Madison Beer takes on critics as she discusses 'cringey' controversy surrounding Ariana Grande's 'Thank u Next' video
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Madison Beer has finally spoken out about the controversy that engulfed her in 2020, where she claimed to have been invited to feature in Ariana Grande's 'Thank u Next' music video.
The incident, which had previously stirred heated discussions on social media, now takes on a new perspective as Beer opens up about the "cringey" episode.
During a recent interview on the Zach Sang Show, Beer exclaimed, "I was!". It was a startling admission after years of silence regarding the matter.
She explained, "I didn't even mean to bring it up; my brain was just like, 'Say it.' That whole situation, I can laugh about it now, but people were so mean to me about that."
Madison Beer addresses controversial Ariana Grande video claim
Back in 2020, Beer's initial claim had ignited a firestorm of controversy. she shared her account of how Ariana Grande had extended an invitation for her to take part in a music video, but Beer couldn't join due to her location.
However, the comment was met with skepticism and backlash from Grande's loyal fan base, who accused Beer of fabricating the story.
Beer said during a fan meetup, “I hate saying this because everyone on Twitter is like, ‘You’re lying, I hate you.’ I was supposed to be in the video. When they were filming it, I was in Miami. She told me the whole concept and was like, ‘Yeah, we’re doing this Mean Girls thing.’ And I was in my bedroom in Miami and I was like, ‘Fly back to LA right now!'”
Three years later, Beer has addressed the issue, admitting it was "cringey" but claiming she was truly invited to participate.
She admitted, “Listen, the way that I said it was cringe, for sure. The way that it came out of my mouth was f*cking cringey. But I was just talking to some of my fans and I don’t know… it was f*cking cringe.”
Beer, who has frequently been compared to Ariana Grande by fans, has often been labeled a "wannabe" in the past. Beer has consistently and vigorously challenged this characterization, and she remains determined to challenge it, even years later.
She claimed, “I will get on the hate train with you. But, I would never lie about something like that. That’s what upset me the most. …why would I lie publicly when I know people are filming me?”
Beer mentioned that she had evidence to support her statement but decided not to share it, fearing it would only add to the embarrassment of the already "cringey" situation.
Madison Beer Reflects on her remarkable journey from YouTube sensation to studio album release
Madison Beer, whose ascent to fame was kick-started by none other than Justin Bieber, recently bared her soul in a series of candid interviews, shedding light on her transformative journey from a teenage YouTube sensation to a budding music artist.
The pop sensation's latest studio album, 'Silence Between Songs,' dropped on Friday, September 15.
Beer first grabbed the world's attention when Justin Bieber tweeted her YouTube cover of Etta James' classic, 'At Last,' when she was just 13 years old. That moment marked the beginning of a meteoric rise for the young artist.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Madison Beer spoke about her evolution as an artist, saying, "I've grown up a lot since 'Life Support.' I've learned what I want to say, and I'm always trying to go with the flow and pull inspiration from whatever life throws at me."
Her album 'Silence Between Songs' reflects her journey, offering listeners a glimpse into the artist's personal and artistic growth.
The singer also explained, "Every song is kind of different. If I come in with an idea, we’ll go to the lyrics first, and then we’ll just get on with it. Or if we want to start with some chords, we’ll do that," highlighting about her typical creative process.