% -4% [--] Month: 89% -2% [--] Months: 89% +8% [--] Year: 89% +2% 1-Year High: 99% on 2025-12-05 1-Year Low: 46% on 2025-08-06 Most Supportive Themes: - Elton John's Music Popularity: (50%) Elton John's songs are frequently shared and discussed on social media, indicating a strong and ongoing appreciation for his musical catalog. - Elton John's Legacy and Influence: (49%) His enduring impact on other artists and his iconic status are widely celebrated, highlighting his significant contributions to music history. Most Critical Themes: - AI and Copyright Concerns: (100%) Elton John is actively advocating for changes to UK copyright laws to address the threat posed by AI to artists' work. ### Top Elton John News Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours *Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.* "Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would kill the AI industry The Verge Paul McCartne Elton John and others signed an open letter" [News Link](https://www.theverge.com/news/674366/nick-clegg-uk-ai-artists-policy-letter) [@verge](/creator/x/verge) 2025-05-26T13:46Z 3.4M followers, 7.3M engagements "Elton John Says Legalizing Weed Is One of the Greatest Mistakes Legalizing weed is one of the greatest mistakes John tells Time which named him Icon of the Year" [News Link](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elton-john-legalizing-marijuana-greatest-mistakes-time-interview-1235201020/) [@RollingStone](/creator/x/RollingStone) 2024-12-11T17:34Z 5.7M followers, 105K engagements "Worst Decisions in Music History The [--] Worst Decisions in Music History. Adam Levine Justin Timberlake KISS Elton John Rolling Stones" [News Link](https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/worst-decisions-in-music-history-1234626744/the-new-york-dolls-embrace-communism-1974-1234629475/) [@RollingStone](/creator/x/RollingStone) 2023-12-22T17:23Z 5.7M followers, 2.1M engagements "On a planet where you cannot breathe is living on Mars the best idea Elton John might have said it best in his iconic song Rocket ManMars aint the kind of place to raise your kids" [News Link](https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2020/12/30/colonizing-mars-even-good-idea-you-cant-breathe-after-all/4091010001/) [@USATODAY](/creator/x/USATODAY) 2020-12-30T22:00Z 5.1M followers, 1.9M engagements ### Top Elton John Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours *Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.* "Elton John legally changed his name to Elton John so his real name is Elton John @ScrtDrugAddict @cynicalopt1mist Do you use Elton johns real names @ScrtDrugAddict @cynicalopt1mist Do you use Elton johns real names" [X Link](https://x.com/ScrtDrugAddict/status/2023011281163386888) [@ScrtDrugAddict](/creator/x/ScrtDrugAddict) 2026-02-15T12:27Z 42.2K followers, [----] engagements "@POPATEEMYHEART2 The rumor spread because it fits a satisfying narrative: a powerful woman using her influence against an alleged abuser. GS&M represents massive names including Madonna Drake Barbra Streisand Elton John and U2 so losing Gaga could theoretically trigger others to leave " [X Link](https://x.com/nykusor2011/status/2022936173329682505) [@nykusor2011](/creator/x/nykusor2011) 2026-02-15T07:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The Backstreet Boys thinking they are going to bring Britney Spears out of retirement when not even Elton John was able to get her out of the house" [X Link](https://x.com/monalisaney81/status/2022922742581076052) [@monalisaney81](/creator/x/monalisaney81) 2026-02-15T06:35Z [----] followers, 11K engagements "@jarvis_best @SirajAHashmi To be clear there is the Siraj level of gay (Siraj as a sort of online Elton John figure really) but then there is the more ambiguous Jarvis level of queer where it is troubling but Jarvis does not have to be immediately hidden from impressionable youth like Siraj does" [X Link](https://x.com/GrayConnolly/status/2022891863477547180) [@GrayConnolly](/creator/x/GrayConnolly) 2026-02-15T04:32Z 60.8K followers, [---] engagements Limited data mode. 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Elton John
Elton John and other artists have signed an open letter urging changes to UK copyright laws to address AI threats, with Nick Clegg stating that artist permission requests could stifle the AI industry. Meanwhile, Elton John has also commented that legalizing weed was one of the greatest mistakes.
About Elton John
Elton John is a globally renowned British singer, songwriter, and pianist.
Insights
- Elton John creators is up 21.14% from the previous month.
- Elton John engagements is up 11.27% from the previous week.
- Elton John mentions is up 24.88% from the previous month.
- Elton John posts created is up 25.88% from the previous month.
- Elton John Mentions hit a 52-Week high of [-----] for the day
- Elton John Mentions hit an all time of [-----] for the day
- Elton John Creators hit a 52-Week high of [-----] for the day
Engagements: [---------] (24h)
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: [---------]
Daily Average: [---------]
[--] Week: [----------] +11%
[--] Month: [-----------] -14%
[--] Months: [-------------] +100%
[--] Year: [-------------] +158%
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-05
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-02-24
Engagements by network (24h): Reddit: [-----] YouTube: [---------] Instagram: [-----] News: [-----] X: [-------] TikTok: [-------]
Mentions: [-----] (24h)
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: [-----]
Daily Average: [-----]
[--] Week: [-----] +18%
[--] Month: [------] +25%
[--] Months: [------] +28%
[--] Year: [-------] +0.47%
1-Year High: [-----] on 2026-02-15
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-01
Mentions by network (24h): Reddit: [--] YouTube: [-----] Instagram: [--] News: [--] X: [-----] TikTok: [---]
Creators: [-----] (24h)
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Elton John in the last [--] hours which is down 8.50% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [-----]
[--] Week: [-----] +11%
[--] Month: [------] +21%
[--] Months: [------] +26%
[--] Year: [------] -9.70%
1-Year High: [-----] on 2026-02-12
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-03-01
The most influential creators that mention Elton John in the last [--] hours
| Creator | Rank | Followers | Posts | Engagements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| @tunemusicalmoments | [--] | [---------] | [---] | [---------] |
| @liveaid | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] |
| [@Elton John - Topic](/mdx/creator/youtube/Elton John - Topic) | [--] | [------] | [---] | [-------] |
| @garybarlowvevo | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @GOLDCOUNCIL | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @edsheeran | [--] | [----------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @eltonjohnvevo | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @softrockradio523 | [--] | [------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @britneyspearsvevo | [--] | [---------] | [--] | [-------] |
| @newwest199x | [--] | [-------] | [--] | [-------] |
Sentiment: 90%
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: 90%
Daily Average: 86%
[--] Week: 82% -4%
[--] Month: 89% -2%
[--] Months: 89% +8%
[--] Year: 89% +2%
1-Year High: 99% on 2025-12-05
1-Year Low: 46% on 2025-08-06
Most Supportive Themes:
- Elton John's Music Popularity: (50%) Elton John's songs are frequently shared and discussed on social media, indicating a strong and ongoing appreciation for his musical catalog.
- Elton John's Legacy and Influence: (49%) His enduring impact on other artists and his iconic status are widely celebrated, highlighting his significant contributions to music history.
Most Critical Themes:
- AI and Copyright Concerns: (100%) Elton John is actively advocating for changes to UK copyright laws to address the threat posed by AI to artists' work.
Top Elton John News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Nick Clegg says asking artists for use permission would kill the AI industry The Verge Paul McCartne Elton John and others signed an open letter"
News Link @verge 2025-05-26T13:46Z 3.4M followers, 7.3M engagements
"Elton John Says Legalizing Weed Is One of the Greatest Mistakes Legalizing weed is one of the greatest mistakes John tells Time which named him Icon of the Year"
News Link @RollingStone 2024-12-11T17:34Z 5.7M followers, 105K engagements
"Worst Decisions in Music History The [--] Worst Decisions in Music History. Adam Levine Justin Timberlake KISS Elton John Rolling Stones"
News Link @RollingStone 2023-12-22T17:23Z 5.7M followers, 2.1M engagements
"On a planet where you cannot breathe is living on Mars the best idea Elton John might have said it best in his iconic song Rocket ManMars aint the kind of place to raise your kids"
News Link @USATODAY 2020-12-30T22:00Z 5.1M followers, 1.9M engagements
Top Elton John Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours
Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.
"Elton John legally changed his name to Elton John so his real name is Elton John @ScrtDrugAddict @cynicalopt1mist Do you use Elton johns real names @ScrtDrugAddict @cynicalopt1mist Do you use Elton johns real names"
X Link @ScrtDrugAddict 2026-02-15T12:27Z 42.2K followers, [----] engagements
"@POPATEEMYHEART2 The rumor spread because it fits a satisfying narrative: a powerful woman using her influence against an alleged abuser. GS&M represents massive names including Madonna Drake Barbra Streisand Elton John and U2 so losing Gaga could theoretically trigger others to leave "
X Link @nykusor2011 2026-02-15T07:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The Backstreet Boys thinking they are going to bring Britney Spears out of retirement when not even Elton John was able to get her out of the house"
X Link @monalisaney81 2026-02-15T06:35Z [----] followers, 11K engagements
"@jarvis_best @SirajAHashmi To be clear there is the Siraj level of gay (Siraj as a sort of online Elton John figure really) but then there is the more ambiguous Jarvis level of queer where it is troubling but Jarvis does not have to be immediately hidden from impressionable youth like Siraj does"
X Link @GrayConnolly 2026-02-15T04:32Z 60.8K followers, [---] engagements
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