TikTok sensation Shay, who became an internet star after her She Hurt Me a Lil’ With My Ariana Grande Shirt On video went viral, has now met Ariana Grande in a heartwarming moment that has taken social media by storm. The video of their meeting, shared on X (formerly Twitter), features Shay singing for Grande, leaving fans in awe of her vocal talent.
The viral clip originates from an October 2024 video where Shay, an autistic woman, humorously described her non-verbal sister Bria accidentally hurting her while wearing an Ariana Grande shirt. The clip quickly became a meme, sparking countless recreations and lip-dub videos, accumulating millions of views across platforms.
@auntd81 Shay doing too Much#austim#austimmom#specialneedsmom#specialneedsfamily#nonverbalautism#austimawareness#momslife#caregiverlife#sisters#fyppppppppppppppppppppppp
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Ariana Grande, touched by the sisters' viral fame, had previously sent them a heartfelt message and a care package in November 2024. Now, their long-anticipated meeting has fans celebrating, with many praising Shay’s impressive singing skills and the wholesome nature of the moment.
@auntd81 Shay and Ariana Grande#autism#autismawareness#arianagrande#jimmykimmel#singing#sing#song#fyppppppppppppppppppppppp
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Following the video’s release, fans flooded social media with reactions, praising the singer for her sweet gesture. Others expressed joy over the interaction, calling it a rare and positive moment on their feeds.
Yessss i’m so happy for Bria omg 😭 pic.twitter.com/hrTAy8oCL5
— Matt ✨ (@mattxctrl) February 6, 2025
ari is so sweet pic.twitter.com/JMHJcdFGJ1
— ellis 🎰 (@BL1CKSUM) February 6, 2025
Yay!! She even has her Bad Boy BF Jonathan with her! She’s in heaven! 💯💯
— Zeus Network TEA ☕️ (@ZeusNetworkTea) February 6, 2025
This is the collab I’ve been waiting for!
— Lohvo (@LocalWvlf) February 6, 2025
Users also hailed Tiktok for making the interaction possible.
like TikTok’s influence is starting to blur the lines between social media and mainstream stardom
— Triple Grace Agency (@triplegracerct) February 6, 2025
Interesting collab, but is TikTok now officially the new gateway to the celebrity world?
— Trending Trends (@Trendingtrendsz) February 6, 2025
With Shay and Bria’s internet fame continuing to grow, this memorable meeting with Ariana Grande marks another milestone in their viral journey.
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