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Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Justin Trudeau's son repeats what the former Canadian PM said 30 years ago
Before launching his music career earlier this year, Xav Trudeau, the oldest son of former prime minister Justin Trudeau, flew mostly under the public's radar. But with three tracks already released and piling up plays — his debut, Til the Nights Done, just eclipsed 100,000 on Spotify and 170,000 on YouTube — Xav is starting to come to their attention. The feedback is not always positive, however. 'When I started releasing music… I get so much hate on social media just because of who my dad is,' the 17-year-old R&B singer-rapper admitted during a broad interview on Toronto-based entertainment podcast The Brandon Gonez Show. 'If you don't like the music, just keep scrolling. You can comment if you want, it's only going to help my algorithm.' Having grown from a little boy to a young man during his father's three terms in office, Xav said he's well acquainted with the negativity that has followed his family, but he's developed the ability to block it all out. He also tried to set the record straight on future political ambitions. 'I've seen like what my dad has had to do and what he's had to sacrifice, and it's not really worth it for me,' he said, broaching the subject himself. 'He's done well, it's just it's not my thing.' Gonez pointed out that a young Trudeau once said something similar when asked if he would follow in the footsteps of his father, former prime minister Pierre Trudeau. In a 1995 interview with CTV News, a 23-year-old Trudeau said it would 'never' happen. He was elected as a member of parliament for Quebec 13 years later. Xav is set to graduate from high school this year and told Gonez he plans to attend McGill University in Montreal in the fall. The school is one of Justin Trudeau's alma maters, and the city is home to the federal riding of Papineau, which he held for almost 18 years. It's also the hometown of Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Xav's mother, and his late prime ministerial grandfather. 'Montreal is like home to me,' he said. Xav said he hopes to release a full album before classes start in the fall. Trudeau says he doesn't 'have social media' when son asks why he hasn't watched one of his music videos Watch: Justin Trudeau's son Xav released his first RnB single — 'Til The Nights Done' Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here.
The Province
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Province
Justin Trudeau's son Xav on following in his father's political footsteps: 'It's not my thing'
'I've seen like what my dad has had to do and what he's had to sacrifice, and it's not really worth it for me,' the 17-year-old said recently As he promotes his burgeoning musical career, 17-year-old Xavier Trudeau, left, sets the record straight. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick / The Canadian Press Before launching his music career earlier this year, Xav Trudeau, the oldest son of former prime minister Justin Trudeau, flew mostly under the public's radar. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. 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THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors But with three tracks already released and piling up plays — his debut, Til the Nights Done, just eclipsed 100,000 on Spotify and 170,000 on YouTube — Xav is starting to come to their attention. The feedback is not always positive, however. 'When I started releasing music… I get so much hate on social media just because of who my dad is,' the 17-year-old R&B singer-rapper admitted during a broad interview on Toronto-based entertainment podcast The Brandon Gonez Show. 'If you don't like the music, just keep scrolling. You can comment if you want, it's only going to help my algorithm.' Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Having grown from a little boy to a young man during his father's three terms in office, Xav said he's well acquainted with the negativity that has followed his family, but he's developed the ability to block it all out. He also tried to set the record straight on future political ambitions. 'I've seen like what my dad has had to do and what he's had to sacrifice, and it's not really worth it for me,' he said, broaching the subject himself. 'He's done well, it's just it's not my thing.' Gonez pointed out that a young Trudeau once said something similar when asked if he would follow in the footsteps of his father, former prime minister Pierre Trudeau. In a 1995 interview with CTV News, a 23-year-old Trudeau said it would 'never' happen. He was elected as a member of parliament for Quebec 13 years later. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Justin Trudeau holds his two children, Xavier and Ella-Grace, as they wave to the crowd as Sophie Grégoire Trudeau looks on in Ottawa, April 14, 2013. Photo by John Major / John Major/QMI Agency Xav is set to graduate from high school this year and told Gonez he plans to attend McGill University in Montreal in the fall. The school is one of Justin Trudeau's alma maters, and the city is home to the federal riding of Papineau, which he held for almost 18 years. It's also the hometown of Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Xav's mother, and his late prime ministerial grandfather. 'Montreal is like home to me,' he said. Xav said he hopes to release a full album before classes start in the fall. Read More This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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Vancouver Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Justin Trudeau's son Xav on following in his father's political footsteps: 'It's not my thing'
Before launching his music career earlier this year, Xav Trudeau, the oldest son of former prime minister Justin Trudeau, flew mostly under the public's radar. But with three tracks already released and piling up plays — his debut, Til the Nights Done , just eclipsed 100,000 on Spotify and 170,000 on YouTube — Xav is starting to come to their attention. The feedback is not always positive, however. 'When I started releasing music… I get so much hate on social media just because of who my dad is,' the 17-year-old R&B singer-rapper admitted during a broad interview on Toronto-based entertainment podcast The Brandon Gonez Show. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'If you don't like the music, just keep scrolling. You can comment if you want, it's only going to help my algorithm.' Having grown from a little boy to a young man during his father's three terms in office, Xav said he's well acquainted with the negativity that has followed his family, but he's developed the ability to block it all out. He also tried to set the record straight on future political ambitions. 'I've seen like what my dad has had to do and what he's had to sacrifice, and it's not really worth it for me,' he said, broaching the subject himself. 'He's done well, it's just it's not my thing.' Gonez pointed out that a young Trudeau once said something similar when asked if he would follow in the footsteps of his father, former prime minister Pierre Trudeau. In a 1995 interview with CTV News, a 23-year-old Trudeau said it would 'never' happen. He was elected as a member of parliament for Quebec 13 years later. Xav is set to graduate from high school this year and told Gonez he plans to attend McGill University in Montreal in the fall. The school is one of Justin Trudeau's alma maters, and the city is home to the federal riding of Papineau, which he held for almost 18 years. It's also the hometown of Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Xav's mother, and his late prime ministerial grandfather. 'Montreal is like home to me,' he said. Xav said he hopes to release a full album before classes start in the fall. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
