Grimes is speaking out about her son’s privacy, urging people to stop posting images of him online. Following a recent viral moment at a press conference where Elon Musk’s four-year-old son, X AE A-XII, made headlines, the Canadian musician has made it clear that she doesn’t believe children should be thrust into the public eye without their consent.
In an exclusive interview with Time, Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher, asked fans to respect her child’s privacy, stating, “Fame is something you should consent to.” This comes after the child’s public appearance with Musk, which caught widespread attention and led to viral videos and photos.
The mother-of-three also revealed she was unaware of the White House appearance in advance and criticized Musk for involving their son in such an event, writing on social media, “He should not be in public like this.”
With her outspoken stance, Grimes hopes to draw attention to the importance of consent when it comes to children’s exposure in the public sphere.