Grimes Halts New Music Promotion Due to Prolonged Meta Account Lockout

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Los Angeles, CA – Acclaimed musician Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher, has revealed that her ability to promote new music is currently on hold due to an ongoing lockout from her Meta and Facebook accounts. The artist took to social media, indicating that official support channels have been unsuccessful in resolving the issue, prompting her to appeal publicly for assistance.

In a recent tweet, Grimes directly addressed the tech giant, stating, "Does anyone know anyone at @Meta or @facebook ? We've been locked out of accounts for a while now, and we are having to put new music on pause because we have no way to promote it.. No luck through official channels so trying here." This public plea highlights a significant hurdle for the artist, who has been actively working on new material, including her recent single "Artificial Angels" released in October.

Grimes has been candid about her creative process and personal challenges, including a "year in court" and family matters that have impacted her music production. She previously mentioned that despite delays, she has an album's worth of material and is "inspired beyond belief." The inability to access her primary promotional platforms could severely hinder the rollout of these anticipated releases.

The incident underscores a broader issue faced by public figures and businesses when locked out of major social media platforms. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has faced criticism in the past regarding its account recovery processes and customer support, particularly for users with large followings or commercial interests who rely on these platforms for their livelihood and audience engagement. The lack of resolution through "official channels" suggests a systemic challenge within Meta's support infrastructure.