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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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.
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 .
Toronto Star
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Justin Trudeau offers a fatherly critique in video of son Xavier's new R&B song release
Justin Trudeau may have found a new job as a content creator. The former prime minister made an appearance Wednesday i n his son's Instagram video promoting Xavier's new R&B song. The brief clip shows the 17-year-old sitting with his dad as they react to the music video for the new single by Xavier — recorded under the name Xav — 'Back Me Up,' which releases on Friday. The two watch the clip, the third music video Xavier has released, nodding along to the beat and laughing before Justin tells his son: 'I think I missed one of the videos.' Xavier responds 'How?! You gotta watch that, man.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The politician admits that he doesn't have any social media before his son asks him 'C'mon! Who runs your Instagram? You don't run it?' Trudeau stammers at his son's question as the video ends. The brief reel shows the musician dancing with two others in a newspaper-lined room cut with grainy footage of a driving car while Xav raps the words to 'Back Me Up' over a beat produced by DUAVA, a 16-year-old from Ottawa and Joey 'Tekika' Boyer who runs a studio in the nation's capital. Xavier launched his R&B career this past February with his debut single 'Til the Nights Done' before he released a second in March titled 'Everything I Know.' Music Opinion Richie Assaly: Don't make fun of Xavier Trudeau's new single. The PM's son is providing welcome blandness in a time of cultural chaos Why 'Til The Nights Done,' released Friday, made me feel strangely protective of Justin This is a rare public appearance for the former prime minister who has largely stayed out of the limelight since he resigned in January. Trudeau made headlines for taking a selfie while shopping, shortly after leaving office in March, and posting it on Instagram with the brief message: 'Gotta love a Monday morning at Canadian Tire.' Federal Politics Justin Trudeau might be in his 'divorced dad era,' posting selfie in Canadian Tire with shopping cart full of kitchen utensils 'Gotta love a Monday morning at Canadian Tire,' the ex-Liberal leader wrote in an Instagram post
Toronto Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
'I don't have social media': Justin Trudeau previews son's new music on Instagram
The former prime minister was the guest on his son's IG account. Published May 01, 2025 • Last updated 24 minutes ago • 1 minute read Via Instagram Via Instagram Former prime minister Justin Trudeau has kept a fairly low profile since resigning, but on Wednesday he did make an appearance on his son Xav's Instagram Reels to promote his new music single. 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. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES 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. 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 Don't have an account? Create Account In the reel, which a day later was already approaching 2 million views, the pair are seated with headphones in the square above while the music video for Xav's song Back Me Up plays below. 'I've got three music videos so far,' Xav said to his father while they both watch Back Me Up. 'I think I missed one of the videos,' Justin responded. When asked how he could miss one of the videos, the former prime minister said: 'I don't have social media.' He is on Instagram, leading his son to ask: 'Who runs your Instagram? You don't run it?' Justin fumbles for an explanation, and that's how the reel ends. Whoever is running the former prime minister's IG account, they caused a minor sensation back in March, posting a picture of the newly unemployed Trudeau shopping at Canadian Tire. 'Gotta love a Monday morning at Canadian Tire,' read the caption. Since then, the former Liberal leader has only posted twice: one supporting Papineau (his former riding) candidate Marjorie Michel, and another paying respects to the late Pope Francis. His son, who mononymously goes by Xav as his artist name, will release Back Me Up on May 2 at 4:30 p.m. Toronto Maple Leafs Toronto & GTA NFL Editorial Cartoons NHL
Montreal Gazette
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Montreal Gazette
‘I don't have social media': Justin Trudeau previews son's new music on Instagram
News Former prime minister Justin Trudeau has kept a fairly low profile since resigning, but on Wednesday he did make an appearance on his son Xav's Instagram Reels to promote his new music single. In the reel, which a day later was already approaching 2 million views, the pair are seated with headphones in the square above while the music video for Xav's song Back Me Up plays below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Xav (@xavtrudeau_) 'I've got three music videos so far,' Xav said to his father while they both watch Back Me Up. 'I think I missed one of the videos,' Justin responded. When asked how he could miss one of the videos, the former prime minister said: 'I don't have social media.' He is on Instagram, leading his son to ask: 'Who runs your Instagram? You don't run it?' Justin fumbles for an explanation, and that's how the reel ends. Whoever is running the former prime minister's IG account, they caused a minor sensation back in March, posting a picture of the newly unemployed Trudeau shopping at Canadian Tire. 'Gotta love a Monday morning at Canadian Tire,' read the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Justin Trudeau (@justinpjtrudeau) Since then, the former Liberal leader has only posted twice: one supporting Papineau (his former riding) candidate Marjorie Michel, and another paying respects to the late Pope Francis.
