Ariana Grande (Literally) Hacks Away at Her Critics in Gory ‘Petal’ Music Video: Watch
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Key Points:
- Ariana Grande's new music video for "Petal," the title track from her latest album, features her character Pepper confronting and rejecting harsh criticisms from male executives, symbolizing Grande's response to public and industry scrutiny.
- The video, shot in a vintage 1950s VistaVision format, shows Pepper undergoing multiple rounds of judgment and transformation, only to be labeled inauthentic, culminating in her using a chainsaw to "weed out" her critics.
- The narrative ends with Pepper as a successful star performing in a movie, suggesting Grande's ongoing quest for approval and artistic authenticity.
- "Petal" is the second single from Grande's 2024 album "Petal," following the chart-topping "Hate That I Made You Love Me," and she is currently touring in support of the album.
- Grande recently debuted "Petal" live during her tour stop in Montreal and will continue performing in Chicago and London, including a 10-night engagement at the O2 Arena.
