Why did Grimes cancel D.C. World Pride appearance? Explored

Why did Grimes cancel D.C. World Pride appearance? Explored
Grimes (image via official Facebook @grimes)

Grimes was scheduled to appear at the D.C. World Pride Music Festival, which is scheduled to take place from June 6, 2025, to June 7, 2025, at the RFK Festival Grounds. The singer, however, has now canceled the appearance, stating in an X-page post:

"Hello friends, I am so so sorry and regretful to say I have to cancel my pride show in order to deal with family issues. I want to say that I am aware the situation has been a great inconvenience to the fans for some time, and I am truly determined to make sure this is no longer the case very soon."

The singer continued:

"I think the show is still going to be amazing and the lineup is great. I hope this is early enough and gives people enough time if they wish to change their plans. And I *will* make this up to you guys very soon. So much love always. G."

World Pride also responded to the announcement of the cancellation, stating in an Instagram Story post no longer available:

"We’re sending love and support to Grimes during this time as she steps away to focus on personal matters. We fully support her decision and are thinking of her and her family."

While the singer has not mentioned the exact family issue, she has been having trouble with Elon Musk, the father of her three children, as per NME and other sources.

The singer previously tweeted to Musk regarding a medical crisis regarding one of their children, stating in a series of now-deleted tweets in February 2025, here quoted via People's article on the matter on February 21, 2025:

"Plz respond about our child's medical crisis. I am sorry to do this publicly but it is no longer acceptable to ignore this situation. This requires immediate attention. If you don't want to talk to me can you please designate or hire someone who can so that we can move forward on solving this. This is urgent, Elon."

She also elaborated upon what made her appeal to Elon Musk publicly when fans questioned her about it, stating:

"I'm not giving any details but he won't respond to texts call or emails and has skipped every meeting and our child will suffer life long impairment if he doesn't respond asap. So I need him to f------ respond and if I have to apply public pressure then I guess that's where we're at."

The singer also objected to Elon Musk bringing their eldest child, X Æ A-Xii, to the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025, before her public appeal to Elon Musk regarding the medical crisis of an unnamed child of theirs.


Grimes is best known for her album Visions

Grimes is best known for her album Visions, which was released on January 31, 2012, via 4AD. The album received a gold certification in Canada and a silver certification in the UK.

Grimes's music is a combination of electronica, pop, and noise rock, as well as influences of hip-hop. The singer has been influenced by the likes of Blink-182, Cocteau Twins, and more.

The singer recently released two new singles, Nothing Lasts Forever feat. Sevdaliza and Image(Grimes Special), which was a collaboration with the band Magdalena Bay. The two tracks were released in 2024.

Edited by Debanjana