Internet Reactions: Ariana Grande Unfollows The Recording Academy After Grammy Snub of Eternal Sunshine

The 2025 Grammy Awards Snub: Ariana Grande’s Reaction

On November 8, 2024, the nominations for the Grammy Awards were unveiled, and Ariana Grande’s album Eternal Sunshine was notably absent from key categories such as Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Album of the Year. The singer’s response to this perceived oversight was to unfollow the Grammy’s official account on Instagram, which did not go unnoticed by her fans.

Ariana’s Album: A Lack of Recognition

Released in March 2024, Eternal Sunshine earned widespread acclaim among her fanbase. However, the 2025 Grammy nominations did not reflect this support, as neither Grande nor her album secured spots in the most prestigious categories.

Social Media Reactions

Following the announcement, the X (formerly Twitter) account Pop Flop shared a screenshot of Grande’s decision to unfollow The Recording Academy. This prompted a flurry of reactions from internet users who expressed a mix of disapproval and support for the pop star.

“Very bitter and unprofessional,”commented one user.

“Oh s*ittttt she’s not happy,”another user remarked.

“Oh it’s going down, honey,”echoed a third.

Some critics questioned her professionalism by suggesting that unfollowing the Academy was an immature reaction. One user pointed out the irony of submitting her work and then feeling slighted by the outcomes.

Support from Fans

Conversely, a segment of her supporters defended her actions as a statement of self-worth.

“MOTHER KNOWS HER WORTH,”one user asserted.

“She literally did an event for them and they paid her dust!”another fan added.

Some netizens offered a political angle regarding her decision, suggesting that Grande was aware of the Academy’s affiliations and chose not to support them.

“She knows not to support those zionists,”remarked one user.

Ariana’s Grammy Nominations: A Comparison

Despite the notable absence from the major categories, tracks from Eternal Sunshine received nominations in three specific areas: Best Dance Pop Recording for “Yes, And?”, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for the remix of “The Boy Is Mine”featuring Brandy and Monica, and Best Pop Vocal Album for her album.

A History of Grammy Discontent

This incident is not the first instance of Ariana Grande expressing discontent with the Grammy Awards. In February 2019, she notably declined to attend the ceremony after being reportedly insulted by the producers’ refusal to let her perform “7 Rings,”which had just been released. Although a solution was reached allowing a medley that included the song, she ultimately chose not to participate after further disagreements with producers.

The Success of Eternal Sunshine

Despite the Grammy snub, Grande’s Eternal Sunshine made a significant impact on the charts. Tracks like “Yes, And”and “We Can’t Be Friends”debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and the album itself entered the Billboard 200 with an impressive 227,000 equivalent album units sold in its opening week, as reported by The Student Entrepreneur in March 2024.

As of now, Ariana Grande has yet to publicly comment on the recent Grammy nominations, leaving fans and critics alike eagerly awaiting her thoughts.

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