Justin Trudeau's eldest son, Xavier Trudeau, has publicly shared his thoughts on his father's high-profile relationship with pop superstar Katy Perry. The 18-year-old aspiring musician, who goes by the stage name Xav, confirmed he has met Perry and described their interactions as positive and supportive.
Xavier's Encounter with Katy Perry
In a recent Instagram video interview with content creator G Hobs, Xavier was asked directly about whether he had met his father's famous girlfriend. "She's cool, yeah, she's nice," Xavier responded. He elaborated that they had spent hours talking about his music career, with Perry offering valuable advice and guidance about next steps.
When Hobs humorously referenced Perry's space journey, asking if they discussed "when she went to the moon," Xavier laughed and questioned whether she actually went to the moon. Hobs clarified that Perry participated in Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket flight last April as part of an all-female crew that included Lauren Sanchez and Gayle King.
Musical Aspirations and Industry Connections
Xavier revealed that he has also met rapper Drake on multiple occasions, even attending the birthday party of Drake's son, Apollo. According to Xavier, Drake listened to his music and described it as "fire," which the young musician said meant a great deal to him. Drake also provided career advice that Xavier found particularly valuable.
The conversation took place as Xavier and Hobs sat in a car drinking from Drake's OVO McDonald's collaboration cups, highlighting the intersection of celebrity culture and everyday life.
Xavier's Music Career Development
Xavier launched his music career approximately one year ago with his debut song "Til The Nights Done," accompanied by a music video on his YouTube channel. He described his musical style as "dark R&B, sort of mysterious" during an appearance on Global News 640 Toronto's The John Oakley Show, noting influences reminiscent of Justin Bieber and Drake.
His father, Justin Trudeau, has been publicly supportive of his son's musical endeavors. When Xavier released his "Back Me Up" video several months after his debut, the former prime minister shared a snippet on Instagram with the caption: "Proud to see my son @xavtrudeau_ pursue his dream." The post sparked a conversation between father and son about Justin's dancing abilities, which Xavier described as "acrobatic."
Establishing His Own Identity
Xavier has been clear about his desire to create a distinct identity separate from his famous father. "I want to do my own thing, I want to create my own identity," he explained during his radio interview. "I want to be known for something other than the son of Justin Trudeau."
When Hobs attempted to steer the conversation toward political topics like the carbon tax during their interview, Xavier politely declined to engage, stating: "Honestly, bro, this is like a thing that happens... since the start of me making music. I don't even know, I have no idea how it relates to me."
Background on the Trudeau-Perry Relationship
Rumors about Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry's romance began circulating in July when photos of the pair surfaced on social media. The couple made their relationship official on Instagram in December, just two months before Xavier's interview. Perry's holiday photo dump included images of a smiling Trudeau, confirming their status as a couple to the public.
Xavier's candid comments provide a rare glimpse into how the children of high-profile figures navigate their parents' celebrity relationships while pursuing their own ambitions in the public eye.
