Grimes Publicly Calls for Elon Musk’s Help Amid Child’s Medical Crisis

On February 20, 2024, music artist Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher, took to social media to make a public plea to billionaire Elon Musk regarding an urgent medical issue involving one of their children. The now-deleted messages, posted on Musk’s social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), revealed Grimes’ frustration over being unable to reach Musk privately.

A Desperate Plea

In her initial post, Grimes wrote, “Please respond about our child’s medical crisis. I am sorry to do this publicly, but it is no longer acceptable to ignore this situation. This requires immediate attention.” She continued, “If you don’t want to talk to me, can you please designate or hire someone who can so that we can move forward on solving this? This is urgent, Elon.”

Grimes, 36, did not specify which of their three children—X Æ A-12, Exa Dark Sideræl, or Techno Mechanicus—was facing the medical crisis. However, she emphasized the severity of the issue, warning that if Musk did not respond immediately, the child in question could suffer “lifelong impairment.”

Radio Silence from Musk

According to Grimes, her decision to take the matter public was driven by Musk’s repeated failure to engage in private discussions regarding their child’s health. She claimed that he had ignored her “texts, calls, and emails” and had “skipped every meeting” concerning the issue.

This revelation sparked widespread concern and discussion online, with many of Grimes’ followers questioning why Musk, one of the wealthiest and most powerful individuals in the world, would allegedly refuse to communicate about such an urgent matter. Others speculated whether the public nature of Grimes’ plea was a last resort after exhausting all private means of communication.

Social Media Backlash and Shadowbanning Allegations

Soon after posting her messages, Grimes noticed that many users were struggling to view them. She later suggested that the posts were being shadowbanned—hidden or deprioritized in feeds to limit visibility.

Realizing that her efforts were not prompting a response from Musk but instead fueling a media storm, Grimes deleted the messages and posted a follow-up explanation: “I am deleting them now because if they’re being shadowbanned and not eliciting a response, then all it is is a media circus at the expense of the kids.”

The Bigger Picture

This is not the first time tensions between Grimes and Musk have surfaced in the public eye. Their relationship, which began in 2018 and resulted in three children, has been marked by ups and downs, including a well-documented custody dispute and disagreements over co-parenting. Musk, who has a total of 11 children from different relationships, has previously been criticized for his hands-off approach to parenting.

While the specifics of the medical crisis remain unknown, the situation highlights the challenges of co-parenting under public scrutiny, particularly when one parent wields immense power and influence.

Awaiting a Response

As of now, neither Elon Musk nor his representatives have responded to Grimes’ public request. E! News has reached out to both parties for comment, but no official statement has been issued.

For now, the public can only hope that the necessary medical care for the child is arranged swiftly and that the situation is resolved privately, away from the glare of media attention.