The pop star shares her starstruck experience meeting the artist who inspired her music, revealing initial fears of a catfishing scam.
Ariana Grande, known for her powerful voice and chart-topping hits, admitted to being “starstruck” by one of her musical idols, Imogen Heap. The Wicked star shared that when Heap first reached out to her, she feared she was being “catfished” and even thought she was in danger of being murdered. In an interview with W, Grande revealed how she was initially skeptical about the authenticity of the invitation.
Heap, known for her innovative work in music and technology, had invited Grande to her home in rural London. Grande confessed that the experience was nerve-wracking, with her doubts about whether it was all a setup. “She was so nice,” said Grande, recalling the first meeting, where Heap cooked her a vegan meal and introduced her to her famous mi.mu gloves, which Heap had spent years developing.
The two have since formed a deep bond, with Heap performing at Grande’s One Love Manchester benefit concert and collaborating on the 2018 song “Goodnight n Go,” which was inspired by Heap’s 2006 hit “Goodnight and Go.” Their mutual respect and admiration have created a lasting creative relationship.
