In a contentious custody battle with ex-girlfriend Grimes over their three children, tech mogul Elon Musk recently took a break for some rare father-son bonding. The 52-year-old billionaire was spotted at the Army-Navy football game over the weekend with his three-year-old son, X Æ A-Xii.
The heartwarming joint public appearance showcased Musk and his son cheering on the Army Black Knights, who secured a victory against the Navy Midshipmen with a score of 11-17. Little X Æ A-Xii perched on Musk’s shoulders, creating an adorable scene as they strolled through Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts.
The father-son duo was all smiles, with X Æ A-Xii dressed in jeans and a green-and-black flannel top, holding onto his father’s face for stability. Musk opted for a casual look, sporting a gray tee and blue jacket.
Eyewitnesses noted Musk’s cheerful demeanor as he interacted with friends before placing X Æ A-Xii on his shoulders and making their way to the Mercedes garage. Musk later shared the experience on Twitter, posting a clip of the stadium view under his account name “X,” captioning it “ARMY NAVY.” In response to a commenter questioning his allegiance, the Tesla CEO playfully responded, “Army tbh :).”
While Musk enjoys these moments with his youngest child, he remains entangled in a legal dispute with Grimes over custody. Musk initiated the lawsuit on September 8th, and Grimes counter-sued later that month. The couple, who also shares two-year-old daughter Exa and one-year-old Tau, continues to navigate the complexities of their legal battle. In a since-deleted tweet from early September, Grimes pleaded with Musk to allow her to see their son or respond to her lawyer, highlighting the emotional strain of their ongoing custody struggle.
