Princess Nokia, herself, took to Twitter to post a now deleted video where she played both “7 rings” and “Mine.” However, the song did have other faults: the most undeniable being its uncanny resemblance to Princess Nokia’s “Mine.” Many Instagram users flooded Grande’s post with comments accusing her of copying the song. A young, successful woman like Grande has every right to be proud of the wealth that she worked hard to earn. It’s not fair and it’s not right.Īll artists, regardless of their gender, should be able to show off their hard earned wealth. There is absolutely no valid reason for female artists to be judged in a way that male artists are not. Male rappers, on the other hand, are able to do the same exact thing without suffering any consequences.
In the male-dominated rap industry, the few women that flaunt their wealth through their music are often seen as arrogant. For decades, male artists have been writing and rapping about their wealth, yet none of them have come under the same fire as Grande has. This criticism reflects an unacceptable double standard in our society today. Critics can only attack Grande for such lyrics if, and only if, they do the same to all other artists. But if other artists are not going to be held to the same standard, then that criticism is simply invalid. One of the major criticisms that Grande has faced since the release of “7 rings” revolves around the idea that she is unnecessarily flaunting her wealth. None of these rappers have come under the same fire that Grande has. “How much money you got? A lot,” he says. On one of his latest tracks, popular rapper 21 Savage boasts about his wealth, as well. Designer to the ground, I can barely spell the names.” “Diamonds dancin’ in the dial like this s**t is a parade…Drip too hard, charge it to the card. “You can get the biggest Chanel bag in the store if you want it…I bought a new Patek, I had the watch, so I two-toned ’em,” the rapper said. Rapper Lil Baby bragged of his riches and designer brand possessions in his popular collaboration with Gunna, “Drip Too Hard.” While this is understandable, it is not in the slightest bit fair to criticize it would be unfair to attack Grande when many male rappers are glorified for doing the same thing without any consequences. Many critics of Grande saw her boastful lyrics as selfish and egotistical. “They say, ‘Which one?’ I say ‘Nah, I want all of them.’ Happiness is the same price as red bottoms.” “Whoever said money can’t solve your problems must not have had enough money to solve ‘em,” Grande sings in the second verse. “They got us very tipsy, so we bought seven engagement rings, and when I got back to the studio I gave everybody a friendship ring.七つの指輪「7 Rings」♡ out now ? link in whatever you’ll find itĪ post shared by Ariana Grande on at 9:00pm PSTĪbove are comments under Ariana Grande’s promotional Instagram post for her new song, “7 rings.”Īfter the release of her newest pop single, Ariana Grande has come under unfair criticism regarding the flaunting of her wealth. “You know how when you’re waiting at Tiffany’s they give you lots of champagne?” Ariana told Billboard in her interview for Woman of the Year. Talk about an amazing “friendship” ring! The girls are also featured in the music video. and after sipping on several glasses of champagne Grande ended up purchasing seven engagement rings for each of her friends which include Tayla Parx, Victoria Monet, Njomza, Alexa Luria, Courtney Chipolone, Rim Taya Shawki, and Kaydence.
Grande and her core clique were shopping at Tiffany & Co. It is rumored that the track was based upon Grande’s recent break-up with actor/comedian Pete Davidson and a shopping trip in NYC with several of her closest friends. The wait is finally over and Ariana Grande has just released her newest single “7 rings” after several days of teasers featured on social media.