Ariana Grande pays homage to her 'lifelong inspiration' Mariah Carey

Ariana Grande, the talented singer known for her powerful vocals, recently paid tribute to her long-time inspiration, Mariah Carey. The two artists collaborated on a remix of Ariana’s hit song, “Yes, And?” and their friendship blossomed from there.

Ariana showed her admiration for Mariah by wearing an oversized T-shirt featuring the cover of Mariah’s famous Butterfly album. She paired the shirt with knee-high boots and a stylish grey jacket. Mariah was delighted by Ariana’s tribute and took to Twitter to express her approval, using the slang term “she ate” to signify Ariana’s success in honoring her.

The remix of “Yes, And?” is a significant milestone in Ariana’s career. It is her first solo release since 2021 and her first collaboration with Mariah. The song quickly reached the top of the Billboard charts, becoming their seventh number one hit. This exciting achievement adds to Ariana’s growing list of accomplishments.

Ariana Grande, 30, paid homage to her Yes, And? remix collaborator Mariah Carey, 54, on Thursday with an oversized shirt featuring the Songbird Supreme's Butterfly album cover

Ariana announced the remix on her Instagram, sharing a polaroid image of herself and Mariah, looking radiant and happy. In the caption, she expressed her gratitude to Mariah for making her dream come true and for bringing her magical touch to the song. Mariah responded by calling Ariana a “darling angel” and expressing her excitement for the collaboration. Their friendship and mutual admiration are evident in their heartfelt exchange.

Both Ariana and Mariah have had incredible careers in the music industry. Mariah’s album, Butterfly, was released in 1997 and achieved massive success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200. It spawned hit singles like “Honey” and “My All.” Ariana has looked up to Mariah for years, and the opportunity to work with her was a dream come true. In a 2020 documentary, Ariana tearfully expressed her gratitude and disbelief when she learned that Mariah wanted to collaborate with her.

The bond between Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey goes beyond music. It is a testament to the power of inspiration and the impact that artists can have on each other’s lives. Their collaboration on “Yes, And?” is a magical moment that their fans will cherish forever. Ariana’s tribute to Mariah is a beautiful expression of love and respect, and it further reinforces the strong bond between these two talented artists.