Ariana Grande

“It was a decision that was made from a thoughtful and empowered place. And I want you to know that many things can be true at the same time.”

Ariana Grande · said 2026-08-03 · reported 2026-08-04

Reading from her phone on stage, Grande said her decision was made from a thoughtful and empowered place.

“clear the air about a few things”

Ariana Grande · said 2026-08-03 · reported 2026-08-04

Grande chose to address topics during her Monday night concert at Chicago's United Center.

“negativity was ruining things”

Ariana Grande · said 2026-08-03 · reported 2026-08-04

Grande said she knows fans are worried that negativity was ruining things for her, but said the opposite is true.

“Multiple things can be true at the same time: boundaries need to be set, human beings can need a break sometimes, and also, this can be and will continue to be the greatest experience of my professional and creative life,”

Ariana Grande · said 2026-08-03 · reported 2026-08-04

Grande told her fans that the tour can continue to be the greatest experience of her professional and creative life.

“reactive or impulsive thing.”

Ariana Grande · said 2026-08-03 · reported 2026-08-04

Grande said her decision to take a break was not a reactive or impulsive thing.

“I think we should be gentler and less comfortable commenting on people’s bodies, no matter what.”

Ariana Grande · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-04

Grande previously expressed discomfort with public discourse around her weight in a 2023 TikTok video.

“things can get a little blown out of proportion,”

Ariana Grande · said 2026-08-03 · reported 2026-08-04

Grande told fans on stage that things can get blown out of proportion regarding her decision to take a break from public life.

“quietly made a long time ago,”

Ariana Grande · said 2026-08-03 · reported 2026-08-04

Grande told fans her decision to take a break from public life was one she had made a long time ago.