Grimes Joins Cobrah on Stage at Coachella for First Live Performance in Over a Year
Grimes appeared as a guest performer during Cobrah’s set at Coachella in Indio, California, on Sunday. The performance marked her first live show in over a year. Grimes co-wrote the track 'Sign From God' with Cobrah, which is from a forthcoming project.
SnoodleNoodle / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)# Grimes' Coachella Guest Appearance Grimes performed as a guest during Cobrah’s set at Coachella in Indio, California, on Sunday. The appearance marked Grimes' first live show in over a year. Grimes co-wrote the track 'Sign From God' with Cobrah.
The song 'Sign From God' is from a forthcoming Grimes project. More music from Grimes is scheduled for 2026.
Prior Coachella Performance Grimes performed at Coachella in 2024.
During that performance, Grimes experienced technical problems. Grimes screamed in frustration onstage due to the technical problems.
Personal Background with Elon Musk Grimes has three children with Elon Musk.
The children are named X Æ A-Xii, Exa Dark Sideræl, and Techno Mechanicus. Grimes and Elon Musk were in an on-and-off relationship between 2018 and 2022. Grimes sued Elon Musk for custody in 2023. Grimes and Elon Musk were in a custody battle across Texas and California.
Grimes claimed she had been separated from one of her children for five months during the custody battle.
Family Developments in 2024 Grimes’ mother wrote to Elon Musk on social media in July 2024.
Grimes’ mother stated in her July 2024 social media post: "I’m writing here as the only way I have to reach you. " Grimes’ mother referenced her 93-year-old mother being in end-of-life palliative care in the July 2024 social media post. Elon Musk did not respond to the claims made by Grimes’ mother in July 2024.
Story Timeline
5 events- 2026-04-13
Grimes performed as a guest during Cobrah’s set at Coachella in Indio, California.
1 sourceNew York Post - July 2024
Grimes’ mother wrote to Elon Musk on social media, stating her 93-year-old mother was in end-of-life palliative care; Elon Musk did not respond.
1 sourceNew York Post - 2024
Grimes performed at Coachella and experienced technical problems, screaming in frustration onstage.
1 sourceNew York Post - 2023
Grimes sued Elon Musk for custody, leading to a battle across Texas and California; Grimes claimed separation from one child for five months.
1 sourceNew York Post - 2018-2022
Grimes and Elon Musk were in an on-and-off relationship.
1 sourceNew York Post
Potential Impact
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Family communications, like the July 2024 social media post, highlight ongoing tensions between Grimes and Musk.
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Grimes' return to live performances may increase anticipation for her 2026 music releases.
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The custody battle could continue to affect Grimes' public appearances and personal life.
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Technical issues from 2024 Coachella may influence preparations for future shows.
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Grimes' collaboration with Cobrah could lead to joint projects beyond 'Sign From God'.
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