Ariana Grande sparks drug abuse rumours with VMA appearance

Ariana Grande, who recently released Eternal Sunshine: Brighter Days Ahead, raised concerns after her appearance at the MTV VMAs of 2025.

The 32-year-old singer returned to the spotlight at the star-studded event, sparking debate with her bizarre behaviour.

The 7 Rings hitmaker sat along with Lady Gaga, nodding and cheering from the audience. However, one X user noted that she “looks like she’s on some drugs.”

Another admirer claimed that the two-time Grammy winner is “on Xanax I know that behaviour,” while a third one pointed out that the songstress “just took [drugs] a little too much.”

However, many supporters jumped in to defend her as someone highlighted: “Lady Gaga is literally doing the same thing with her head pretty much.”

A netizen reminded that the artist “was bopping along to the performer & being supportive.”

While some labelled her behaviour as “weird,” similar reactions from other celebrities were recorded who sat in the audience to enjoy the performances.

What did Ariana Grande win on MTV VMAs 2025?

This year, Ariana became one of the winners as she was awarded with video of the year for Brighter Days Ahead, the biggest one of the night.

The online community was moved by the moment she got up to accept the honours, maintaining she truly “deserved” it.

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