Ariana Grande Slams Trump For Using Her Song In Anti-Trans TikTok: “Your Truth Is False”
Ariana Grande, the three-time Grammy-winning pop icon, has added her voice to the growing list of artists calling out Donald Trump for unauthorized use of their music in a social media campaign.
On Thursday, Grande commented on a TikTok video posted by the Trump campaign, which used her 2024 single “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” to promote anti-trans views.
The video showed Trump walking on stage at a rally, with captions that began by quoting the song’s lyrics, “Me and my truth we sit in silence…” It continued, “Men can’t have babies and should never compete in sports.”
Grande responded to the video with a clear message, writing in the comments, “Never use my music again. Also, your truth is false.”
This is not the first time Grande has spoken out against the Trump administration’s use of her music. In June, she called out the White House for using her song “Bye” in a pro-ICE video.
Grande is not alone in her fight against the unauthorized use of her music. Several other artists, including Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, the Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Katy Perry, Kesha, Radiohead, Noah Kahan, Jess Glynne, Kenny Loggins, and more, have also hit back against the Trump administration for using their music in social media campaigns.
According to reports, Grande’s label is working to get the song taken out of the clip, a move that could set a precedent for other artists who have had their music used in similar campaigns.
The unauthorized use of music in social media campaigns has become a growing concern in the music industry. Artists are speaking out against the practice, which they say can damage their reputation and undermine their artistic vision.
In recent months, several high-profile artists have taken action against the Trump administration for using their music in social media campaigns. These actions include a lawsuit filed by Taylor Swift against the Trump campaign for using her song “Look What You Made Me Do” in a 2016 campaign ad.
Other artists, such as Katy Perry and Kesha, have also spoken out against the Trump administration for using their music in social media campaigns. Perry, for example, has called out the White House for using her song “Firework” in a video promoting the US military.
As the debate over the unauthorized use of music in social media campaigns continues to grow, one thing is clear: artists are speaking out against the practice and fighting to protect their music and artistic vision.
Grande’s comments on the TikTok video serve as a powerful reminder of the importance of respecting artists’ rights and creative vision. By standing up for her music and refusing to let it be used to promote anti-trans views, Grande has shown that artists will not be silenced and will continue to fight for their rights.