Ariana Grande and her boyfriend, Ethan Slater, were seen at the JFK Airport in New York City. They kept a low-key appearance with matching black outfits and face masks. The couple was greeted by Ariana's mother, who gave them flowers and balloons. This sighting comes after Ariana received backlash for her new song, "Yes, And?" which seemed to address her relationship with Slater and its scandalous nature. Fans speculated that their relationship caused the end of Slater's marriage. Ariana and Slater met on the set of "Wicked" in London and started dating while she was still married to Dalton Gomez.

They finalized their divorce in October 2023. Slater filed for divorce shortly after his relationship with Ariana became public. Ariana hinted at the controversy surrounding her relationship in an Instagram Story post, expressing her pride and love despite feeling misunderstood. Despite the hate, Ariana and Slater continue to showcase their romance by going out for dinner together and supporting each other in their careers.