Grimes’ ongoing saga with Elon Musk (CEO of X, formerly Twitter), Tesla and SpaceX has now taken a new turn. She publicly appealed for Musk to intervene in what she called a “critical medical situation” involving one their children. It is a harrowing incident that highlights the complexity of coparenting when Elon Musk has a growing impact on business and world affairs.
Why it Matters
Elon Musk has a role that extends far beyond the tech sector. With a substantial net worth, previously estimated at $436.8 billion, his actions and associations—including a past appointment by President Donald Trump within the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—attract significant public attention. Musk’s personal obligations are intertwined in his public image, and this situation is a concern. This issue also shines a light on the importance of parental rights, and how difficult it can be to resolve disputes over custody or co-parenting when wealthy individuals are involved.
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Grimes public plea for medical attention
The deleted posts from X. Grimes expressed her distressPlease respond regarding our child’s medical emergency. It is not acceptable for me to continue to ignore the situation. “This requires immediate attention.” Musk was asked to “designate” or “hire someone else if direct contact is not possible.” She also requested that Musk, if it were impossible for them to communicate directly, should hire or designate someone who could help solve the problem. Elon, this is urgent. She stressed the importance of the issue, explaining that if it wasn’t resolved quickly, her child would “suffer a life-long impairment”. This is why she applied public pressure.
Grimes later explained that her deletion of posts was due to the fact that, without an answer, it could turn into “a media circus on the backs of children.” While she refrained from specifying which child was affected, Grimes shares three children with Elon Musk: X Æ A-Xii (born in May 2020), Exa Dark Sideræl Musk (born via surrogate in December 2021), and Techno Mechanicus (born in 2022).
Grimes: A Background Overview
Grimes was born Claire Elise Boucher and rose to prominence in Canada as a musician with an eclectic, experimental style. Her 2012 album gained her recognition Visuals With tracks such as “Oblivion” and “Genesis”, she is now a prominent figure in the music industry and cultural scene. In 2018, she began a relationship with Musk, which was then followed by an “announcing’semi seperation’ in September of 2021. The two eventually split. NBC News documented how Grimes asked for parental rights 2023. This was one of many legal actions that followed.
Grimes has also voiced concerns over Musk’s parenting choices publicly, particularly concerning their son X Æ A-Xii. Grimes also objected to the presence of their son at a White House gathering with Donald Trump, in February. She said, “He shouldn’t be in public.”
Elon Musk Expands His Family
Elon Musk has 12 children, according to reports, with partners Justine Wilson Grimes and Shivon zilis. Further complicating the narrative, influencer Ashley St. Clair recently claimed Musk fathered her child, born five months prior—allegations Musk has not yet addressed directly. St. Clair wants Elon Musk “to publicly acknowledge his role as a parent,” which adds another layer of family dynamics.
Reactions, Public Commentary and Response
Grimes’ public plea has had a flurry of reactions on social media. Art Candee wrote on X: “Elon Musk seems to be ignoring Grimes during a serious medical situation for one of his children.” He is such garbage.” Musk was also defended, as one Twitter user stated, “It is trashy and unfair to make a judgement on this.” The situation has divided opinion.
What will happen next as the situation unfolds?
Elon has yet to issue a public announcement regarding Grimes’ claims or the current medical state of their child. As this matter unfolds in the media, we await further developments.