Ariana Grande is riding high on praises with her brilliant portrayal of her role in the recently released Wicked. However, fans of Taylor Swift felt that Grande
Ariana Grande is facing heat from Taylor Swift's fans after a recent interaction on social media. Following the release of the movie musical Wicked, where Grande plays the role of Glinda, her former manager Scooter Braun penned a heartfelt message of appreciation for her performance. However, this gesture has rubbed Swifties the wrong way, considering Braun's involvement in the ongoing feud between Swift and Braun over the rights to her master recordings.
As Grande's role in Wicked continues to garner attention, Braun took to Instagram to share a special tribute to the singer and her performance. Posting a photo of himself with Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the musical, Braun wrote, "Now to Ari … for over a decade everything that we did there was always one consistent dream… WICKED. And after all these years the world now knows why… because you were born for this moment."
He went on to praise Grande's talent, dedication, and ability to evoke both laughter and tears. Braun concluded his message by expressing his pride in Grande and encouraging everyone to go see Wicked. Grande responded to Braun's message in the comments section, expressing her gratitude and acknowledging the special memories they shared.
While this interaction between Grande and Braun may seem innocuous, Swifties are not taking it lightly. Swift has been embroiled in a public feud with Braun over the rights to her master recordings, which began when she accused him and Scott Borchetta, the CEO of Big Machine Records, of selling her masters without her permission. This led to Swift re-recording her songs to regain control over her music.
Braun's continued presence in the music industry and his work with artists like Justin Bieber have drawn criticism from Swift's fans. They believe that anyone who supports Braun is also betraying Swift. In the case of Grande, who was previously managed by Braun, her recent acknowledgment of him has led to accusations that she is not truly on Swift's side.
As the discussion unfolds on social media, some users are expressing their disappointment in Grande for her interaction with Braun. One user commented, "Why does Ariana Grande still choose to work with Scooter Braun, that zionist sc** who sucks for many many reasons. literally funds Israel." Another user remarked, "That's why I feel sick when she pretends to support Taylor, she couldn't care less, she’s an enemy."
Meanwhile, others are coming to Grande's defense, arguing that her relationship with Braun is separate from Swift's feud with him. They maintain that the focus should be on Grande's performance in Wicked and not on the drama surrounding Braun. One user stated, "What’s the damn problem ? !!! He’s his manager." Another defender commented, "the world doesn't revolve around Taylor Swift LOL."
As Grande's role in Wicked continues to be praised and Braun's interaction with her sparks controversy among Swifties, it remains to be seen how this latest development will further impact the ongoing narrative surrounding Swift, Braun, and the music industry.
