"Industry politics at its finest": Internet reacts as BIA reveals why her Ariana Grande collaborations were never released

Rapper BIA recently shed light on her unreleased collaborations with global superstar Ariana Grande. During a new interview with Billboard, the Massachusetts-born artist opened up about some complications that prevented their collaborative tracks from being released.

In her Billboard interview, BIA confirmed that she and Ariana Grande had recorded multiple songs together years ago. However, none were ever officially released. She mentioned:

"“Esta Noche,” we had a clearance issue with that. We tried to get that cleared for so long. We all wanted it to come out, but there was a clearance issue, and we didn’t end up getting it figured out until years later. And I think Sweetener, one of the songs that was “More.” That was her song."

Speaking more about Ariana Grande, BIA added:

"Her work ethic. I think everyone I’ve worked with has had such a crazy work ethic that it shows me when I go to the studio some days and I see people that have so many hit records, but they are in the studio for days straight. Yeah, Future is one of those people. But it’s like, that’s why he has so many hits, because he lives there and those people like that inspire you. I have seen Ariana comp her own vocals. I always tell people that, because that was crazy to me. That’s a different level of taking your artistry into your own hands."

Fans reacted to BIA's statement, saying:

"Industry politics at its finest. The songs everyone wanted, trapped behind paperwork. BIA and Ariana could have dropped heat, but in music, clearance can kill creativity faster than talent ever could."

NINFXGLOBAL

@ninfxglobal

Industry politics at its finest. The songs everyone wanted, trapped behind paperwork. BIA and Ariana could’ve dropped heat, but in music, clearance can kill creativity faster than talent ever could.

Internet reactions to BIA revealing why her Ariana Grande collaborations were never released

Pop Base took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share that,

"BIA speaks to Billboard on why her collaborations with Ariana Grande never released"

Fans soon weighed in in the comment section of the X post as they penned their thoughts about BIA's revelation. Below are some of their remarks:

"Ariana Grande said “bi**h please, don’t nobody wanna BIA!” 🥱", declared an X user.

"I hear her, clearance issues are the WORST... but idk, her logic that it "never released" is kinda missing something. That "Esta Noche" snippet was actually performed live on the Dangerous Woman Tour, so it definitely saw the light of day for fans. Does BIA mean officially released to streaming... or do those tour moments not count?", commented another.

"ugh i hate when clearance issues block a good song, that's so annoying! tbh I've noticed Sweetener's tracklist doesn't have a track called "More" so BIA is probably right that it was a demo. Do you think they'll ever re-release "Esta Noche" now?", questioned a third.

Others also chimed in:

"A clearance issue! That is so heartbreaking to hear, especially for a song like Esta Noche. I really hope More and Esta Noche somehow see the light of day, even as a vault release.😭", expressed a fan.

"“Oh wow, music industry 'clearance issues'. The ultimate villain stopping more collabs than actual drama ever could. Truly tragic, I’m lighting a candle for the unreleased tracks right now.", opined another.

"Man, it’s wild how much goes on behind the scenes that most people don’t even think about. BIA and Ariana Grande trying to get “Esta Noche” out but getting stuck on clearance stuff just shows how messy the music business can be. And then the whole Sweetener situation with “More” being Ariana’s song—keeps you wondering what could have happened if things were handled differently. Artists put in all this work and sometimes the legal side ruins the vibe. Seeing those collabs finally happen or getting cleared years later feels like a small win after all the drama", penned a third.

BIA also addressed her ongoing tension with Cardi B, clarifying that BIANCA was not the place for diss tracks. She told Billboard:

"I would not want to disservice this and overshadow it with noise or negativity. If I was to ever address it again, I would never attach it to my album."

On the other hand, Ariana Grande is now preparing for her 2026 world tour. Her upcoming show dates and stops are as follows:

• Saturday, June 6, 2026, Oakland, CA, at Oakland Arena
• Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Oakland, CA, at Oakland Arena
• Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Oakland, CA, at Oakland Arena
• Saturday, June 13, 2026, Los Angeles, CA, at Crypto.com Arena
• Sunday, June 14, 2026, Los Angeles, CA, at Crypto.com Arena
• Wednesday, June 17, 2026, Los Angeles, CA, at Kia Forum
• Friday, June 19, 2026, Los Angeles, CA, at Kia Forum
• Saturday, June 20, 2026, Los Angeles, CA, at Kia Forum
• Wednesday, June 24, 2026, Austin, TX, at Moody Center
• Friday, June 26, 2026, Austin, TX, at Moody Center
• Saturday, June 27, 2026, Austin, TX, at Moody Center
• Tuesday, June 30, 2026, Sunrise, FL, at Amerant Bank Arena
• Thursday, July 2, 2026, Sunrise, FL, at Amerant Bank Arena
• Friday, July 3, 2026, Sunrise, FL, at Amerant Bank Arena
• Monday, July 6, 2026, Atlanta, GA, at State Farm Arena
• Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Atlanta, GA, at State Farm Arena
• Thursday, July 9, 2026, Atlanta, GA, at State Farm Arena
• Sunday, July 12, 2026, Brooklyn, NY, at Barclays Center
• Monday, July 13, 2026, Brooklyn, NY, at Barclays Center
• Thursday, July 16, 2026, Brooklyn, NY, at Barclays Center
• Saturday, July 18, 2026, Brooklyn, NY, at Barclays Center
• Sunday, July 19, 2026, Brooklyn, NY, at Barclays Center
• Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Boston, MA, at TD Garden
• Friday, July 24, 2026, Boston, MA, at TD Garden
• Saturday, July 25, 2026, Boston, MA, at TD Garden
• Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Montreal, QC, at Centre Bell
• Thursday, July 30, 2026, Montreal, QC, at Centre Bell
• Friday, July 31, 2026, Montreal, QC, at Centre Bell
• Monday, August 3, 2026, Chicago, IL, at United Center
• Wednesday, August 5, 2026, Chicago, IL, at United Center
• Thursday, August 6, 2026, Chicago, IL, at United Center
• Saturday, August 15, 2026, London, UK, at The O2
• Sunday, August 16, 2026, London, UK, at The O2
• Wednesday, August 19, 2026, London, UK, at The O2
• Thursday, August 20, 2026, London, UK, at The O2
• Sunday, August 23, 2026, London, UK, at The O2
• Monday, August 24, 2026, London, UK, at The O2
• Thursday, August 27, 2026, London, UK, at The O2
• Friday, August 28, 2026, London, UK, at The O2
• Monday, August 31, 2026, London, UK, at The O2
• Tuesday, September 1, 2026, London, UK, at The O2

Fans can keep an eye on the official pages for further updates.

Trending

Also Read: Yungblud expands 2026 Australian tour: Ticket info, new dates, upgraded venues, and more explored

Conan Gray 2026 'Wishbone' global tour: Presale, dates, venues, and more explored

×

Was this article helpful?

Thank You for feedback