In a candid revelation, musician Grimes has shed light on the emotional toll of her custody battle with ex-partner Elon Musk, stating she was unable to see one of her children for an agonizing five months.

The former couple shares three children: X Æ A-12, born in May 2020, Exa Dark Sideræl Musk, born via surrogate in December 2021, and their latest addition, Techno Mechanicus, known as Tau, who was born in late 2023. Their split, announced in September 2021 after three years together, shook fans as they emphasized that although they have separated, they continue to hold fond feelings for one another.

Grimes recently took to social media platform X (previously Twitter) to express the challenges she faced during the custody proceedings. She remarked, "Having babies rips you apart and puts you back together. Babies are 10 thousand philosophy classes of shit that you can only learn from that experience." Her reflections echoed the struggles many single parents endure, especially in contentious custody situations.

In her emotional posts, she recounted her battle, highlighting the obstacles she faced in a state with inadequate support for mothers' rights. Grimes revealed that her public persona—including her Instagram posts and modeling career—was used against her in court, which compounded her distress. "Fighting and detaching from the love of my life as he becomes unrecognizable to me," she wrote, "all the while I didn’t see one of my babies for five months."

Although she chose not to specify which child she had been separated from, she did imply that the experience has ignited a newfound creative resurgence. "Poetry and pure raw emotion are pouring out of my soul at a rate I’ve never known," she noted, expressing gratitude for her resilience. "I feel on top of the world right now," she added, suggesting a sense of emotional recovery.

While Musk has yet to respond publicly to these claims, this custody battle has not been free from scrutiny. Last year, Grimes took legal action over custody rights regarding Tau, expressing that Musk was restricting her visitation. In a now-deleted post, she pleaded with Musk to allow her to see their son, demonstrating the intense emotions surrounding their situation.

Furthermore, Grimes shared her mother's heartfelt wish for Musk to allow their children to visit her ailing grandmother, illustrating the profound impact of their custody struggles on familial relationships.

Known for his expansive family, Musk has a total of 12 children, including his three with Grimes. He has had seven children with ex-wife Justine Wilson and welcomed twins, Strider and Azure, in 2021 with tech executive Shivon Zilis. Rumors have even surfaced that he assigned a name he had chosen with Grimes to a secret child with Zilis, adding another layer of controversy to their complicated narrative.

In recent months, Grimes expressed her support for Musk's daughter, Vivian, who has publicly confronted her father's comments regarding her gender identity. During a controversial interview, Musk misgendered and deadnamed Vivian, claiming he felt misled into allowing her to receive gender-affirming treatment. Vivian fiercely defended her identity, asserting, "I disowned him, not the other way around," while Grimes offered her unwavering support for Vivian’s journey.

Notably, Grimes has previously suggested that Musk perceived her as a “simulation” he created, hinting at the complexities of their relationship. As fans continue to follow this tumultuous saga, Grimes' plea for understanding and empathy during her custody fight serves as a poignant reminder of the often unseen battles faced by parents navigating separation.