Xav
Xav | |
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.jpg?lang=en) Xav during a 2025 video shoot | |
| Born | Xavier James Trudeau October 18, 2007 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2025–present |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Trudeau family |
| Website | pathwaymusicgroup.com/xav |
Xavier James Trudeau (born October 18, 2007), known professionally as Xav, is a Canadian R&B singer.[1][2] He is the son of former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.[1] Xav has released three singles and is currently signed to Ottawa-based record label Pathway Music Group.[3][4] Music correspondent Eric Alper praised Xav's conscious distinction of himself from his father in the lyrics of Til The Nights Done, adding that if Xav "can actually back up the strong songwriting and the consistent releases, he’s got a real shot at carving out his own space in the industry."[1][3] Toronto Star journalist Richie Assaly felt that while he considered Til The Nights Done to be musically unremarkable, declining Canada–United States relations made the song culturally significant as "a reminder that the drab, ephemerality of Canadian culture can, in fact, be a bulwark against the dizzying extremism of American culture".[5]
Early life
[edit]Xavier James Trudeau was born on October 18, 2007, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, to future Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau.[6] He is the eldest of three children; his siblings are Ella-Grace, born in 2009, and Hadrien, born in 2014.
Raised in a bilingual household, Xav is fluent in both English and French.[7] In 2015, following his father’s election as Prime Minister, the family moved to Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, rather than the official residence at 24 Sussex Drive, which was deemed uninhabitable due to needed repairs.[8]
He has occasionally accompanied his father on official visits, including the 2023 G20 summit in New Delhi, India.[9] His public appearances have drawn attention for his confidence and bilingual communication skills.[10]
Career
[edit]Trudeau began his music career in early 2025, performing under the stage name Xav.
On February 21, 2025, Xav released his debut single, Til The Nights Done, a moody R&B track produced by Daluwatte and recorded by Boyer. The song features backing vocals from his sister, Ella-Grace Trudeau, and draws inspiration from artists like Drake and Don Toliver. A music video accompanied the release, premiering on Xav's YouTube channel the same day.[11]
Following his debut, Xav released his second single, "Everything I Know," in March 2025. The track continued to showcase his R&B style and was accompanied by a music video that further established his presence in the music industry.[12]
In May 2025, Xav released his third single, "Back Me Up," which garnered significant media attention. The music video features Xav dancing in a room adorned with newspaper clippings, interspersed with grainy footage of a moving car. The video's release was accompanied by a viral clip of Xav watching the video with his father, former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The endearing father-son interaction, where Trudeau playfully critiques his son's dance moves, resonated with audiences and further boosted Xav's visibility in the music scene.[13]
Xav's early releases have established him as an emerging artist in the Canadian R&B landscape, with plans for live performances and additional music releases anticipated in the near future.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Arunasalam, Samritha (21 February 2025). "Justin Trudeau's son, Xavier, forays into music with debut R&B single | CBC News". CBC News. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ Star, Toronto (1 May 2025). "Justin Trudeau offers a fatherly critique in video of son Xavier's new R&B song release". Toronto Star. Torstar Corporation. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ a b Otis, Daniel (22 February 2025). "Justin Trudeau's teenage son launches music career with new R&B song". CTVNews. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ iHeartRadio (28 January 2025). "Justin Trudeau's Son, Xavier, Is Now An R&B Singer". www.iheartradio.ca. Retrieved 10 May 2025.
- ^ Assaly, Richie (1 May 2025). "Don't make fun of Xavier Trudeau's new single. The PM's son is providing welcome blandness in a time of cultural chaos". Toronto Star. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
- ^ "Who Are Justin Trudeau's Three Children?". NewsX. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Who is Xavier James Trudeau? All about Justin Trudeau's son as he drops debut R&B single". Sportskeeda. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau's full-circle property journey". LoveProperty.com. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Justin Trudeau Arrives In India With His 16-Year-Old Son For G20 Summit". NDTV. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Who is Xavier James Trudeau?". The Times of India. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Justin Trudeau's teenage son launches music career with new R&B song". CP24. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Justin Trudeau might be his father, but Xav wants to be known for his music". CP24. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ ""Proud" Justin Trudeau Reacts To Son's New Music Video, Clip Viral". NDTV. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ^ "Xavier Trudeau Steps into Music Spotlight with Debut Single 'Til The Night's Done'". Talk of Toronto. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
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