Ariana Grande has always acknowledged her roots, and now she’s shining a spotlight on the one who helped guide her early on, Beyoncé.
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On a new episode of the ‘Shut Up Evan’ podcast, the ‘Wicked’ star revealed that after her show-stopping 2013 AMAs performance, Beyonce invited her on the set of a video shoot, and Grande recalled:
“She was just being kind and gave me a little bit of advice.”
Over the years, the pair have shared mutual respect for each other, with Grande often crediting Bey as a significant influence on her vocal style and citing Destiny’s Child as one of her major inspirations.
From 2013 to now, Grande still holds that moment with the music icon dear, saying:
“Even if I’m not super close, it was just a really kind thing for her to do that.”
Watch a clip from the episode below:
Ariana Grande lists Beyoncé as an artist who helped guide her at the onset of her career.
After Ariana’s 2013 AMAs performance, Beyoncé invited her to the set of a music video shoot: “She was just being kind, and gave me a little bit of advice.” pic.twitter.com/K2iCpc0z97
— BEYONCÉ LEGION 𐚁 (@BeyLegion) October 24, 2025
Ariana is smart. She knows what she’s doing. Making it clear to the powers that BEY. Ari is now officially protected and will continue to be successful. The same goes for Miley. Nicki on the other hand hmmmmm……
Most successful female artist in music History.
1. Taylor
2. Madonna
3. Beyonce
4. Rihanna
5. Mariah
6. Celine
7. Whitney
8. Janet
9. Shakira
10. Britney
11. Lady Gaga
12. Katy Perry
13. Ariana Grande
14. Nicki Minaj
15. Cardi B
She said change yo face every era?