Grimes clarifies Elon Musk breakup, reveals she ‘bounced’

Grimes shares her decision to end Elon Musk relationship, detailing custody challenges and her journey to peace.

Grimes addressed claims about her breakup with Elon Musk after Azealia Banks alleged the billionaire had “dumped” her. The exchange occurred on X (formerly Twitter), triggered by an AI-generated artwork portraying Grimes as Glinda and Banks as Elphaba from Wicked. Grimes jokingly commented that the casting “would’ve been kinda lit,” prompting Banks to accuse her of clinging to past narratives.

Banks’s response included claims that Grimes was “dumped” and cheated on, urging her to stop referencing their past. Grimes quickly clarified, “I didn’t ‘get dumped.’ I bounced.” She shared that her baby was asleep beside her and expressed gratitude for her current life. Despite the disagreement, Grimes complimented Banks, calling her “insanely talented” and wishing her success.

Grimes and Musk’s relationship lasted from 2018 to 2022, during which they welcomed three children: X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus. In November, Grimes detailed struggles with a custody battle, stating that she spent months apart from one of her children and faced legal challenges questioning her parenting.

The two artists have a history of public disputes. In 2018, Banks claimed she waited at Musk’s home for a collaboration with Grimes, comparing the experience to a “real-life episode of Get Out.”

This recent exchange highlights lingering tensions between Grimes and Banks while showcasing Grimes’s effort to reclaim her narrative amid public scrutiny. The incident also underscores Grimes’s resilience as she navigates challenges in her personal and public life. Billboard first reported the interaction.