Ariana Grande is responding to people criticizing her online for altering her speaking tone during an interview. She claims this is required and deliberate to safeguard her voice, which is her "golden goose."

There is a video of Ariana's recent appearance on Penn Badgley's "Podcrushed" podcast that is going viral on social media. People are pointing out that Ariana's voice drastically changes during the clip. In the video up above, it occurs at approximately 35 seconds.

When Ariana shifts topics, her voice suddenly becomes higher pitched, leading some people on the internet to call her fake.


However, the pop sensation responded, "Not so fast," in the comments section of the widely shared TikTok video that sparked the entire controversy.

Ariana, with a deep understanding of vocal health, has been strategically adjusting her vocal placement between high and low, depending on her singing load. This has been her practice for the past two years, a testament to her commitment to her craft.

Ariana's commitment to her roles is not new. The same issue arose when she presented an award at the Oscars in 2024. She had diligently altered her voice in preparation for her lead role in 'Wicked ', a testament to her dedication and hard work.


But Ariana has had enough, telling those critical of her, "I've always done this BYE."