Ariana Grande Changes ‘Thank U Next’ Lyric for Ricky Alvarez
Vulture • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Ariana Grande altered lyrics in her song “Thank U Next” during her June 24 Austin tour stop, changing the line about ex Ricky Alvarez to a more positive tone, suggesting the songs “still kinda slap.”
- Grande was spotted having lunch with Alvarez in Texas, and a source confirmed they have been “hanging out recently,” indicating a renewed connection.
- At the June 26 show, Grande further changed lyrics to “I know he still got my back,” and Alvarez was seen shaking her father’s hand afterward.
- Despite these interactions, Grande has previously denied dating rumors with Alvarez, emphasizing their friendship, and she recently ended a three-year relationship with Ethan Slater.
- It remains unclear if Grande and Alvarez are rekindling a romance or simply reconnecting as friends amid her ongoing global tour.
