Alright, folks, Ariana Grande just spilled some tea about her album cover for “Yours Truly.” Yep, in a TikTok Q&A session celebrating the album’s 10th anniversary, the 30-year-old singer let us in on a little secret: the album cover we know wasn’t her first pick.
So, here’s the deal – she spilled that there was another cover she had her heart set on for her debut album. But guess what? It got swapped out for the one we all know. And she didn’t hold back when she said she felt kinda “bullied” into making that switch.
In the TikTok session, Ariana admitted she caved and switched up the original photo because, well, fans weren’t exactly vibing with it. The first image she had in mind had her lounging on a sea of pink rose petals with a pink backdrop. She even said, “Well, it’s horrible – it’s not horrible, (but) you were right.” Ouch, that must’ve stung a bit.
And here’s the twist – her fans weren’t exactly thrilled about it, and they let her know. They weren’t shy about expressing their thoughts, and Ariana didn’t shy away from calling it like it is. She said, “I was very sad about that and I changed it.” Straight to the point, Ariana.
But hold on, it’s not all bad news. Eventually, the album cover got a makeover, and she’s come around to liking it. The black and white photo that ended up as the cover? She’s down with it now. She even admitted that fans might’ve been onto something with their preference. But back then? Well, let’s just say she didn’t exactly do a happy dance about it.
In fact, she revealed that it felt like fans were kinda pushing her around to change the photo. She didn’t hold back when she said, “You were right, but you’re not always right. Your bullying has been consistent for the past ten years, so there’s that.” Ariana’s definitely not one to mince words.
And it doesn’t stop there. The aftermath of that whole situation seems to have left its mark. She admitted that the fans’ reactions got under her skin and even left some scars. She said, “It leaves me with wounds that make me question everything I’ve done since.” Can you imagine?
So, there you have it. Ariana spilled some truth about the album cover shuffle, and it’s clear that the whole experience was a bit of a rollercoaster. But you know what? She’s still here, making incredible music and showing us that even when things get tough, she’s not backing down. Kudos to you, Ariana!
