Grimes has launched a fiery plea to ex-partner Elon Musk: keep their children offline.
The Canadian musician, 36, claims she’s “begged” the Tesla CEO to stop exposing their three kids to the public eye – and even tried legal action.
GRIMES AND ELON MUSK
Their eldest, X Æ A-Xii (4), daughter Exa Dark Sideræl (3), and son Techno Mechanicus (2) are caught in a global media storm, according to People.
Grimes fears their lives are “extremely troubling” due to Musk’s public antics – like bringing X to the Oval Office without her knowledge. “He should not be in public like this,” she fumed on X.
Grimes slams gaps in privacy laws: “There’s no mechanism to address this.
I wish there was a law to veto small children from public lives, but I don’t trust the legal system to help me”.
GRIMES’ CUSTODY BATTLE
She’s not alone – South African parents often face similar battles against viral content.
The billionaire (father to 14 kids) hasn’t publicly addressed Grimes’ pleas. When X’s Oval Office photos went viral, Musk’s only comment was a cryptic “Cool”.
Grimes revealed a year-long custody battle left her “detached” from her kids. “I didn’t see one of my babies for five months,” she shared, adding Musk’s “resources” skewed the fight, according to The Tribune.
LEGAL BATTLE
Grimes and Elon Musk’s custody battle dominated headlines for over a year, marked by jurisdictional disputes and emotional strain.
Musk initiated the legal fight in September 2023, filing in Texas to establish residency claims. Grimes countersued in California, arguing her younger children had lived there for months
CONSENTING TO FAME
As social media grows, so do risks. Grimes’ fight mirrors local debates: should kids consent to fame? “Fame is something you should consent to,” she told Time.
Grimes warns of “young people destroyed by the internet”. SA parents know the pain – think viral school fights or leaked family photos, according to The News.
SAFETY LAWS
Grimes vows to keep fighting. “I think about solutions daily,” she says. For now, Elon Musk’s kids remain in the spotlight – a cautionary tale for families everywhere.
Grimes’ battle isn’t just about celebrity kids – it’s a wake-up call for parents worldwide. As SA grapples with online safety laws, her story asks: who protects children in the digital age?
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