Canadian musician Grimes (born Claire Boucher) sparked global headlines Thursday after publicly begging Tesla CEO Elon Musk to address their child’s unspecified medical crisis through a series of now-deleted X posts. The 36-year-old artist claimed Musk has ignored all communication attempts regarding their toddler’s health emergency, warning of potential “life-long impairment” without urgent intervention.
Public Plea Goes Viral
The drama unfolded when Grimes tweeted: “Plz respond about our child’s medical crisis…This requires immediate attention”. She later clarified: “He won’t respond to texts, calls or emails and has skipped every meeting”, adding she resorted to public pressure after exhausting private channels.
Three Shared Children
The former couple shares three children with unconventional names:
- X Æ A-Xii (4)
- Exa Dark Sideræl (3)
- Techno Mechanicus (2)
While Grimes didn’t specify which child needs care, she emphasized time sensitivity: “Our child will suffer life long impairment if he doesn’t respond asap”.
Ongoing Co-Parenting Struggles
This conflict follows years of turbulent relations between the pair who dated from 2018-2022. Legal experts suggest this public spat could escalate custody battles, particularly given Musk’s recent political activities. The billionaire attended Donald Trump’s second inauguration celebration in January 2025 alongside far-right figures, while Grimes continues facing criticism for controversial statements about white culture.
Social Media Backlash
Reactions flooded social platforms:
| Platform | Trending Hashtags |
|---|---|
| X/Twitter | #DeadbeatElon (+2.1M tweets) |
| TikTok | “Grimes vs Musk” (+850K videos) |
| r/FauxMoi thread (+45K comments) |
