In a new interview, theWickedstar explains why the criticism she received was a gender-based prejudice.

What an amazing transformation!

Hes a brilliant performer!'

Ariana Grande

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Grande said on theShut Up Evanpodcast.

Its the weirdest thing.

The clip showed how Grandes voice went from low to high from one moment to the next.

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Grande noted that its a normal thing that people do when transforming.

I intentionally change my vocal placement (high/low) often depending on how much singing Im doing.

Ive always done this BYE.