Grimes, the 37-year-old musician known for hits like "Genesis" and her boundary-pushing sound, recently opened up about being diagnosed with both autism and ADHD. She shared the news in a candid, introspective message on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, March 23. In her post, she also revealed that she suspects she’s dyslexic — a realization sparked by her lifelong struggle with spelling, which she admits she can’t manage without spellcheck.
The artist, whose real name is Claire Boucher, didn’t stop at discussing her diagnoses. She reflected on how reading has been a crucial tool in managing her ADHD symptoms, contradicting online claims that excessive reading in children may signal dissociation. According to People, Grimes emphasized that her symptoms became “infinitely worse” during times when she wasn’t an avid reader, highlighting the positive impact of literature on her mental health.
She also voiced deep concerns about the current state of mental health discussions on social media. Calling many "mental health accounts" on platforms like X and TikTok "extreme infohazards," Grimes acknowledged that while some offer helpful insights, others promote harmful ideas. "I think the nature of this uninformed social media mental health subculture is really a big concern," she wrote. "Some are great, of course, but a lot of these seem explicitly anti-civilizational and geared towards making people worse."
The musician didn’t hold back when discussing her ongoing battle to protect her children's privacy — a fight made all the more complicated by her high-profile relationship with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. The former couple shares three children, and Grimes admitted she has "begged" Musk to stop posting their images online.
"I have tried begging the public and my kids' dad to keep them offline, and I've tried legal recourse," she revealed. "The public exposure of my children's lives is a grave concern to me, and I think about how to solve this every day."
Her frustrations extended to the broader issue of internet privacy, describing the current digital landscape as the "Wild West of information content." She expressed anger over the lack of legal protections available for children of public figures, stating, "It's insane that there's no way to address this issue."
Grimes’ latest revelations paint a picture of a fiercely protective mother navigating the blurred lines between her public persona, her health journey, and her private life. Her raw honesty — touching on mental health, social media culture, and parenting in the spotlight — has struck a chord with fans, sparking renewed conversations about the cost of fame, the dangers of online misinformation, and the urgent need for stronger child privacy laws in the digital age.
