In a recent development that has caught the attention of the media and fans alike, Canadian singer Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher, has initiated legal proceedings against billionaire Elon Musk, her former partner. The lawsuit pertains to the parental rights of their three children.
Grimes has filed a "petition to establish parental relationship" in a California court on September 29, as per court records. This type of petition is typically filed to legally identify the parents of a child when the parents are not married. The details of the case, while publicly listed on the docket, have been sealed, leaving many speculating about the specifics of the dispute.
The couple, who have been in the limelight for their unique relationship and equally unique choices in naming their children, share three kids. Their first child, a son named X Æ A-Xii, was born in May 2020. The couple then welcomed a daughter, Exa Dark Sideræl, through surrogacy in December 2021. The existence of a third child, a son named Techno Mechanicus, affectionately referred to as Tau, was only recently confirmed. This revelation came to light in the biography of Musk penned by journalist Walter Isaacson.
The relationship between Grimes and Musk has always been under the media scanner, with their on-again, off-again status making headlines. The duo started dating in 2018 and continued their relationship with intermittent breaks until they officially parted ways in September 2021. An interesting tidbit from Isaacson's biography highlights the early days of their relationship, where Musk impressed Grimes with a high-speed Autopilot ride, all while keeping his eyes closed. Their unique bonding rituals also included Grimes gifting Musk a box of collected animal bones and the couple listening to history podcasts and audiobooks.
Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has a total of 11 children from various relationships. With his ex-wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson, Musk welcomed a son named Nevada Alexander Musk in 2002. Tragically, Nevada passed away due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) at just 10 weeks old. The couple later had twins, Griffin and Vivian Musk, through IVF, who are now 18 years old. They also have triplet sons named Kai, Saxon, and Damian, who are currently 16. In addition to his children with Grimes, Musk also became a father to twins in November 2021 with Neuralink's director of operations and special projects, Shivon Zilis.
While the exact reasons behind Grimes' legal action remain under wraps, the move has certainly added another chapter to the intriguing saga of Musk's personal life. As the case progresses, it will be interesting to see how the legal battle unfolds and what it means for the future of their children.
