Ariana Grande‘sย Eternal Sunshineย track “The Boy Is Mine” has only fueled theย cheating rumorsย surrounding her and Ethan Slater. Since it’s about the singer risking it all for love, fans think the lyrics confirm she “stole” Slater from his wife, Lilly Jay. Although Grande hasn’t commented on the speculation herself, Jay appears to agree with the internet. According to theย Daily Mail, she heard the song and instantly thought it was about her ex-husband.
Lilly Jay Seemingly Calls Out Ariana Grande Over “The Boy Is Mine”

A source close to Jay said she interpreted “The Boy Is Mine” as Grande’s way of “rubbing it in” that Slater is now hers. She apparently found the title disrespectful, considering the theories going around about Slater’s infidelity. Jay reportedly called the track a “slap in the face” to not only her, but “all women.” Despite the fact that Grande hasn’t discussed the meaning behind her song, Jay thinks it’s clear it references her dating scandal with Slater.
Ariana basically rubbed it in Lillyโs face that she stole Ethan from Lilly then asks her fans to not interpret her song the wrong way. This is not an interpretation. It is her literal words.
Daily Mail
The source said Jay believes Grande released the controversial track because she’s upset over Slater’s ongoing divorce. Although the Broadway star filed for divorce from his wife in July 2023, the pair is still legally married. According toย Us Weekly, they haven’t finalized their separation since they’re still discussing custody agreements concerning their one-year-old son.
Ariana left nothing up to interpretation. She spelled it out and those close to Lilly believe she did this because she is upset that Ethanโs divorce is still dragging out.
Daily Mail
Since Grande and Slater were rumored to have gotten together on the set of Wicked while they were both already in separate relationships, Jay thinks karma will eventually “come” for the couple.
“The Boy Is Mine” is featured on Grande’s latest album, Eternal Sunshine. She released the record on March 8 after a four-year-long music hiatus.