Grimes Reveals She Was ‘Going Bankrupt’ During Custody Battle with Elon Musk

In a recent revelation, Grimes (real name: Claire Elise Boucher) opened up about the intense toll her custody battle with Elon Musk took on her both emotionally and financially. The artist shared that during the 2023 dispute over their three children, she was “going bankrupt” while fighting for custody. This disclosure sheds light on the struggles of celebrity custody battles and the challenges of dealing with an ex-partner who is one of the richest men in the world.

The Custody Dispute with Elon Musk

In 2023, Grimes and Elon Musk found themselves embroiled in a bitter custody dispute over their three children: X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus. Both filed separate lawsuits in California and Texas, each state vying for jurisdiction over the case. Grimes revealed that the custody battle was an exhausting and overwhelming process, one that affected her creative output and mental well-being.

Grimes Struggles Financially and Emotionally

In a series of posts on X (formerly known as Twitter), which Musk owns, Grimes described the emotional toll of the legal battle. She explained that the threat of losing her children while simultaneously facing financial ruin made it extremely difficult to focus on her music and creative projects. “The threat of losing your kids while going bankrupt fighting for them is not very conducive to creative thoughts,” Grimes shared.

She added, “I just slept and cried every minute; I wasn’t explicitly fighting for my kids during that year.” The stress and emotional strain were compounded by the fact that Grimes had limited resources compared to Musk, who is worth an estimated $315 billion, making him the richest person globally.

Grimes Reflects on Her Artistic Output

Grimes also noted that her artistic career was significantly impacted during this period. She stated that much of her output was “shut down” for several years, not only because she was raising children but also due to the immense legal battles. “Spent a year locked in battle in a state with terrible mothers’ rights,” she wrote, referencing the ongoing custody fight in Texas.

A key point in the dispute was whether the custody case should proceed in California, where Grimes argued the children lived, or in Texas, which Musk’s legal team advocated for. Grimes also revealed how, during the battle, her Instagram posts and modeling work were used against her, painting her in a negative light and questioning her ability to care for the children.

Mother’s Rights and Custody Jurisdiction

Grimes’ candid remarks about the emotional and financial toll of her custody battle with Elon Musk reveal the difficulties faced by individuals going through high-profile legal disputes. Despite their differences, both parties have recently ended the custody battle in Texas, but the scars of the ordeal remain. For Grimes, the experience was not just a fight for her children but a struggle to maintain her financial stability and personal well-being while dealing with the pressures of being involved with one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in the world.