Xavier Trudeau is choosing simplicity over speculation when it comes to global pop icon Katy Perry. The 18-year-old emerging musician recently opened up about his interaction with the singer — and his words were refreshingly straightforward.
“She’s cool, she’s nice,” Xavier shared in a recent video conversation with G Hobs. But beyond the casual praise, his interaction with Perry seems to have left a deeper impression. According to Xavier, the two spent hours talking — not about politics or fame — but about music.
“We talked for hours, talking about my music,” he said. “She gave me advice and next steps for me and stuff.”
For Xavier, who is carving out his own path in the industry under the stage name Xav, that guidance appears to have been meaningful. Music is not a sudden interest for him — it’s something he has loved for years. Speaking earlier on the The Brandon Gonez Show, Xavier revealed that his passion for music has always been present in his life.
“I always loved music, whether it’s creating it or listening to it,” he said. “I always had a passion for it.”
As the eldest son of former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, Xavier grew up in the public eye. Despite their separation in 2023, both parents played a major role in nurturing his creative interests from a young age. Xavier also shares a close bond with his siblings — Ella-Grace, 17, and Hadrien, 11 — but it was his parents’ early encouragement that helped shape his musical direction.
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Justin and Sophie enrolled him in music lessons as a child, exposing him to instruments like drums, guitar, and piano. Over time, Xavier’s curiosity evolved into experimentation. A few years ago, he began making beats on his phone — a small step that soon grew into something far more serious.
Today, he is developing his sound in the R&B space.
“They’ve been supportive since the start,” Xavier said of his parents. “Every single time I come back from the studio, I’d have something to show them, and we sit at dinner and just listen to it.” Those dinner table listening sessions became a ritual — a family feedback loop that helped refine his creativity.
Music appears to be a shared thread in the Trudeau household. In fact, Justin himself was spotted enjoying one of Katy Perry’s concerts in Montreal last July. Just days earlier, the two were seen at a dinner together — sparking dating rumours that quickly gained traction online.
For months, speculation swirled around their relationship. Neither publicly addressed the rumours at the time. However, five months later, Perry confirmed their relationship via Instagram, putting an end to the guessing game.
Before her connection with Justin Trudeau, Perry had been engaged to actor Orlando Bloom. The two share a daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom. Their romance began in 2016 after meeting at an awards after-party. Within months, they went public, and by 2019, they were engaged. However, the couple parted ways in July last year.
Now, with new personal chapters unfolding and Xavier stepping into his own artistic journey, the intersection of music and mentorship has added a fresh dimension to the narrative. While headlines may focus on relationships and rumours, Xavier’s focus remains clear — building his music career with authenticity and learning from those who have already conquered the global stage.
