Grimes is opening up about her life as a mother, offering a rare glimpse into raising three children with tech billionaire Elon Musk.
In recent posts on X, the 37-year-old singer-songwriter shared insights about her kids and the ongoing co-parenting dynamic with Musk.
Known for fiercely protecting her children’s privacy, Grimes made an exception to gush about their unique personalities.
What she revealed paints a fascinating picture of modern celebrity parenting—complete with unusual talents, disagreements over screen time, and complicated custody arrangements.
Protecting Privacy While Celebrating Personalities
Grimes rarely discusses her children publicly, emphasizing their right to grow up away from social media scrutiny. Her three kids with the Tesla founder—sons Techno Mechanicus, 3, and X Æ A-Xii, 5, plus daughter Exa Dark Sideræl, 4—live largely out of the public eye by design.
I try to never talk abt or show my kids because they deserve the right to anonymity but i just have to say their pure aura is unmatched.
That protective instinct hasn’t stopped Grimes from marveling at her children’s distinctive qualities. She described one particularly unusual talent that sounds almost mythical.
One of them even inexplicably commanded a flock of crows for while. Might be biased but this seems unusual.
When commenters praised her decision to keep her children off social media, Grimes made her stance clear. One user commended her for not “using kids for clout,” to which she simply responded with agreement.
Screen Time Becomes a Parenting Battleground
Modern parenting challenges extend even to billionaire households. When asked about whether her children get screen time, Grimes revealed it’s become a significant point of contention between her and Musk.
Huge debate cuz the other parent is fine w it but it’s fairly avoided.
The singer outlined her philosophy when screens do enter the picture. Rather than prohibiting technology entirely, she focuses on quality over quantity.
If it happens we focus on great art and ideally slower stuff like ghibli that isn’t constantly changing context.
Her preference for Studio Ghibli films reveals a thoughtful approach to media consumption. These beloved animated movies feature deliberate pacing and artistic storytelling—starkly different from rapid-fire digital content designed to hijack attention.
A Complicated Co-Parenting History
Grimes and Musk’s relationship began in 2018 when they were first spotted together. Two years later, they welcomed son X Æ A-Xii in May 2020, instantly making headlines with his unconventional name.
Their family expanded quietly over the following years. Daughter Exa Dark Sideræl arrived via surrogate in December 2021, followed by son Techno Mechanicus in June 2022.
Behind the scenes, tensions were mounting. In October 2023, Grimes filed a petition to establish parental rights for all three children, according to records reviewed by PEOPLE.
Custody Battle Derails Music Career
By November 2024, Grimes publicly acknowledged how custody disputes had impacted her professional life. She revealed that ongoing battles with Musk over their children had forced her to postpone releasing new music.
Legal conflicts weren’t the only source of frustration. Earlier in 2024, Musk brought their oldest son X, then 4 years old, to the Oval Office without informing Grimes.
The singer only discovered her son’s high-profile public appearance after an X user alerted her. Her response captured the helplessness many co-parents feel when decision-making authority becomes disputed.
He should not be in public like this. I did not see this, thank u for alerting me. But I’m glad he was polite. Sigh.
Celebrity Parenting Under Scrutiny
Grimes’ situation highlights challenges that transcend wealth and fame. Co-parenting requires alignment on fundamental issues—privacy boundaries, media exposure, screen time policies, and public appearances.
Disagreements that remain private for most families become tabloid fodder when billionaires and musicians are involved. Yet the core struggles remain universal: protecting children’s wellbeing while respecting another parent’s autonomy.
Her commitment to keeping her children’s faces off social media stands in stark contrast to many celebrity parents who regularly share family content. This decision becomes more challenging when another parent takes a different approach to public exposure.
Finding Balance in Unprecedented Territory
Few parenting guides address what to do when your co-parent is one of the world’s most public figures. Grimes navigates territory without roadmaps, balancing her values against realities she can’t fully control.
Her recent posts suggest an ongoing negotiation between transparency and protection. She wants to celebrate her children’s remarkable qualities without exposing them to unwanted attention.
The screen time debate reveals how parenting philosophies diverge even within educated, resource-rich households. Grimes’ emphasis on artistic, slower-paced content reflects research suggesting rapid context-switching affects developing attention spans.
Despite obvious challenges, Grimes’ tone remains measured. She acknowledges disagreements without attacking, expresses frustration without drama, and maintains focus on what matters most—her children’s wellbeing and right to childhood privacy.
That crow-commanding ability though? That’s one story future biographers will definitely want to explore.