Ariana Grande Gets Her Own Specialty Drink & Playlist At Starbucks

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The drink is a nod to the singer's love of clouds.

Ariana Grande and Starbucks sent social media into a tizzy Monday after posting mysterious twin tweets on Twitter. First, the popular coffee chain tweeted a message that included a series of emojis including clouds, a cup of coffee, and a green heart. Just two minutes later, Grande tweeted a similar message, except hers had a black heart and the date March 5 attached. Fans went wild trying to figure out what the singer and the company could be alluding to, but Business Insider shut down speculation after revealing the details. 

According to documents, on Tuesday, March 5, Starbucks is dropping a brand new Grande-inspired drink called the Cloud Macchiato. The drink will have espresso, cold whipped foam, and a caramel drizzle. It's believed that the cloud emojis in the initial tweets were a hint to the name, which is also a nod to Grande's love of clouds. Last month, Grande even launched her Cloud fragrance and this new partnership should aid in promoting that, as well. 

As if the Grande-Starbucks fusion couldn't get any deeper, the coffee chain will also feature a Grande playlist that hits stores on March 9 and will air until March 15. The singer's playlist will feature not only her music, but some of her favorite songs by other artists. In addition to that, on March 8, Starbucks debuts its International Women's Day playlist specially curated for the month of March.

Will you be hitting up Starbucks to grab a Cloud Macchiato?


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.