Ariana Grande has responded to the criticism she has received for her relationship with Ethan Slater through her new song, "Yes, And?" In the song, Grande sings about how her private life is her own business and questions why people are so concerned about who she is involved with romantically. Although the explicit word is censored in the song, it is implied that she is referring to her sex life. Grande and Slater met last year while working together on the film adaptation of "Wicked" and confirmed their relationship in July, shortly after Grande's divorce from Dalton Gomez. The couple has since moved in together in New York and are reportedly happy together.

Slater filed for divorce from his wife in July, and she expressed feeling blindsided by his relationship with Grande. Grande has addressed the drama surrounding her new romance, expressing pride and joy, along with a feeling of being misunderstood by those who don't know her. She also addresses body shamers in the song, urging them not to comment on her body. "Yes, And?" is Grande's first solo single in three years.