Grimes cancels Pride performance last minute citing ‘family issues’; Is Elon Musk behind the decision?

Canadian singer-songwriter Grimes, who also happens to be Elon Musk’s ex and the mother of Lil X, has pulled out of the World Pride Music Festival in Washington, D.C., citing “family issues.”The 37-year-old singer (whose real name is Claire Boucher), who was slated to appear at the LGBT+ Pride event, announced on X, on May 26, “Hello friends, I am so so sorry and regretful to say I have to cancel my pride show in order to deal with family issues.”Grimes was set to appear at the much-awaited event alongside performers including Jennifer Lopez and Troye Sivan.

What did Grimes say?

Grimes conveyed via a post on X, “I want to say that I am aware the situation has been a great inconvenience to the fans for some time, and I am truly determined to make sure this is no longer the case very soon.”

Despite her decision for a no-show, the “Genesis” singer assured her followers, saying: “I think the show is still going to be amazing and the lineup is great. I hope this is early enough and gives people enough time if they wish to change their plans. And I *will* make this up to you guys very soon.”“So much love always, G,” she concluded, alongside a heart emoji.

What really happened?

While Grimes did not share any further details about the “family issues,” netizens have started speculating whether Elon Musk, with whom she shares three children, might be behind the decision.

Grimes has already called the Tesla CEO out on X multiple times over parenting issues in the past, most notably regarding his tendency to bring out Lil X, who is only 5 years old, on public forums.

Is Musk behind Grimes’ decision to pull out of the event?

Although Grimes hasn’t pointed fingers yet, Musk's complicated stance on LGBTQ+ rights is quite well-known.While Musk has used his platform to express his support for LGBTQ+ individuals, including transgender people, and has even used the term "trans" in a supportive way, and has publicly defended LGBTQ+ individuals who have faced discrimination or harassment, he has also been criticized for statements and actions that are seen as discriminatory or transphobic.

Vivian Jenna Wilson, Musk’s estranged transgender daughter (whose birth name was Xavier), has openly spoken about her father’s transphobic remarks.Vivian came out as transgender in 2020 and changed her name to Vivian Jenna Wilson in 2022. Wilson has also stated that she no longer wants to be related to her biological father in any way, shape, or form.Earlier this year, Musk had commented on a post from a fellow X user, writing, “My son, Xavier, died. He was killed by the woke mind virus. Now, the woke mind virus will die." Several hours later, Wilson posted a video response on TikTok and Instagram as a supposed response to Musk, which featured a screenshot of Musk’s comment, followed by Wilson lip-syncing the line, “I look pretty good for a dead b----.”Although there’s no solid evidence of Musk being involved in Grimes’ decision to cancel her Pride performance last minute, it wouldn’t be surprising had it been so – given Musk’s past records.