Grimes Says She Has ‘Begged’ Elon Musk to Keep Their Kids Out of the Public Eye: ‘It’s Very Concerning’

Grimes Urges Elon Musk to Keep Their Kids Out of the Public Eye

Musician Grimes has taken to social media to express her concerns over the privacy of her three children with Tesla CEO, Elon Musk. In a recent post on the platform X, Grimes revealed that she has pleaded with Musk to refrain from sharing images of their children in public and on social media. The 36-year-old artist, whose real name is Claire Boucher, shared that she has even explored legal avenues in her quest to protect her children’s privacy.

Responding to a fan’s inquiry about safeguarding her children from online exposure, Grimes acknowledged the challenges she faces in controlling what circulates on the internet. She lamented, “I have tried begging the public and my kid’s dad to keep them offline, and I’ve tried legal recourse. I follow you here, I’ve seen young [people] destroyed by the internet too.”

Grimes further expressed her distress over the lack of protection for her children’s privacy in the digital age. She mused, “It’s insane to me that there’s no way to deal with this. I would hope there was some law that would allow a parent to veto small children from living public lives but I don’t even trust the law to help me now if I tried to invoke it [to be honest].”

The musician highlighted the challenges posed by the unrestricted flow of information online, citing it as a cause for alarm. She stated, “We are in the Wild West of information content and the dismantling of privacy and it’s very concerning.” Grimes’ plea comes in the wake of Musk bringing their eldest son, X Æ A-Xii, to the Oval Office for a public appearance, a move that the singer was not aware of until alerted by a user on X.

In a recent interview with Time, Grimes addressed the criticism she faced after voicing her concerns about Musk’s actions. She stressed the importance of consent in matters of fame and privacy, stating, “It was like, ‘Grimes slams,’ ‘Grimes speaks out.’ It’s like, OK, it was a reply. But I would really like people to stop posting images of my kid everywhere.” The artist’s plea underscores the challenges faced by public figures in protecting their children from unwanted public attention.

Grimes and Musk, who parted ways in 2021, share three children together. Following their separation, the couple quietly welcomed their daughter, Exa Dark Sideræl, and later their son, Techno Mechanicus. The Tesla CEO has a total of 14 children, with a complex family dynamic that includes children from previous relationships, adding another layer of intricacy to the situation.

As the debate over children’s privacy in the spotlight continues, Grimes’ advocacy for her children’s right to privacy sheds light on the complexities faced by public figures in navigating parenthood in the digital age. The musician’s heartfelt plea serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of safeguarding children from the pitfalls of excessive exposure in the public eye.