Grimes and Elon Musk have long struggled with co-parenting, but one issue remains non-negotiable for the Canadian singer—keeping their children off the internet. Despite her repeated pleas, Musk continues to publicly display their kids, ignoring her concerns and pushing Grimes to take legal action.
This is not the first time the singer has voiced her distress over Musk’s approach to parenting. Their ongoing disagreements have been widely documented, with Musk consistently dismissing her requests.
The tension escalated when their son, X Æ A-Xii, was seen at public events, including a media briefing at the White House. Grimes has repeatedly emphasized the dangers of exposing their children to such public scrutiny, calling the current digital landscape the “Wild West of information content.”
“I Have Tried Begging” Grimes About How Elon Keeps Ignoring Her Petitions
Feeling powerless, Grimes took to social media to express her frustration, revealing that she has tried “begging” both the public and Musk himself to keep their children’s lives private.
“I unfortunately do not control the internet and cannot wipe this from the internet. I have tried begging the public and my kids’ dad to keep them offline, and I’ve tried legal recourse,” she wrote on X, the platform owned by Musk.
Grimes also admitted that she doesn’t trust the legal system to protect her children’s privacy, expressing frustration over the lack of laws allowing parents to shield their kids from unwanted public exposure.
She further elaborated on the seriousness of the issue, stating, “I’ve seen young people destroyed by the internet, too. The state of my children’s lives being public is of grave concern to me, and I think about how to solve this every day.”
She is Making All This a Legal Battle
Beyond public appeals, Grimes has sought legal intervention. In 2024, she filed a petition in a San Francisco court to establish parental rights over their three children: X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus. This step is typically necessary for unmarried parents to determine custody, visitation rights, and child support.
As of now, Musk has not responded to the petition, and court documents do not indicate whether Grimes is seeking specific custody or support arrangements. However, her legal action highlights her desperation to gain some control over their children’s privacy.
Grimes’ battle to protect her children from unwanted exposure underscores the complexities of co-parenting with one of the world’s most powerful and public figures. Despite her repeated requests and legal efforts, Musk continues to ignore her concerns, leaving her feeling powerless.
