Ariana Grande is making headlines with her latest social media activity. The pop diva liked a post that threw shade at Carrie Underwood’s performance at Donald Trump’s inauguration. Fans quickly noticed the move and couldn’t stop talking about it.
The awkward performance
On January 20, Underwood sang “America the Beautiful” during the inauguration in Washington, D.C. But things didn’t go smoothly. An audio malfunction forced the country star to sing a cappella. The moment was awkward, but Underwood powered through, encouraging the crowd to sing along. “You know the words,” she said.
Kamala Harris’ reaction goes viral
Former Vice President Kamala Harris was seated behind Underwood during the performance. A photo of Harris looking less than impressed went viral, thanks to a post by Evan Ross Katz. The caption joked that Harris looked like she was channeling Coco Montrese, a “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestant, telling Underwood to “find the note.”
Ariana Grande’s “like” causes a stir
Ariana Grande seemed to agree with the post. She liked the Instagram photo, which now has over 22,000 likes. Fans went wild when they saw Grande’s reaction. “Ariana liked this lmfao ?,” one fan wrote. Others followed suit, with comments like, “Ariana HAHAH” and “The gays did that!!!”
Fans defend Underwood
Some fans defended Underwood, calling her a “class act” for handling the technical glitch with grace. But it was clear that Grande’s “like” was seen as a direct jab at the country star.
Underwood’s a cappella performance wasn’t planned. She had to improvise after the sound system failed. “I can just sing it,” she said before bringing the microphone to her lips. The crowd, including Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, joined in to sing along.
Before the inauguration, Underwood confirmed her performance at the ceremony, showing her support for the country despite political differences. “I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the Inauguration,” she said. “We must all come together in the spirit of unity.”
Grande’s political views
But Grande, 31, wasn’t shy about her political views. The singer has been vocal about her support for Kamala Harris, even sharing a selfie on Instagram encouraging her followers to vote. This makes her “like” of the shady post even more significant.
The divide between the two stars
The two stars have had different approaches to their careers. While Underwood has kept her political beliefs private, Grande has been unapologetically outspoken. Underwood once shared with The Guardian that she avoids politics because “nobody wins.” “It’s crazy. Everybody tries to sum everything up and put a bow on it, like it’s black and white. And it’s not like that,” she said.
Grande’s “like” has stirred up a lot of buzz, and it seems like the drama isn’t going away anytime soon. With more than 22,000 people liking the post, it’s clear the internet is watching every move.
Representatives for both stars have yet to comment on the situation. But one thing’s for sure: Ariana Grande’s shade didn’t go unnoticed. Will there be more drama between the two stars? Fans are waiting to see what happens next.
