Ariana Grande’s Best Collaborations, From Lady Gaga to The Weeknd
Revisit chart-toppers like “The Way” with Mac Miller, “Rain on Me” with Lady Gaga, and “Defying Gravity” with Cynthia Erivo.
From Mac Miller and Nicki Minaj to Lady Gaga, The Weeknd, Brandy, Monica, and Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande has teamed up with some of music’s biggest stars throughout her career.
Before becoming a chart-topping pop star, Grande made a name for herself on Broadway and Nickelodeon. Her music career took off in 2013 with the release of her debut album, “Yours Truly,” and its breakout single, “The Way.” Since then, collaborations have remained a major part of her catalog, spanning pop, R&B, hip-hop, dance music, movie soundtracks, and musical theater.
Ariana Grande’s Best Collaborations
Take a look back at some of Ariana Grande’s most memorable musical collaborations, from the song that helped launch her pop career to GRAMMY-winning duets.
“The Way” with Mac Miller
Ariana Grande’s breakthrough hit was also the beginning of one of her most memorable musical partnerships. Featuring rapper Mac Miller, “The Way” was released in 2013 as the lead single from Grande’s debut album, “Yours Truly.”
The throwback R&B track peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Grande her first top-10 hit. Grande and Miller went on to collaborate again, including on Miller’s 2016 song “My Favorite Part.”
“Problem” with Iggy Azalea
Grande teamed up with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea for “Problem,” the lead single from her second studio album, “My Everything.”
Powered by its instantly recognizable saxophone hook, Grande’s soaring vocals, and Azalea’s guest verse, “Problem” climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became Grande’s highest-charting single at the time. The song also won Best Song at the 2014 MTV Europe Music Awards.
“Bang Bang” with Jessie J and Nicki Minaj
Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj joined forces for one of 2014’s biggest pop collaborations with “Bang Bang.”
Combining powerhouse vocals from Jessie J and Grande with a scene-stealing verse from Minaj, the track peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also earned the trio a GRAMMY nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
“Love Me Harder” with The Weeknd
Grande and The Weeknd began what would become a long-running musical partnership with “Love Me Harder,” featured on Grande’s 2014 album, “My Everything.”
The synth-driven duet reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Grande’s fourth consecutive top-10 single from the album and The Weeknd’s first top-10 hit. Its music video was also nominated for Best Collaboration at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.
“Faith” with Stevie Wonder
Grande showed off another side of her voice when she teamed up with Stevie Wonder for the joyful, soul-inspired “Faith.”
Recorded for the 2016 animated movie “Sing,” the track pairs two generations of powerhouse vocalists over an upbeat, retro-inspired arrangement. “Faith” went on to earn a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song.
“Don’t Call Me Angel” with Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey
Three distinct pop stars came together for “Don’t Call Me Angel,” the lead single from the soundtrack to the 2019 movie “Charlie’s Angels.”
Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey each bring a different sound to the track, moving between pop, hip-hop-influenced production, and Del Rey’s dreamier bridge. The result is a collaboration built around the trio’s contrasting styles and personalities.
“Rain on Me” with Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande turned perseverance into a dance-floor anthem with “Rain on Me,” released on Gaga’s 2020 album, “Chromatica.”
The song pairs emotional lyrics with euphoric dance-pop production and became a major hit for both artists. At the 63rd GRAMMY Awards, “Rain on Me” won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, becoming the first all-female collaboration to win the category.
“Die for You (Remix)” with The Weeknd
Nearly a decade after “Love Me Harder,” Grande and The Weeknd reunited for another major hit with the 2023 remix of “Die for You.”
Grande added new vocals to the fan-favorite track from The Weeknd’s 2016 album, “Starboy,” helping send the song to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The remix continued a partnership that also includes “Off the Table” and the chart-topping “Save Your Tears” remix.
“yes, and? (Remix)” with Mariah Carey
Grande teamed up with Mariah Carey for a 2024 remix of “yes, and?,” bringing together two vocalists whose careers had long been linked by their pop and R&B influences and powerhouse vocal styles.
Carey adds new vocals to the “eternal sunshine” lead single, turning the remix into a meeting between Grande and one of the artists who influenced her early sound.
“the boy is mine (Remix)” with Brandy and Monica
Grande brought “the boy is mine” full circle when she recruited Brandy and Monica for the song’s official remix in 2024.
The two R&B stars famously teamed up for their own GRAMMY-winning “The Boy Is Mine” in 1998, which helped inspire Grande’s song of the same name. After appearing in Grande’s music video, Brandy and Monica joined her on the remix, which later earned a GRAMMY nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
“Defying Gravity” with Cynthia Erivo
Grande’s collaborations expanded into musical theater with her role as Glinda opposite Cynthia Erivo’s Elphaba in the film adaptation of “Wicked.”
Grande joins Erivo on the movie’s climactic rendition of “Defying Gravity,” one of several songs the pair perform together on the soundtrack. Their performance went on to win Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, giving Grande another GRAMMY-winning collaboration.
From pop and R&B hits to movie soundtracks and Broadway favorites, Ariana Grande’s collaborations have brought together artists from across genres and generations. Hear more from Grande and today’s biggest pop stars on SiriusXM Hits 1 (Ch. 2).
