In Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Ariana Grande choked up during the line “Wish I could say, ‘Thank You’ to Malcom” of her song“Thank You, Next”. The audience finished the line for her, and cheered in honor of Mac. This was Ariana’s first time doing a concert in Mac’s hometown, and she was clearly very emotional.
She also couldn’t finish the opening song “Raindrops (An Angel Cried)” as she struggled to fight back tears.
The audience appreciated the performance and many commended her honor of her ex-boyfriend. This also included leaving a seat open for Mac, and playing his music through the loudspeakers before the show. That trend had started in March, but it felt that much more meaningful in Pittsburgh.