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Grimes Cancels D.C. World Pride Performance Citing Family Issues

Her cancellation follows months of public disputes with ex-partner Elon Musk over their children’s well-being.

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Overview

  • In a May 26 post on X, Grimes apologized for the inconvenience to fans and pledged to reschedule her June 7 set at the RFK Festival Grounds.
  • World Pride organizers expressed support on Instagram Stories and confirmed the two-day festival will proceed as planned on June 6–7 in Washington, D.C.
  • Headliners Jennifer Lopez and Troye Sivan remain on the bill, with additional acts including Paris Hilton, Kim Petras, Rita Ora and a DJ set from RuPaul.
  • Her February booking drew criticism over her relationship with Tesla CEO Elon Musk and reports of her attending a far-right gathering in D.C.
  • Grimes shares three children with Musk and has publicly clashed with him over parenting choices and the exposure of their children to public events.