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Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj have released five songs together, exchanged public messages of support, and shared memorable award-show and concert moments. Those documented events show how warmly they spoke and worked about one another in 2018 and 2019; they do not establish when a private friendship began or what its status is today.
Five songs brought them together
- “Bang Bang” was their first collaboration. Entertainment Tonight’s 2019 account lists the song, featuring Jessie J, among five Grande–Minaj collaborations dating back to 2014. Entertainment Tonight
- They also recorded “Get On Your Knees.” The Recording Academy identifies it as one of their earlier collaborations. The Recording Academy
- “Side to Side” appeared on Grande’s Dangerous Woman. The Recording Academy connects the song to the album, and TIME described it as a collaboration featuring Minaj. The Recording Academy and TIME
- Minaj appeared on Grande’s “The Light Is Coming.” It was among the collaborations listed by Entertainment Tonight. Entertainment Tonight
- Grande appeared on Minaj’s “Bed.” The Recording Academy reported that the single was released June 14, 2018, as a track from Minaj’s forthcoming album Queen, with Grande providing vocals. The Recording Academy
Entertainment Tonight counted five songs together through 2018: “Bang Bang,” “Get On Your Knees,” “Side to Side,” “The Light Is Coming,” and “Bed.” That is the count reported in its 2019 account, rather than a claim that every possible discographic credit has been independently audited here. Entertainment Tonight
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They publicly praised one another
- Grande helped with Minaj’s dress train at the 2018 VMAs. At the August 20 awards, Grande held the train as Minaj walked to accept an award, TIME reported. TIME
- Minaj praised Grande during her acceptance speech. She called Grande “my baby” and said, “I’m so proud of you. I’m so freaking proud of you, Ariana,” according to TIME’s account of the ceremony. TIME
- A lyric sparked speculation about a feud in 2019. Fans wondered whether a line in Minaj’s “Bust Down Barbiana” referenced Grande’s “Thank U, Next.” The question was fan interpretation, not confirmation of a dispute. Entertainment Tonight
- Grande rejected the idea of bad blood. Replying to a fan, she wrote: “There will never be anything but love between us ever. She’s been there for me (in real life) every time I’ve needed somebody and I’ll always be there for her. We love each other. Bet.” Entertainment Tonight
- Minaj answered with her own expression of support. She replied, “Not more than you’ve been there for me behind the scenes. Love you. For life.” Grande then responded, “?? the most.” These were their words in that 2019 exchange. Entertainment Tonight
They shared the stage at Coachella
- Minaj joined Grande’s Coachella set in April 2019. The Recording Academy reported that she appeared during Grande’s performance. The Recording Academy
- They performed “Side to Side” and “Bang Bang.” Both songs were part of the onstage reunion, linking the appearance to their earlier collaborations. The Washington Post
- Technical problems affected the performance. The Washington Post reported that the performers could not hear themselves properly, but they finished the songs. The Washington Post
- The Recording Academy described them dancing through the difficulties. Its Coachella report likewise noted the technical trouble during Minaj’s guest appearance. The Recording Academy
- Their public record spans music, words, and live appearances. The collaborations and specific moments above document a warm public rapport at the time; they are not evidence of the pair’s private history or present-day relationship.
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