Grimes’ sense of queerness seemed to diminish after she became a mother to three children with her ex-partner, Elon Musk. She noted that her ability to focus on reading and writing increased during pregnancy, while her capacity for technical tasks decreased. The singer raised questions about whether these changes were related to hormones.
When a fan suggested that Grimes’ shift in sexuality could be due to being in a relationship with someone who holds bigoted views, she responded that this circumstance should actually make her more inclined to embrace her queer identity. Grimes and Musk share three children together, sons X Æ A-12 and Techno Mechanicus, as well as a daughter, Exa Dark Sideræl. The couple’s first child was born in 2018, followed by Exa in 2021 via a surrogate, and their third child, Techno, arrived in 2022.
Reports from a biography on Musk unveiled that the former couple had their third child, Techno, in June 2022. Grimes has expressed a desire to protect her children from the public eye, making it uncertain if Techno was born to her or through a surrogate. Following their separation, Grimes and Musk have been entangled in a contentious custody dispute regarding their three children.
In September of the same year, Grimes pleaded on social media for Musk to allow her to see their son, a request that has since been removed. The singer also filed a petition in court to establish a parental relationship with the Tesla executive, but Musk had filed a similar petition in Texas three days prior to secure the legal custody of their two sons and daughter.
A legal expert revealed that Musk initiated the legal filing in Texas with the motive to secure a more favorable arrangement for child support compared to California laws. Despite the custody battle, Musk has taken their son, X, on various global excursions, including attending events such as the 2024 Super Bowl in Las Vegas and visiting the Tesla Gigafactory in Germany. The ongoing saga between Grimes and Musk continues as they navigate the complexities of co-parenting their children amid their public personas.
