'There were times over the years when he would call me and hear that I was stressed or overwhelmed or not doing well, and he would call my mom. 'We both needed to experience some things, but the love has been there the whole time,' Grande said. She explained it wasn't the right time for them to be together in the early stages of their friendship, but they truly did admire each other when they weren't dating. We have loved and adored and respected each other since the beginning, since before we even met, just because we were fans of each other’s talent.' While speaking with Cosmopolitan in March 2017, the 24-year-old said, 'I met him when I was 19. However, they met way before their relationship turned romantic. Grande and Miller first started dating in 2016 and were together for nearly two years. Getty Images/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Grande also shared a video taken by Alfredo Flores, which features Miller.Īlso in April, Miller posted the following tweet in response to the singer announcing her newest single, 'No Tears Left To Cry': ' very proud of this girl right here Welcome back. They appeared to be very much a couple here.

It shows Miller holding onto the singer while her eyes are closed.

Grande posted a photo of the two at the music festival on Instagram on April 21.

The last time they were seen together was in April when the rapper was by Grande's side at Coachella. Grande also showed up to the 2018 Met Gala solo, which may have been the first clue she was no longer with Miller. UPDATE: Grande confirmed the breakup on her Instagram story with a post about how she'll always love him and support him regardless of how their 'relationship changes.'ĮARLIER: People also reported Wednesday the 'Side To Side' singer and Miller broke up 'amicably'. Bustle has reached out to reps for Grande and Miller, but didn't receive a response at the time of publication. They are reportedly still 'the closest of friends' and still 'love each other dearly,' per TMZ. According to sources 'close' to the singer and the rapper, they couldn't keep their relationship afloat due to their work. It appears the two chose to go their separate ways for a reason many celebrity couples are very familiar with - busy schedules. On Wednesday, TMZ reported Ariana Grande and Mac Miller split up. It looks like another celebrity couple has called it quits.

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