The turn of the year often heralds joyous celebrations, but for Elon Musk, the transition into 2024 was amidst a backdrop of ongoing custody battles with his former partner, Grimes. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO recently shed light on how he ushered in the New Year amid these personal challenges.
In a conversation with Page Six, Musk unveiled that he embraced the arrival of 2024 in the company of his three-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii (often referred to as “X”) in St. Barts.
Clarifying previous reports that depicted him reveling at a Palm Tree Crew gathering alongside snowboarder Shaun White and football star Tom Brady, Musk offered a different narrative. Contrary to the portrayals, Musk stated that he primarily spent time with his family and close friends on the Caribbean island.
While acknowledging a brief encounter with White and Brady, Musk clarified that the meeting didn’t transpire at the aforementioned event. Instead, he shared that he made a brief appearance at a New Year’s Eve gathering hosted by WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum. Musk described this as a short visit, emphasizing that most of his time was spent in serene and intimate moments with his loved ones.
The custody battle between Elon Musk and Grimes revolves around their three children—X, 1-year-old Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno “Tau” Mechanicus. The quest for custody has added layers of complexity to their personal lives, playing out against the backdrop of their high-profile status.
St. Barts, renowned for attracting the affluent and famous during the holiday season, saw a host of A-listers gracing its shores. The island served as a hotspot for celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, Madonna, Mike Tyson, and Don Lemon with his fiancé, Tim Malone, among others.