Overview
- During the session, Grande said Miller encouraged her to "do the brave thing" by leaning into R&B‑influenced pop, a push she had not previously disclosed.
- She recalled inviting him onto her 2013 breakout "The Way" because he was "perfect for the song" and because she "had him to thank for finding my sound," with the track reaching No. 9 on the Hot 100.
- The pair later teamed on Miller's "My Favorite Part" and a 2016 remix of Grande's "Into You."
- Grande and Miller dated publicly from 2016 until April 2018; he died on Sept. 7, 2018, from an accidental overdose involving fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol at age 26.
- Grande has continued to honor his legacy, from tributes in performances and lyrics to renewed attention alongside his posthumous album Balloonerism released in January 2025.