Xavier James Trudeau (born October 18, 2007), known professionally as Xav, is a Canadian R&B singer. He is the son of former Canadian

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. Xav has released three singles and is currently signed to Ottawa-based

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Pathway Music Group. 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."

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journalist Richie Assaly felt that while he considered ''Til The Nights Done'' to be musically unremarkable, declining

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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".

Early life

Xavier James Trudeau was born on October 18, 2007, in

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, to future

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. 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. 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. He has occasionally accompanied his father on official visits, including the 2023 G20 summit in New Delhi, India. His public appearances have drawn attention for his confidence and bilingual communication skills.

Career

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 Vishal "Duava" Daluwatte and recorded by Boyer. The song features backing vocals from his sister, Ella-Grace Trudeau, and draws inspiration from artists like

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. A music video accompanied the release, premiering on Xav's YouTube channel the same day. 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. 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. 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.

References

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