Xavier Trudeau continues to attract criticism for his musical pursuits, because the 18-year-old R&B artist launched his newest music video, “The Dive,” amid his father’s public relationship with pop famous person Katy Perry.

The newly minted grownup, who performs beneath the stage identify Xav, dropped the dramatic visible on Friday, showcasing him astride horses and behind the wheel of luxurious sports activities vehicles.

The manufacturing additionally includes a contemplative cameo from his father, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who seems to watch his son’s efficiency with paternal satisfaction.

Viewers rapidly flooded social media with harsh assessments of Xavier’s vocal skills and the video’s theatrical presentation.

The timing of the discharge coincides with heightened public curiosity within the Trudeau household following Justin’s confirmed romance with Katy Perry.

The pair made their relationship official at Paris’s Crazy Horse venue on October 25, celebrating Perry’s forty first birthday after months of hypothesis about their connection.

Xavier launched his music profession in February with debut single “Til The Nights Done,” marking his transition from political family member to aspiring R&B performer who wants to be as big as Drake.

The teenager beforehand defined his motivation for pursuing music over politics throughout a February interview with the Brandon Gonez Show.

“As I got older, I started realizing, like, this is fun, this is cool, but this isn’t me. I’m not the one who did this for myself,” Xavier said. “This is all because of my dad and what he’s accomplished – and I’ve so much respect for what he’s done, but I want to create what I want to create.”

Despite the blended reception, Justin Trudeau has publicly supported his son’s creative endeavors, selling “The Dive” on his social media platforms in current months.

Xavier’s entry into the leisure trade comes as his father navigates a brand new chapter following his August 2023 separation from Sophie Gregoire Trudeau after 18 years of marriage.

The former couple shares Xavier and two different kids: 16-year-old Ella-Grace and 11-year-old Hadrien.

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